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At the Oct. 20 meeting, a statement for the board said it is 'deeply troubled' by a video of students using racist language.
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Graves County High School’s council agenda proposes adding caffeine pouches to the school discipline matrix, with the same consequences used for nicotine pouches or similar tobacco products. The agenda lists this as a recommendation for consideration, not an adopted change.
The Oct. 20 agenda proposes replacing the previously approved elementary grading scale and weights for the 2026–27 school year. The proposal says the updated scale would become part of the district’s elementary grading policy, but does not provide the new grading values.
The October 20 agenda proposed a new policy covering recordings and AI processing of communications on school property and at school events. The agenda lists it for adoption, but does not include the policy text or specify what rules would change for students and families.
Riverhead Central School District
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Riverhead Middle School Cafetorium to hear comments on the Riverhead Charter School's request to renew its charter for five years, July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2032. The school serves kindergarten through grade 12 and proposes enrollment of 1,244.
Levittown Union Free School District
On October 28, 2026 the board will hold a public hearing on four exemptions to start with the 2027 assessment roll (2027-28 school tax): 100% for fully disabled veterans, up to 50% for spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty, up to 50% for spouses of volunteer firefighters or ambulance workers killed in the line of duty, and a senior exemption raised to as much as 65% for incomes under $47,000.
Central Islip Union Free School District
The district AI policy for faculty and staff approves only Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini and DIFFT. Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Grammarly and Grok are not allowed for district work. Staff may not enter student personal information into AI tools and must check all AI output.
The November 3, 2026 ballot asks voters to approve or reject a 6.3-cent tax per $100 of real and personal property for school facilities that are safe, up to date and compliant with state standards.
Natick presented a draft educational plan for the Memorial Elementary School project, with space for 570 students in kindergarten through grade 4 and four preschool classrooms. The committee discussed it as a draft; staff said it would go through further revisions, and members requested more information about staffing costs before approval.
Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District
At the Oct. 19 board meeting, district officials said a committee agreed the high school needs a bigger cafeteria (now about 238 seats, aiming near 400), about 10 more classrooms, band and orchestra space, and more restrooms. They said residents earlier asked for a bond near $50 million or less, about $20 to $30 more per month. The earliest vote would be the week of Feb. 8, they said. No vote is set.
Baldwinsville Central School District
On Oct 19, 2026 the Board approved five main construction contracts for Phase 1B of the $242.4 million building project: general construction $7.47 million, electrical $1.49 million, heating and air $2.97 million, plumbing $1.21 million, and site work $0.61 million. That adds up to about $13.75 million. The superintendent said the bids were competitive and under budget.
Acalanes Union High School District
A $2.3 million project to improve the pool deck and plaster at Miramonte High School is under construction. The packet says Phase 1 represents 60% of the project; the remaining 40% was scheduled to go out to bid on November 2, 2026.
Katy Independent School District
Katy ISD plans to consider a resolution declaring a good-cause exception to the armed-security-officer requirement. The agenda does not identify which campuses would be covered or explain the reason for the exception.
Alexander Valley Union Elementary School District
Administrators are asking the board to approve an income-based sliding fee scale for aftercare, expanding reduced-fee access for families who do not qualify for ELOP-funded free care. The proposed rates are $4 per day in the 50% fee category, $6 in the 75% category, and $8 at the full fee; the recommendation would take effect November 1 if approved.
The board is scheduled to consider a resolution authorizing litigation against social media companies. The October 19 agenda does not identify the companies, claims, or requested relief, and the resolution had not yet been acted on when the agenda was published.
Schenectady City School District
The superintendent said acts of vandalism at bus vendor Durham School Services hit about 50 routes and 1,800 students during the week of October 12. Other vendors took over routes while Durham rebuilt its fleet.
Newburgh Enlarged City School District
New York placed South Middle School in receivership in 2026. The superintendent is the receiver and can make fast changes. Math proficiency is 16%, down 2 points. Reading and writing (ELA) rose 6 points to about 29%.
Cloverport Independent School District
The district's October 2026 report says the combined school report places its elementary and middle levels in comprehensive support.
Lagunitas Elementary School District
Marin County approved Lagunitas’s 2026–27 budget but warned that projected deficits in that year and the next two would reduce the unrestricted ending fund balance by 66%. The county required the district to bring a revised budget for adoption in October after finding that the board-approved budget did not match the state and county filings; the agenda scheduled that action, but these records do not establish its outcome.
The superintendent recommends that the board choose between LRSD Forward closure/consolidation options 7A and 7D at its Oct. 15 meeting; neither option has been approved. The agenda leaves the specific affected schools and financial impact to the supporting plan and later board action.
South Brunswick School District
The district is exploring a proposal to allow some current school security officers to carry firearms; the board has not adopted it. The committee requested cost estimates for insurance, salaries, training and body armor, and leaders said any armed officers would be retired police who meet training and recertification requirements.
Rockcastle County School District
The Board approved twelve construction bid packages and a revised BG-1 with a total project cost of $10.9 million for the RCHS-ROCK Athletic Performance Complex. The presenter reported a $9,138,189.49 construction total, but the twelve captioned amounts add to $9,188,189.49.
