Board of Education Public Meeting | Live Stream | April 30th, 2026

The City School District of Albany held a Board of Education public meeting on April 30, 2026. The meeting included updates on student programs, academic progress, and community events. Significant procurement-related discussions focused on a nearly $100 million capital improvement project funded by a $10.1 million grant from NAERTA's Clean Green Schools initiative, enabling extensive facility upgrades with no tax impact to voters. The board also approved routine consent items, including the hiring of Jamal Hood as the new varsity boys basketball coach following a thorough selection process. Additionally, the district's claims auditor presented findings on purchasing and expense reimbursement policies, emphasizing adherence to purchase order procedures and ongoing efforts to tighten controls and reduce exceptions. The policy committee is working on updating financial policies related to purchasing and travel expenses, with plans to present drafts at upcoming meetings. No new budget allocations were reported, but public engagement activities related to the budget and capital projects were announced.