Hudson City board meeting, date not confirmed yet

38 min · 1 public speaker

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  1. Who spoke · first speaks at
  2. 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)
  1. Opening and treasurer pro tem 0:00
    • Laura Jones called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM on September 14th, 2026, and students led the Pledge of Allegiance. 0:00
    • Laura Jones said the board needed to elect a treasurer pro tem because the treasurer was out of town. 1:12
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Superintendent report 28:26
    • The superintendent said the district's first Portrait of an Explorer Day is the 22nd, in year 5 of implementation. 29:20
    • The superintendent said the girls soccer team is ranked number 1 in the state and number 3 nationally. 31:04
  9. Personnel items 31:51
    • The personnel items included a new basketball coach, listed on page 9. 33:54
  10. 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
  11. In lieu of transportation payments 35:56
    • Laura Jones said parents of students at private schools that the district cannot practically serve are reimbursed some money for travel. 35:56
    • Laura Jones said this is state law the district has to follow. 36:43
  12. Upcoming meetings and adjournment 36:43
    • Laura Jones said the next regular meetings are September 28th, 2026 and October 12th, 2026 at 6:30 PM. 36:43
    • Laura Jones announced the meeting was adjourned. 37:26

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