2026 Meet the Candidates Night

The East Greenbush Central School District held a Meet the Candidates Night on May 14, 2026, featuring candidates for three open Board of Education positions. The forum focused on candidates' backgrounds, their views on key district challenges such as managing budget deficits, personnel recruitment and retention, and the transition from federal COVID funding. Candidates discussed strategies for balancing high-quality education with taxpayer needs, including creative financial solutions, long-range planning, and collaboration with unions and state agencies. They also addressed the use of technology in classrooms, including the impact of smartphone bans and investments in Chromebooks. The candidates emphasized transparency, communication, and consensus-building as essential to effective board governance. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during the meeting, but financial stewardship and budget planning were prominent themes.