Harrison Board of Education Meeting March 11, 2026

The Harrison Central School District Board of Education held its regular business meeting on March 11, 2026. The meeting included updates on student achievements, school productions, and ongoing teacher recruitment efforts. A significant portion of the discussion focused on the district's budget presentation for the 2026-2027 school year. Key budget highlights included employee salary costs, retirement plan contributions, tuition-related services, and operational expenses such as transportation and utilities. The board reviewed capital improvement projects, including security upgrades, boiler replacement, auditorium lighting enhancements, and athletic field drainage improvements, with some funding coming from reallocations of previous project savings. The proposed budget anticipates a $4.6 million tax levy increase and a total expenditure increase of $6.4 million, with a remaining budget gap to be addressed in future revenue discussions. The board also approved various contracts, including health services agreements and construction management amendments, and authorized schematic engineering services for a parking lot expansion at Harrison High School. The meeting concluded with personnel and administrative reports, including approvals of appointments and field trips, and recognition of generous PTA donations.