The board removed two public-safety funding resolutions from consent and asked staff for more detail on a $1M sign‑language contract, McGraw‑Hill curriculum costs, and summer‑school spending. Superintendent Rosser proposed a 21‑member budget task force to recommend cost‑savings by Dec. 18 to inform the 2027–28 budget.

Board members opened a public hearing on the districtwide safety plan and emergency remote instruction plan; Mr. Torres described the umbrella plan's components, coordination with local law enforcement, confidentiality of building plans, and criteria for deploying remote instruction, and the district will post the plan on its website for a 30-day public comment period.

The board authorized a grant disbursement agreement with the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York for $500,000 to support capital projects such as playgrounds, fencing and safety improvements, and authorized the board president to sign and counsel to issue an opinion letter.

Committee plans further discussion on public comment policy and liability concerns at next meeting.

The board unanimously appoints officials for the 2025-2026 school year and seeks new member.

Council members motion to transition into an executive session for confidential matters.