FCSD Board of Education Meeting 4/14/26 @ 6PM (At the Ed Center on 4th Street)

The Fulton Communications Board of Education held a meeting on April 14, 2026, primarily discussing the school district's budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The board reviewed a tentative balanced budget totaling approximately $94.5 million, with a 2.85% tax levy increase. The budget relies heavily on state aid (over 70%) and includes plans to reduce expenditures by $5 million, including cuts to supplies, contractual services, BOCES services, extracurricular activities, and professional development, as well as a reduction of 54 full-time equivalent positions. The board also discussed capital improvement projects funded through debt service, including the purchase of one mini bus, one mini van, and two dump trucks for facilities maintenance. The budget was approved by a 6-1 vote. Additionally, the board considered a proposal for a new Community Ambassador program aimed at increasing community engagement and transparency, though concerns about timing, cost, and participant availability were raised, with plans to revisit the proposal with more detailed information. Other topics included updates on instructional calendars, survey results on district effectiveness, and issues with the district website's usability. No other procurement actions or contract awards were reported during the meeting.