Board moves to executive session on Beacon Teachers Association negotiations; superintendent previews budget calendar

At the close of public presentations the Beacon City School District board voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and contract negotiations.

Board President moved to adjourn to executive session "to review the employment history in particular individual" and to meet with counsel "to discuss negotiations with the Beacon Teachers Association." The motion was moved, seconded and approved by recorded voice votes; the chair stated the motion passed 7‑0.

After returning from executive session, Superintendent Matt delivered his report and previewed calendar items the board will consider in coming weeks: a final school presentation (Glennon) at the next meeting, a tax cap number presentation and discussion of UPK and budget items. He said the audit/finance committee will meet Feb. 18 and the full board will meet Feb. 19, and that the board would need to act promptly if it wanted to adopt a senior tax exemption because a local decision would need to be made in time for the March 1 procedural deadline for the district. Matt also previewed a facilities budget and said March meetings would go deeper into instructional and PPS budget areas and scheduling changes at Roundabout, including possible new health offerings and adjustments that may require added staffing.

Matt reported that about 150 high‑school students participated in a recent walkout; he praised staff and administration for working with students and supporting free‑speech while handling logistics and communications. He also promoted upcoming community events such as a Harlem Wizards game being hosted to support PTO fundraising.

On routine business the board approved the consent agenda items (12.01–16.05) by voice vote; the chair recorded the motion as passing 7‑0. The meeting adjourned after those votes.