New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
At the Jan. 25 meeting the board approved the revised agenda, scheduled meetings, a set of policy first readings, nominations to the Orange‑Ulster board, the 2026–27 instructional calendar, personnel and financial items and then adjourned to executive session to discuss personnel.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Joe Troopoto, the district’s director of security, described 59 full‑ and part‑time safety officers, integration of CRG maps with Orange County 911, 369 security cameras and planned wearable panic buttons and LPR cameras; he said the security budget falls to about $816,200 for 2026–27.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Director Jessie Lazard told the board contract transportation costs are driven by routes for nonpublic/Yeshiva students and out‑of‑district special‑education placements; the contract transportation budget is about $14.9 million with total transportation near $17.1 million for 2026–27.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
At a Jan. 25 board meeting the district’s assistant superintendent for business gave the first public review of next year’s noninstructional budget, flagging a state zero-emission bus mandate and a 7% projected rise in health‑insurance premiums as key cost drivers while noting state aid growth may help narrow the gap.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Director Andre Rudiak reviewed 2025–26 facilities work across Monroe‑Woodbury schools, said utilities costs are rising (8.14% estimated) and proposed a 2026–27 buildings and grounds budget of $6,960,272 (about 2.16% increase).
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Bhargav Villas outlined a technology budget increase for 2026–27, highlighted a ~10,000‑device network footprint, rising hardware prices, multi‑layer cybersecurity measures and new AI guidance and professional development for teachers and parents.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its Feb. 4 meeting, the Monroe‑Woodbury Board of Education swore in two newly appointed trustees and approved routine agenda, minutes, personnel and financial items by voice vote; the board then moved to executive session to discuss personnel.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its Jan. 7 meeting the Monroe-Woodbury Board of Education approved the revised agenda, adopted the 2025–2026 board calendar, and passed personnel and business/financial consent items. Trustees will review applications and interview candidates to fill two board vacancies before a planned February appointment.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
At the Jan. 7 meeting Superintendent Doctor Hassler announced the hiring of registrar Marisol Jerez, congratulated retirees, and previewed eight inaugural Hall of Distinction inductees; trustees were also informed about upcoming advocacy events and a virtual capital conference.
New York / School Districts / MONROE-WOODBURY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Zoe, the student board representative, reported survey responses that praised school climate and called for improved security at the high school; trustees said they would take up those concerns and asked the community to participate in a strategic-plan survey through Jan. 31.