BOE Special Meeting & Public Hearing | Contract for Excellence - August 27, 2026

The Newburgh Schools Board of Education held a special meeting and public hearing on August 27, 2026, primarily focused on the Contract for Excellence funding plan for the 2026-2027 school year. The board reviewed and approved various personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and position changes. A key procurement-related discussion involved the renewal of an excess workers' compensation plan, which funds administration costs for workers' compensation benefits. The public hearing addressed the allocation of restricted Contract for Excellence funds, which are mandated by New York State to be spent primarily in the district's most needy schools. The plan for 2026-2027 continues to fund positions and programs in areas such as time on task, school restructuring, teacher and principal quality, pre-K programs, and English language learning. The board approved the funding plan with no public comments received during the hearing.