Mahopac BOE monthly meeting, Jan 22 2026 (live stream)

The Mahopac Board of Education held its monthly meeting on January 22, 2026, focusing primarily on community concerns regarding Trustee Chris Harrigan, who is also employed as a federal law enforcement officer with ICE. The meeting featured extensive public commentary both supporting and opposing Trustee Harrigan's continued service on the board due to his professional role and its perceived impact on the school community. The board reaffirmed its support for Trustee Harrigan and declined to entertain motions for his removal. Additionally, the meeting included reports from the finance and special education subcommittees, discussing budget reviews, grant opportunities, facility space challenges, and training initiatives. A donation of $475 from the Lake View PTA for a first-grade field trip was also accepted. No contract awards, RFPs, or procurement decisions were made during this session.