Mount Vernon Board of Education Work Session Meeting July 14 2026

The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education held a work session on July 14, 2026, focusing primarily on educational performance data and several procurement-related matters. The meeting included a detailed presentation on i-Ready assessment data showing sustained academic growth in mathematics and ELA from 2022 to 2026, with plans to continue using this data to inform instructional planning and interventions. The board reviewed and approved multiple resolutions, including acceptance of a New York State Education Grant and certification of uncollected taxes. Key procurement discussions involved approval of the food service management contract extension with Sodexo for the 2026-2027 school year, with plans for a future evaluation presentation. Several contract awards and bids, including waste management services and landscaping services, were pulled from the consent agenda for further review due to missing documentation. The board also authorized travel for the boys varsity basketball team and discussed field trip funding allocations. Additionally, the district announced receipt of a $450,000 competitive grant for school violence prevention. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation.