Board of Education Meeting (July 15, 2026)

The East Greenbush Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on July 15, 2026, which included the swearing-in of new board members and the appointment of board officers for the 2026-2027 school year. The board approved several procedural items including the appointment of impartial hearing officers for special education, election workers, and the re-adoption of the policy manual. A notable procurement-related discussion involved the review and potential transition of Medicaid compliance services to Questar 3 to improve claiming practices. The board also discussed federal funding concerns, particularly potential reductions in Title grants and the importance of E-rate funding for technology infrastructure, which supports internet and phone services in schools. Additionally, the board approved a transportation consultant agreement with People Transportation Safety Institute and an amendment to the School Resource Officer (SRO) agreement with the town of East Greenbush. Policy reviews included updates to investment, purchasing, and parental involvement policies, as well as the introduction of an AI policy with accompanying regulations to guide AI use in schools. The board also voted to remove entrance fees for athletic events, maintaining security but allowing free spectator access. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.