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38 min · 1 public speaker
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- Laura JonesPresident
What happened
What happened at this meeting
Hudson school board hears cybersecurity assessment, takes up 3.9% raises for top officials 6:08
- The district's new director of technology gave a presentation on cybersecurity, saying House Bill 96 requires all government entities, including school districts, to adopt a cybersecurity program. 6:08
- The staff member said the district fully met 39 of 106 control statements, partially met 46 and had 21 not met or not applicable, for a total average score of 67%. 9:48
- The board also took up a $5,008 grant for immersive math VR, a 3.9% increase for the superintendent and treasurer, and extracurricular travel study trips. 21:59
Item by item (12)
- Opening and treasurer pro tem 0:00
- Student government homecoming report 2:21
- Student government representatives described homecoming week activities, including class competitions, a Powderpuff game and a pep assembly. 2:21
- The representatives said the football team beat North Royalton 42-7 and nearly 1,000 students attended the homecoming dance. 3:46
- A representative said student government has its first blood drive coming up on October 21st. 3:55
- Cybersecurity educational focus 6:08
- The director of technology said the district worked from February until August of 2026 with Neonet and a consulting team to review its practices against the NIST framework. 6:35
- The staff member said the district scored 40% in the govern category, its lowest, and 92% in detect, and that the results will set a baseline for an ongoing cybersecurity plan. 6:35
- Asked about training, the staff member said the district will look at training for employees at different levels of exposure to cybersecurity risk. ~15:18
- Public comment 17:14
- A speaker at public comment listed district academic accomplishments and asked why a new engagement and achievement program, which the speaker said will cost in excess of $100,000 a year, is necessary. 18:26
- Consent agenda 21:10
- The consent agenda included purchase orders where the invoice predates the PO and funds moved between line items so grants are in the correct fund line. 21:10
- Grant for immersive math program 21:59
- The board took up a $5,008 grant from the Dorothea Snyder Partners in Education Fund to be used for immersive math VR. 21:59
- A staff member said students would use virtual reality headsets on projects tied to the standards they study, and that the program is currently for high school. 23:23
- Mark Dzurec asked whether faculty wrote the grant proposal and how many students would use the program; a staff member said everybody in the classes will get a chance. 26:29
- Superintendent and treasurer compensation 27:07
- The resolution called for a 3.9% increase for the 2026-27 school year for the superintendent and treasurer, effective August 1st, 2026. 27:07
- Laura Jones said the district negotiated with both unions last year and changed insurance, saving a considerable amount of money, and had approved 3.9% for the unions, other administrators and non-rep staff. 27:35
- Superintendent report 28:26
- Personnel items 31:51
- The personnel items included a new basketball coach, listed on page 9. 33:54
- Extracurricular travel 34:45
- The trips listed included a marine biology trip to the Stone Lab in Put-in-Bay, a New Dimensions trip to New York City and a French class trip to Montreal and Quebec City. 34:45
- In lieu of transportation payments 35:56
- Upcoming meetings and adjournment 36:43
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