Suffern CSD BOE Live 5-19-26 Meeting

The Suffern Central School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on May 19, 2026. The meeting included student board member reports, presentations on student-led community projects such as the Pink Pouch Project addressing period poverty, and discussions on district policies. Notably, the board discussed a proposed policy requiring incoming ninth graders to re-register with updated residency documentation to ensure accurate enrollment records. Additionally, the board reviewed the implementation of a device-free schools policy, including restrictions on student cell phone and personal device use, with plans for further refinements. The meeting also included approval of consent agenda items 2.01 through 2.16, though specific procurement or contract details were not highlighted. Board members emphasized community engagement and voter turnout for the ongoing election. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to review the superintendent's annual evaluation.