Board of Education Public Work Session/Budget Session, Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM

The Rockville Center Board of Education held a public work and budget session on February 25, 2026, focusing primarily on the district's capital budget and overall financial planning for the 2026-27 school year. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation of the capital budget covering facilities maintenance, security services, debt service, and lease purchase agreements. The board reviewed budget drivers such as health insurance increases, transportation cost reductions, and administrative staffing changes, including proposed reductions through attrition. The session also covered the use of appropriated fund balance and reserves to balance the budget, with an emphasis on maintaining financial discipline and sustainability. The board discussed the need to build capital reserves to address aging infrastructure, including potential roof repairs and flooring replacements, and the impact of debt service on future tax levies. Several motions to approve agenda items were passed without opposition, and the board planned to revisit policy items and continue budget discussions in upcoming meetings.