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District hears safety and technology budget plans as curriculum and security investments grow

Hendrick Hudson Central School District Board of Education · March 13, 2026
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Summary

The board heard presentations on safety & security and technology program budgets that outlined training, camera/lockdown upgrades, managed IT transition, hall‑pass rollouts and cybersecurity measures that will shape next year’s budget priorities.

District safety and technology leaders briefed trustees on program budgets and investments that administrators say are aimed at strengthening day‑to‑day safety, emergency response and classroom technology.

Amanda Phil Somascola, the district’s safety coordinator, described expanded staff and contractor training, more AEDs and stop‑the‑bleed kits, exterior PA upgrades that tie into lockdown systems, additional cameras and door alarms in remote locations, and updated CRG (critical response group) maps shared with first responders. She told trustees…

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