Carmel Central School District Board of Education Meeting September 22, 2026

The Carmel Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on September 22, 2026, where key procurement-related topics included discussions about facilities maintenance and capital improvements, specifically addressing the high school gym floor's buckling and bleacher replacement. The board noted that the gym floor replacement could cost close to one million dollars, with an insurance deductible of $10,000, and that repairs are pending insurance company approval. Additionally, the board discussed the implementation of GPS technology on school buses to improve transportation efficiency and parental communication. Approximately three-quarters of the buses currently have GPS, with plans to install GPS-enabled radios on all buses under a lease program. The board debated the potential for parental access to bus location data, weighing privacy and safety concerns, and planned further committee review. The board also reviewed an afterschool activities program for English Language Learners, funded through federal grants, with a budget of $23,856 for teacher stipends. Legal expenses were highlighted as a significant budget item, with a 53% increase noted from the previous year, prompting a request for a plan to reduce legal costs by 5%. Other discussions included community lunch program challenges, student recognitions, and board communication protocols. Motions were passed to recess into executive session for personnel matters.