Hendrick Hudson board approves partial tax exemption for volunteer first responders

Hendrick Hudson board approves partial tax exemption for volunteer first responders

New York / School Districts / HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

After a brief public hearing that included a public comment from a 45‑year volunteer firefighter, the board voted to adopt a resolution extending a partial school property tax exemption for eligible volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers and will notify town assessors; applicants should contact their assessor and note filing deadlines.

Hendrick Hudson superintendent warns of budget crisis tied to Indian Point shutdown; board asks for reserve and tax scenarios

Hendrick Hudson superintendent warns of budget crisis tied to Indian Point shutdown; board asks for reserve and tax scenarios

New York / School Districts / HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Superintendent framed a fiscal shortfall after the Indian Point Energy Center shutdown, described state and federal fixes the district has sought, and presented a proposed 2026‑27 spending plan that relies on reserves while the board asked administration for multi‑year scenarios and household impacts for options including a modest tax‑cap override.

Hendrick Hudson board hears midyear curriculum update; district reports gains in elementary reading and third-grade math

Hendrick Hudson board hears midyear curriculum update; district reports gains in elementary reading and third-grade math

New York / School Districts / HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Administrators and principals told the Hendrick Hudson Board of Education on Jan. 7 that elementary ELA scores have improved and third-grade math proficiency exceeded the regional average; district leaders emphasized expanded MTSS supports, WIN instructional blocks and plans for continued progress monitoring and end-of-year benchmarking.

Board approves consent agenda (including HHEA retirement-incentive MOA), adopts several policy changes and schedules public hearing on tax exemption

Board approves consent agenda (including HHEA retirement-incentive MOA), adopts several policy changes and schedules public hearing on tax exemption

New York / School Districts / HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

During its Jan. 7 session the board approved a consent agenda that included a walk-on memorandum of agreement exploring a retirement incentive with the Hendrick Hudson Education Association, approved several policy readings (including an amendment to the bicycle/scooter policy), retired an older travel-expense policy, and the superintendent announced a public hearing and vote on a proposed first-responder tax exemption for Jan. 20, 2026.

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