At a glance
The Hudson City School District Board of Education held a brief special meeting on June 18, 2026, lasting four minutes. The board voted to extend the probationary period for Associate Principal Kenneth Bear through January 1, 2029, with a 2026-27 salary. The board awarded four construction contracts totaling $6.6 million: general work to Best Hatfield LLC for $4.26 million, plumbing to Crisafulli Mechanical for $306,000, HVAC to Campito Plumbing and Heating for $1.13 million, and electrical work to Hewitt Young Electric for $937,000. No discussion or public comment occurred.
Roll Call and Agenda Approval
The meeting opened at 5:36 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Five board members were present: Kirsten Gustafson, Diana Howard, Matthew Macarar, Maureen Sheridan, and Lou Zap. Mark DePace and Amanda Grubler were absent. The board approved the agenda.
Key points
- Meeting called to order at 5:36 p.m.
- Five board members present, two absent.
- Agenda approved without changes.
Associate Principal Probationary Extension
The board voted to extend Kenneth Bear's probationary period as associate principal through January 1, 2029, effective July 1, 2026, with a salary for the 2026-27 school year.
Key points
- Kenneth Bear's probationary period as associate principal extended through January 1, 2029.
- Effective July 1, 2026.
- Salary for 2026-27 school year approved as stated.
The transcript references a salary 'as stated' but does not include the dollar amount.
Construction Contracts Awarded
The board awarded four construction contracts totaling $6.6 million based on bid responses and a contractor recommendation. The contracts cover general work, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work.
Key points
- General work contract awarded to Best Hatfield LLC for $4.26 million.
- Plumbing work contract awarded to Crisafulli Mechanical for $306,000.
- HVAC work contract awarded to Campito Plumbing and Heating for $1,129,240.
- Electrical work contract awarded to Hewitt Young Electric for $937,000.
- All contracts approved without discussion.
The transcript does not identify which building or project these construction contracts apply to.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
Key points
- Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
About this page
FUTURE HUDSON is an experiment in civic engagement: every public meeting of the City of Hudson since January 2026, transcribed and made readable, so any resident can follow what the city is deciding without attending every meeting. This page covers one meeting; see the full archive.
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