# Mount Vernon Board of Education Work Session September 15 2026


**Body:** MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles


The Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education held a work session on September 15, 2026, during which they suspended typical work session rules to vote on several time-sensitive items. Key procurement-related actions included awarding a contract to Friendship for Tots to provide pre-kindergarten programs for the 2026-2027 school year and updating the appointment of TechnologyLinks for the same period. The board also authorized various personnel appointments and agreements with agencies and charters. Discussions focused heavily on educational initiatives, including a K-6 literacy pilot program evaluating four curriculum options, with detailed plans for teacher support and evaluation metrics. The board reviewed budget and finance updates, including enrollment trends, tax collection efforts, and ongoing audits. Additionally, the McKinney Vento program was presented, highlighting support for students experiencing housing instability. Policy revisions mandated by New York State were also approved. The session concluded with a motion to enter executive session for legal and personnel matters. No new capital improvement projects or large-scale procurement contracts were reported beyond those noted.

**Source:** MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT