Harrison Board of Education Meeting May 6, 2026

The Harrison Central School District Board of Education held its regular business meeting on May 6, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the acceptance of multiple grants totaling $37,350 from the Harrison Educational Foundation to support wireless CO2 probes for seventh grade science, a new digital planetarium system at Harrison High School, and a multi-sensory environment program for elementary schools. The board approved several contract awards and purchasing decisions, including RFB 2627-01 for asbestos, lead, and PCB removal; RFB 2627-03 for commercial landscaping services; and RFB 2627-04 for automotive vehicle repair. They also approved contract extensions such as RFB 2526-06 for elevator maintenance and service. Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of portable classrooms for Harrison Avenue Elementary School and approved budget appropriations and transfers for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The meeting included a detailed budget presentation highlighting challenges due to enrollment growth and inflation, with a proposed tax levy increase of approximately 3.59%. Capital improvement projects, including heating, ventilation, and boiler upgrades totaling about $1.8 million, were also discussed with plans to begin after budget approval. The board emphasized maintaining critical programs and summer offerings despite budget constraints.