NFCSD Board of Education Meeting - 4/23/2026

The Niagara Falls City School District (NFCSD) Board of Education held a meeting on April 23, 2026, focusing extensively on the proposed 2026-2027 school budget and related financial matters. The board reviewed the budget for the seventh time, discussing the intersecting lines of expenses and revenues for the first time since 2014, and explaining a $4 million gap due to ten specific unforeseen expenses including a large child victim payout, generator purchase, and increased charter school tuition. The board emphasized no tax increase or layoffs are planned, highlighting the use of reserves and cost-saving measures such as not filling retirements. They also approved multiple contracts including short-term contracts for community events and services, and accepted state aid for a new generator purchase. Additionally, the board discussed the school calendar for 2026-2027, including a new soft opening before Labor Day and the potential future inclusion of Eid as a recognized holiday. The meeting included acknowledgments of community events, condolences for recent losses, and public comments on program reviews and inclusivity. Motions related to budget approval, tax report cards, contracts, and safety plans were passed unanimously.