Middletown City School Board Meeting 04-21-2026

The Middletown City School Board held a meeting on April 21, 2026, focusing primarily on educational updates, student recognitions, and community engagement activities. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of three change orders for capital improvement projects involving waterproofing and structural repairs at school facilities. The board also adopted the 2026-2027 district budget totaling approximately $283.7 million with a 1.99% tax levy increase, which is below the state tax cap. Additionally, the board approved the Orange-Ulster BOCES administrative budget and cast votes for BOCES board members. Discussions included suggestions for future tax relief studies for seniors and ongoing collaboration with educational associations. No new contracts or vendor selections were detailed beyond the mentioned change orders and budget approvals.