Hillsborough Board of Education - May 11, 2026

The Hillsborough Board of Education held a meeting on May 11, 2026, which included extensive recognition of student and staff achievements across academics, arts, and extracurricular activities. The meeting also covered several procurement and operational matters. The board approved motions related to monthly bills, financial status reports, line item transfers, and the renewal of health, dental, and vision insurance contracts with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield and VSSP. They also approved the renewal of the Sodexo Food Services Management Contract for the 2026-27 school year and cafeteria price increases for the next three years, including a one-time 50-cent increase for a la carte items. Additionally, the board accepted a donation, approved the disposal and sale of obsolete equipment, and awarded emergency contracts for out-of-district placements. A proposal from Land Associates for architectural and engineering services for a new transportation complex was also approved. Discussions included a potential acquisition of adjacent property for a new bus facility, contingent on planning board decisions and variance approvals, with no financial commitments made at this time. The meeting featured a new ongoing superintendent report segment on school finance, explaining budgeted fund balances and emphasizing conservative spending to maintain financial stability.