HCSD BOE WORK SESSION 7 21 26

The Horseheads Central School District Board of Education held a work session on July 21, 2026, focused primarily on school start and end times, transportation logistics, and related budgetary and contractual considerations. The discussion included detailed presentations on bus routing schedules, instructional time compliance with state mandates, and challenges with coordinating schedules for students attending CTE and New Visions programs. Board members debated options for tiered bus routing systems, the impact of current schedules on student well-being and academic credit, and the need for additional buses and funding. A key procurement-related action was the board's consensus to seek updated quotes and proposals from Tyler Technologies for revised bus routing analyses, including one-tier, two-tier, and three-tier options, with a potential contract authorization above $10,000 to be considered at the August meeting. The session also addressed afterschool supervision staffing and the complexities of negotiating contract terms affecting school day lengths and transportation efficiency.