District leaders told the board that media reports misstate state plans; Regents exams will remain this year though the state is exploring alternate pathways under New York INSPIRES and possible future decoupling of Regents passing from diploma requirements.

Trustees unanimously agreed to back a district proposal asking state education leaders to allow multiple assessment options for high‑school graduation (ACT, ACT WorkKeys, ASVAB), and to seek broader NASB support before presenting to the State Board of Education.