HCSD BOE Meeting 5 21 26

The Horseheads Central School District Board of Education held a regular business meeting on May 21, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of the 2026-27 budget and bus vehicle purchase, with mention of no additional state aid but some expected increases to help close the budget gap. The board reviewed and voted on finance items 6.02 through 6.24, which included contract extensions for legal services and insurance stop-loss renewals, with some members voting against specific items pending further review. Change orders related to capital projects, such as parking lot improvements at Bridge Road, were also discussed and approved. Additionally, the board approved an intermunicipal agreement to improve vendor management and compliance with state education law, facilitating cooperative software purchasing. Policy revisions related to expense reimbursements and district property disposal were presented for first reading. The meeting concluded with personnel actions, including the appointment of a new intermediate school principal. Overall, the meeting focused on budget approval, contract renewals, capital project expenditures, and policy updates affecting procurement and vendor management.