The Board of Education Meeting and Budget Hearing of May 6, 2026

The Ossining Union Free School District Board of Education held a regular meeting and statutory budget hearing on May 6, 2026. The meeting included a superintendent's update highlighting student achievements and community engagement activities. A significant portion of the discussion focused on the newly implemented state-mandated ban on internet-enabled devices during school hours, with a student board member presenting survey results from 831 respondents about the ban's impact on learning and student attitudes. The board also reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 school budget totaling approximately $186.3 million, with a 4.3% increase over the previous year and a property tax levy increase capped at 2.43%. Capital projects funded by the budget include $5.6 million for classroom ventilation improvements and infrastructure renewal. The meeting featured a detailed presentation on community school initiatives, including family engagement programs and resource distribution efforts supported by community partners and donations. Consent agenda items covering board appointments, business office matters, and personnel resolutions were approved without opposition. No new procurement contracts or vendor selections were discussed during this meeting.