Board of Education Meeting April 14, 2026

The Hamburg Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 14, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and discussing the proposed 2026-2027 budget. Key procurement-related topics included detailed presentations on revenues, expenditures, fund balances, and reserve funds, with an emphasis on maintaining a balanced budget as required by the state. The board discussed transportation costs, including contract renewals with Fisher Bus and the potential for consultant studies to improve route efficiencies and support fleet electrification plans. The board approved motions related to the budget, including the establishment of a new capital improvement reserve fund and a tax certiorari reserve fund to manage property tax assessment challenges. Change orders for the ongoing capital project phase were also approved. The meeting included discussions on strategic planning, funding advocacy, and upcoming budget hearings and votes scheduled for May 2026.