# Hudson Schools - October 26, 2026 - Board Work Session

Connections Hudson Schools Board Work Session, October 26, 2026: The board reviewed the 2026–27 budget and adopted the budget and tax levy by roll-call vote. The total levy was set at $62,257,127, including $54,185,858 for the General Fund, $7,646,269 for debt service, and $425,000 for community services. The levy was held flat from the prior year, while the mill rate decreased from 8.21 to 7.93. Staff also reported that the year-to-date budget variance reflected the completion of last year’s referendum project and the timing of textbook purchases; health-insurance claims were excluded pending processing of a backlog.

The board discussed replacing the high school track, with staff recommending Fisher Tracks over a second bidder. The reported project cost was approximately $290,946, already included in the general capital budget, with work planned for summer 2027; the board discussed track color, durability, and maintenance, but no vote on the replacement was recorded. Staff also previewed a possible homeschool-support services arrangement with vendor Full Minds, noting that contract terms would be discussed in closed session; no public award or approval was recorded. Other discussion covered elementary movement and recess practices, student mental-health programs and survey results, and distribution of surplus school items through community sales and donations.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Sources
- [Hudson Schools - October 26, 2026 - Board Work Session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4qmpSprUAU) - Connections Hudson Schools