HCSD BOE Meeting 3 19 2026

The Horseheads Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on March 19, 2026, focused primarily on discussing potential capital improvement projects as part of a third phase of the Horses 2030 strategic plan. The presentation detailed two options (A and B) for renovations and climate control upgrades across multiple school buildings, including Big Flats, Gardener Road, Ridge Road, the middle school, high school, and bus garage. Option A involved more extensive classroom resizing and renovations, while Option B focused on essential climate control and ceiling replacements with fewer renovations. The board discussed budget constraints, state aid limitations, and the timing of aid resets affecting project phases. Excluded items such as multi-stall toilet renovations, electronic signage, and certain site work were noted for potential future projects. The board sought feedback on balancing cost, equity, and scope, emphasizing maximizing state aid and equitable classroom improvements. The meeting concluded with a consensus to refine plans within aidable cost allowances and continue design development for a potential December referendum.