BOE Regular Meeting - March 10, 2026 - 5:30PM

The Newburgh Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 10, 2026, focusing extensively on budget development and staffing for the upcoming fiscal year. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on expense and revenue projections, adjustments to custodial contracts and supplies, and the addition of staff positions related to the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) building. The board reviewed multi-year budget projections showing expenses outpacing revenues, necessitating cost containment measures. Several budget transfers were approved, including reallocations from textbook funds to supplies and afterschool program appointments supported by various grants. The board also approved appointments and staffing changes, including the hiring of a capital projects manager and athletic director. A $5,000 donation from the Kuanas Club was accepted to support a new swim program for students. The meeting included discussions on transparency and detailed expenditure reporting in response to a state controller's audit, with clarifications on the availability of monthly financial reports and claims audits. Additionally, the board addressed policy considerations regarding board member qualifications related to family relationships. Motions were passed on multiple budget and staffing items, with some items tabled or amended after discussion. Overall, the meeting combined fiscal oversight, staffing decisions, and community engagement initiatives to support district operations and student programs.