Board of Education Work Session Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at CES at 7 00 P M

The Cornwall School District Board of Education held a work session on March 9, 2026, focusing primarily on special education program updates and the district's budget presentation. The special education update detailed the continuum of services offered, including resource room, consultant teacher, co-teach models, and out-of-district placements, with planned adjustments to class ratios and program expansions for the upcoming year. The budget presentation outlined a preliminary $97.6 million expenditure budget against approximately $94 million in projected revenue, resulting in a shortfall of about $3.5 million. The board discussed strategies to address this gap, including fund balance usage, tax levy increases, and reserve accounts. Capital improvement projects totaling over $80 million were also reviewed, with propositions set for the May 19 vote. Additionally, the board discussed and approved a memorandum of agreement regarding remote instruction for snow days and adopted the student calendar for 2026-2027. A significant discussion was held on the feasibility and legal considerations of adding a second polling site for school district votes, with concerns about voter education and logistics leading to a decision to further investigate the matter before implementation. Several committee updates and public comments were also part of the meeting.