HCSD BOE MEETING 4-22-26

The Horseheads Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 22, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and approving the proposed 2026-2027 budget. The superintendent presented a detailed budget overview, highlighting a tax levy increase of approximately 3.41% after applying debt service adjustments, with an overall expenditure decrease of about 6.95% from the previous year. The budget maintains current educational programs, adds two floating bus monitors, supports healthcare cost increases, and continues technology replacement and vehicle purchases. The board approved multiple finance and personnel items, including HR recommendations and contract renewals. Additionally, the board discussed policy updates related to construction contracts and cooperative purchasing, consolidating and deleting redundant policies. The meeting also included updates on community engagement efforts for an ad hoc committee and plans for a future special meeting to discuss a potential third capital project. No formal capital project approvals were made during this session.