The assistant superintendent report says Kentucky released 2025-26 accountability data on October 15. It reports that Grandview Elementary moved from Yellow to Green, Bellevue Middle moved from Orange to Yellow, and Bellevue High remained Yellow while earning Blue ratings for graduation and transition readiness. The report is posted in the packet for the future October 21 meeting, whose presentation had not occurred as of October 17.
The October revised draft District Facility Plan identifies $144,209,587 in district need. It includes a proposed $42.2 million, 700-student high school and numerous school renovations, while listing separate discretionary concepts outside the calculated need.
The district presented a K-3 pathway using universal iReady screening, follow-up diagnostics, structured-literacy intervention, progress monitoring, and family communication. The guide says MTSS must not delay a disability referral.
The Board approved a K-12 writing program that calls for writing to learn, writing to demonstrate learning, and authentic writing across subject areas. The guide says House Bill 257 removed the statewide on-demand and editing/mechanics assessments; the district will use a local body of evidence to monitor writing.
Anaheim Union High School District
The Oct. 15 agenda asks trustees to ratify a $3 million expansion of the Magnolia High School improvements project. The added work covers CTE culinary-arts improvements and a CTE classroom at the Magnolia Agriscience Community Center, bringing the project cost ceiling to $3.63 million.
Anaheim Union High School District
The Oct. 15 agenda asks trustees to ratify an $8 million fifth amendment for Phase 3 of the Orangeview Junior High School modernization. That would raise total project costs, including contingencies and allowances, to no more than $22.96 million.
Anaheim Union High School District
The Oct. 15 agenda proposes authorizing Anaheim Union to pursue claims against social-media and video-game companies over alleged harms to students and district programs. The proposed contract gives outside counsel 30% of any recovery; the firms would advance litigation costs, and the district generally would owe no fees if there is no recovery.
An Oct. 15 agenda item asks the board to consider reserving spring graduation ceremonies for students who have met all graduation requirements; students completing credits in summer would be recognized at a summer ceremony. The item is still under consideration, and the agenda says feedback will inform a later recommendation and formal action.
For its Oct. 15 meeting, the superintendent recommends a J.A. Fair School of Sports Sciences program, accelerated and advanced-learning pathways for middle schools, and reinstating International Studies at Dunbar Middle School. These are proposed LRSD Forward changes, not yet approved.
Alum Rock Union Elementary School District
The Board has scheduled a discussion and possible approval of a response to Chrystine Villarreal’s allegations that actions at its September 17 meeting concerning video conferencing violated the Brown Act. The October 15 special-meeting agenda says the cease-and-desist correspondence raises one potential lawsuit; no violation or lawsuit outcome is established in the agenda.
Howell Township Public School District
A swatting call targeted Ramtown School on Oct. 7, prompting a police response and a lockdown while staff secured students. The superintendent said officers arrived within moments and the police investigation was still underway at the Oct. 14 meeting.
Oceanside Union Free School District
On Oct. 1, 2026 the district counted 360 kindergartners, down from 417 a year earlier. Students in grades K-12 totaled 5,083, down from 5,153. Elementary buildings (with pre-K) hold 2,926 students, down from 2,958.
Oceanside Union Free School District
At the Oct. 14 meeting the external auditor noted the district's unassigned fund balance is 4.02% of next year's budget, just over the 4% state limit. District finance leaders said that is on purpose. They said the LIPA "glide path" tax deal cuts what the utility pays by about 45% over seven years, and could cost up to about $32 million in total.
Oceanside Union Free School District
On Oct. 14 the Board Building Committee reported the high school track resurfacing is done and the new auto and wood shop is nearly ready. It listed possible next projects: brick repairs at Schools #5 and #6, a new public address system, new playgrounds, a middle school track with possible turf field, and high school auditorium lighting. The budget cap is about $15 million.
Riverhead Central School District
New Policy 8636 on artificial intelligence had its first reading on September 30, 2026 and was on the October 14 agenda for second and final reading, with a motion and a second recorded. The recording's captions do not clearly show the vote count.
Three Village Central School District
Enrollment was 5,398 on the 2026 count day, down 94 from 5,492. The district projects 5,161 by 2028-29. A committee reviewed possible closures; in March 2026 it advised that no elementary school close now. It is meeting again, and the board is seeking offers to sell the old Nichols Road administration building.
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District
On October 14, 2026 the board gave a first reading to policy 8113, titled extreme heat condition days. The policy committee planned to meet again the following Monday.
Great Neck Union Free School District
At the October 14, 2026 meeting the district's technology leader said elementary iPads now go home only Monday to Thursday, and not over weekends or school breaks. Devices begin going home in grade 3.
Edwards-Knox Central School District
Edwards-Knox scheduled an appointment for an elementary school principal at its October 14 special meeting. The partial agenda does not identify the appointee or establish whether the board approved the appointment.
The state allowed $400 million to renovate ten Syracuse school buildings (Phase III). The state approved the plan on Jan 30, 2026. Designs are underway for Nottingham HS, Webster ES and Seymour Dual Language Academy. On Oct 14, 2026 the board was asked to move Syracuse STEM at Blodgett earlier and Delaware Primary later.
Montclair Public School District
The Board adopted districtwide rules prohibiting students in pre-K through grade 8 from using generative AI in assignments or other work products. For grades 9–12, AI use is limited to teacher-authorized assignments and must follow citation or documentation requirements.
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