2026-05-12: Meet the Candidates - BOE 2026

This was a public candidate forum held by the High Park PTA Council on May 12, 2026, featuring candidates for the Board of Education (BOE) of the Hyde Park Central School District. The candidates discussed a range of education-related topics including state mandates, electric bus propositions, community engagement, support for special education students, employee morale, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and technology use in classrooms. Several candidates emphasized the importance of transparency in budgeting and procurement processes, adherence to open meeting laws, and maintaining integrity in contractor relationships by following proper bidding procedures. The discussion also touched on the challenges of balancing state mandates with local community values and funding constraints. While no specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, the candidates addressed procurement-related policies such as bidding processes and conflict of interest safeguards. The forum concluded with candidates outlining their commitment to ongoing education on current issues and responsiveness to community input.