New York / School Districts / HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
At a March 21 line-by-line budget review, district administrators presented a proposed $102.0 million budget and explained options to close a roughly $6.6 million gap, including a draft 8.24% tax-levy increase, use of $6.6 million in reserves, and potential program or staffing changes. Final state aid remains pending.
New York / School Districts / HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Administrators outlined proposed staffing changes, contingency positions and a reduction in permanent per-diem substitutes as part of the draft budget. The district plans to manage some needs through attrition, contingent hires and schedule adjustments while monitoring classroom coverage and student supports.
New York / School Districts / HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Hendrick Hudson board authorized a bond proposition not to exceed $775,000 to finance replacement buses and garage equipment (including a second lift) and voted to place the measure on the May 19 ballot; the board approved the measure at the March 21 meeting.
New York / School Districts / HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Hendrick Hudson Board of Education approved placing a $1,775,000 tax levy proposition to support the Hendrick Hudson Free Library on the May 19, 2026 ballot after a library presentation that highlighted large increases in circulation, program attendance and community partnerships.
New York / School Districts / HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
The curriculum committee recommended an open‑enrollment Regents‑level biology option in eighth grade, a continued Earth & Space Science Regents in ninth grade with AP Environmental Science as an accelerated path, and new pathways in math including open enrollment for Algebra I in eighth grade with supports.
New York / School Districts / HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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.
New York / School Districts / HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Trustees authorized a ThoughtExchange survey to gather student, parent, staff and potential community feedback on a proposed off‑campus senior‑only lunch privilege; the proposed rules include parental consent, a one‑strike policy for tardiness and a check‑in/out monitoring system.
New York / School Districts / HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Superintendent and trustees described a budget framework that combines cost savings, state aid and $6.6M from a tax‑mitigation reserve with an estimated 8.24% levy increase; they also reported active advocacy for federal (Stranded Act) and state mitigation funds to replace roughly $25M in lost pilot revenue.
New York / School Districts / HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Assistant Superintendent Lauren Scollins and building principals described instructional investments (MTSS, play-based learning, PBIS, Project Lead The Way, visual-arts pathway), and linked those priorities to proposed budget allocations.
New York / School Districts / HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
At the Feb. 4 meeting the board approved the consent agenda (with a personnel revision), accepted a $4,800 donation of 24 tables, authorized a settlement agreement with an employee, and adopted several policy revisions and retirements by voice vote.