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Hamburg Central School District board meeting, Aug 11, 2026

2 h 11 min · 4 public speakers

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  6. Jessica ReynaPresident
What happened

What happened at this meeting

Hamburg school board approves 2026⁠-⁠2027 tax warrant of $46,118,245 1:44:06

  • A presenter from Turner Construction gave the monthly capital project report, and a speaker said projections remained around the $21 million mark for Phase 4 and $4.2 for Phase 5. 5:30
  • Board members discussed proposed board goals for the year: a board handbook, an onboarding program for new board members and continuous learning. 27:40
  • The board approved the 2026⁠-⁠2027 tax warrant in the amount of $46,118,245 and change orders 407⁠-⁠01 and 404⁠-⁠03. 1:44:06
  • Speakers at public comment raised concerns about new facilities use fees for pool use by a youth swim club. 1:53:56

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Item by item (15)
  1. Opening and agenda 0:00
    • Jessica Reyna called the meeting to order at 6:31 and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 0:00
    • The board approved the agenda as presented. ~0:00
  2. Board statement on July meeting 1:16
    • Jessica Reyna read a statement on behalf of the board saying actions at the July 2026 board meeting were unacceptable and that the board took steps at its retreat to address the concerns. 1:37
    • David Yoviene apologized for conduct at the last meeting, said it was inappropriate and said David Yoviene takes responsibility for it. 2:45
  3. PTSA recognition 3:21
    • A district staff member announced that a school's PTSA was named a National PTA School of Excellence for 2025⁠-⁠2027 for its efforts at building effective family-school partnerships. 4:19
  4. Capital project report 5:30
    • A speaker said the upper auditorium was on track to open sometime in November and that planned east crawl space work did not happen this summer and would likely be done during the school year on a second shift. 6:26
    • Asked about negative numbers on a change order, a speaker said a fencing change produced a $30,000 savings. 12:30
    • A speaker said any disruptive work at Union Pleasant after students return would be done on a second shift. 16:08
  5. Board goals for 2026-2027 17:42
    • Jessica Reyna said the retreat narrowed what makes an exceptional board to managing the future with defined goals based on evidence, respecting authentic collaboration, and engagement and continuous learning. 21:58
    • One board member said board goals should be achievable, measurable and within the scope of the board. 24:43
    • One board member proposed a board handbook, an onboarding program for new board members and continuous learning, and said board members interested in a committee to work on them could send an email by the end of the week. 27:40
  6. Information items and upcoming meetings 52:50
    • Jessica Reyna said the next meeting is Tuesday, September 8th at 6:30, with meetings at Boston on October 13th and Hamburg Middle on November 10th. 52:50
  7. Board member reports 55:31
    • David Yoviene said the PTSA special education group would hold a Zoom event on the special education process on August 25th from 6:30 to 8:30. 1:08:33
    • Jessica Reyna said they were accepted to the National School Board Policy Leadership Cohort for special education, a 6-month program. 1:18:22
  8. District report and board questions 1:28:31
    • A district staff member said enrollment had not changed in a way that would change the number of class sections and that schools would dismiss 20 minutes early on September 17th for the Bills home opener. 1:28:31
    • The staff member said the district would research a request from the Town of Hamburg Veterans Committee to consider a new veterans tax exemption. 1:35:11
    • Asked about reserve funds, a staff member said auditors advised the action can be taken at the September board meeting. 1:36:55
  9. Consent agenda 1:42:39
    • Jessica Reyna asked for a motion to approve all consent items after no board member asked to withdraw an item. 1:42:39
    • The consent items were approved. ~1:43:38
  10. District safety plan 1:43:38
    • The board considered the district safety plan for the 2026⁠-⁠2027 school year. 1:43:38
    • The motion carried. ~1:44:06
  11. Tax warrant 1:44:06
    • The board considered the 2026⁠-⁠2027 tax warrant in the amount of $46,118,245. 1:44:06
    • The motion carried. ~1:44:56
  12. Salary schedules and property sale review 1:44:56
    • The board considered salary schedules for part-time and substitute personnel and a SEQRA negative declaration on the proposed sale of district property on Legion Drive. 1:44:56
    • A staff member said the sale was very close and the board might see it one more time. 1:45:54
    • Both motions carried. ~1:44:56
  13. Change orders and resource officer agreement 1:46:08
    • The board considered change orders and a school resource officer agreement effective August 11th, 2026 through June 30th, 2028. 1:46:08
    • Both motions carried. ~1:46:08
  14. Service contracts 1:47:50
    • The board considered contracts for summer and fall services and contracts with the Parent Network of Western New York and Flourishing Hope ABA PLLC, among others. 1:47:50
    • Each contract motion carried. 1:48:05
  15. Item 1:48:34
    • A speaker at public comment said the new fee schedule would require a youth swim club to pay $175 per day and asked the board to reconsider the fees. 1:53:56
    • Another speaker asked the board to pause the policy until January 1st, '27 or agree to an annual fee. 2:05:48
    • A speaker raised concerns about board micromanaging. 2:08:19
    • The board adjourned at 8:41. 2:10:20

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Video: posted by the district as “Board of Education Meeting August 11, 2026”