KCSD Board of Education Meeting 08/12/2026

The Kingston CitySchools Board of Education held a meeting on August 12, 2026, focusing primarily on school administration updates, student conduct policies, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on ongoing capital projects, which are behind schedule due to asbestos abatement issues across multiple buildings, with a tight completion timeline aimed for late August or early September. The board also approved an employment-related agreement and accepted a resignation. Additionally, there was discussion about proposed changes to the student code of conduct emphasizing restorative practices over out-of-school suspensions, aligning with district policy 5300. The board addressed concerns about communication improvements for public meetings and discussed the need for enhanced student participation in policy committees. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned, but the capital project update indicated ongoing facilities management and construction activities. The meeting concluded with motions to enter executive session for collective bargaining negotiations.