The Board of Education Meeting of April 8, 2026

The Ossining Union Free School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 8, 2026, focusing primarily on educational updates and detailed budget discussions for the 2026-2027 school year. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to explaining the complexities of the school district's budget, including the maximum allowable tax levy, capital projects funding, debt service, and the impact of state aid and health insurance costs. The board reviewed the use of capital reserves to fund ongoing and upcoming capital improvement projects totaling several million dollars, with an emphasis on maintaining a stable tax levy despite rising expenses. The board also approved a resolution to support a petition urging the New York Public Service Commission to examine the state's readiness for school bus fleet electrification, highlighting concerns about infrastructure capacity. Several consent agenda items were approved, including acceptance of funds for AP SAT examinations and athletic department donations. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session without plans to reconvene publicly.