BOE Regular Meeting & Public Hearing for 2026-2027 Code of Conduct - August 4, 2026 - 5:30PM

The Newburgh Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting and public hearing on August 4, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and updating the 2026-2027 Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with New York State Education Department requirements and Governor Hochul's new bell-to-bell instruction policy. The board discussed revisions to policy language, administrative updates, and plans for disseminating the updated code to students and parents. Public comments addressed concerns about special education classroom programming changes and the need for clearer communication with families. The board also considered and approved multiple resolutions related to personnel appointments, contract agreements, and governance goals, including oversight of the new Career and Technical Education Center and employee safety programs. Notably, there was debate over a governance goal proposing a three-business-day agenda access policy, which was ultimately not adopted. Several motions related to personnel and contract approvals were passed, with some dissent noted regarding termination procedures and authorization of settlement agreements. The meeting included executive sessions for confidential personnel and legal matters but concluded with no further action taken in those sessions.