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Erica Mills noted the district implemented a DEI policy in August 2023 and said she had no intentions of changing it. Multiple candidates highlighted district efforts such as multilingual ParentSquare communications, multicultural events and a focus on inclusive practices and least‑restrictive environments for special education students. One candidate characterized equity as “giving someone what they need, meeting them where they are.”

While candidates used different phrasing, all four expressed support for policies and programs that ensure students from diverse backgrounds and needs can access curriculum and supports; several said they would defend the district’s DEI policy if elected.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE Candidate Forum 05-14-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Candidates described the district’s DEI work as education‑focused and nonpolitical, said Hendrick Hudson’s policy is strong and pledged to preserve inclusion and supports for diverse learners.","taxTitle","HENDRICK HUDSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38698,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6179481,"Candidates debate roles on enrollment and facility use after community raises overcrowding concerns at Frank G. Lindsey",272,3118000,3390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5127559-f22c6882af39de6edd4245dc1af4c34e&start=3118&end=3390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5127559-f22c6882af39de6edd4245dc1af4c34e/thumbnail_3118000.jpg","/articles/6179481/New-York/Candidates-debate-roles-on-enrollment-and-facility-use-after-community-raises-overcrowding-concerns-at-Frank-G-Lindsey","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179481-157c12917a079b9dbc4718ad69f05134/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016556&Signature=dfgOj2VR7FWdvbSS0jpqpOm5GxJU5pRukhcsL88lDyPZTlJ8f0wN3gcN~HWybkJ58jCZLBdEKLwSd3YZO8qf8FznREgekvvp1ULNJn2iKCyXKkZNJsXlxub4RQAJRoNDXF7rOdOjqv0F5aVnFxcNb2GmYwEvCIl5dlYpdagIxLWj0Xi70BAbwjXLBcMJfXddH5e5-n2yoMH2HbK-bFIzRY9CqjUxs2HOfmpYP6xhCseJr1AJSzmodnS2h3XdaGZTSlniDUnxwAjmKI92FCZouIjN3tzsdzSWb2NQcSc1Fh-bWsE0Iqa9l0BfIbLaZctvioit9-6AS6l9fj9EHnQHUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several audience questions raised possible overcrowding at Frank G. Lindsey (FGL) and asked how trustees would address facility use. Candidates consistently said operational decisions about classroom assignments and building use fall to the superintendent and administrative staff, while the board would act if changes required policy or budget adjustments.

Multiple speakers emphasized the board’s role as an oversight and policy body rather than day‑to‑day facilities manager. One candidate noted the community had not been shown evidence that FGL is overcrowded and encouraged parents to bring specific concerns to the administration so the district can investigate and, if necessary, present solutions to the board. Another candidate said the zoning and prior reorganization (referred to as Plan B in the forum) created imbalances that the board should correct if presented with data and proposals.

Candidates said the district maintains five buildings and typically reviews five‑ to ten‑year enrollment projections; several suggested enrollment projections may need updating. No candidate proposed an immediate board‑level facilities reallocation at the forum; instead, they recommended administrative review and public reporting on capacity if concerns persist.","Forum candidates said facility allocation and building capacity are administrative responsibilities; several candidates urged clearer communication and for any district‑level enrollment or capacity proposals to be brought to the board for policy or budget decisions.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6179486,"Candidates emphasize literacy, interventions and career pathways as key curriculum priorities",5124,1166000,6290000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5127559-f22c6882af39de6edd4245dc1af4c34e&start=1166&end=6290","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5127559-f22c6882af39de6edd4245dc1af4c34e/thumbnail_1166000.jpg","/articles/6179486/New-York/Candidates-emphasize-literacy-interventions-and-career-pathways-as-key-curriculum-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179486-7c847370fb593d2addec6d9aa32b538b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016556&Signature=CfVmSn5UsenVVe7Q0wbDngmiAf8y3B9EosWYoy3Hyd5rJOvAZmrFpb4VChgkT9JccmGEe~RSh8Vfrc0cmbuswBVZke7Nwx7GpUFXzcCQ9DXTPcQDURWyovuqak~NKXkj7y34VRQuufb4nt2l5w3tOOZmaXONvFN-8LFfmCN0VBOTfKZCZZpr97hbjeU3YrtJqJ2PdHxOrY9nbQZ1W-Wi8~SGQ8kOFB~1xCfMxqum7THx4~wNWOqarjbmmgcNcI3prBkYXW4Fn6gDzUIz6AcKKjlRturOQQMcr0dTGV6yeSSd8EwqnLE0o5X5w2r9NwRAKUlvm~pQgRjJ1~bTy20fTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Candidates addressed curriculum and student achievement across multiple forum questions, focusing on the recently adopted elementary ELA curriculum, academic interventions and career‑path options.

Multiple speakers said curriculum selection is an administrative responsibility that the board oversees through policy and budget parameters. Erica Mills and Jeremy Basso described board work to put curriculum review processes and committees in place; Mills said the district reconstituted a curriculum committee to vet course proposals and that the board adopted policies to structure curriculum approvals.

Several candidates flagged literacy as a major area of attention. Bernard and others said the previous literacy program left some students unprepared for secondary reading demands and that the district piloted a new ELA curriculum. Candidates supported continued monitoring of student data and increased AIS supports; one candidate said, “We have added a lot of AIS supports this year for our students,” and called for tracking trajectories rather than relying only on single test scores.

Candidates also supported a mix of rigorous college preparatory courses (AP) and career‑ready pathways, including BOCES and certification programs, to meet diverse student goals. They promoted data‑driven decisions, shared decision making and student input on secondary offerings.","Candidates discussed a recent elementary ELA curriculum change, expansion of academic intervention services (AIS), career‑ready options and the board's role in setting budgetary parameters while administration recommends curriculum.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6179491,"Candidates at forum highlight fiscal gap as top district challenge, cite reserves and Indian Point funds",3281,1069000,4350000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5127559-f22c6882af39de6edd4245dc1af4c34e&start=1069&end=4350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5127559-f22c6882af39de6edd4245dc1af4c34e/thumbnail_1069000.jpg","/articles/6179491/New-York/Candidates-at-forum-highlight-fiscal-gap-as-top-district-challenge-cite-reserves-and-Indian-Point-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179491-67a42c0128d97469bc9b757df60719ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016556&Signature=QPetRRECBguRD2V77HMXReFRJA4U11W7dMqbdB7XxqekUJ6-qYrRegE7by~t4QjNp-p9xQqs6Gkkd0NPKxeY3CmJHhJws2OrnuZ3JM-hQ8RQnawXI5RRp92CtZBGIzXqJWsc9CLGkbrdLFKmWGY33bTUcBnce00CyAhCG5t22lHGZA582ZP~IaQ9DcwMizQrojXABJp9b4~ZJBK1w1YOTaMsDI8kzc8-Toc5V210QfQGF8easU99DFP1BKsgKf4M0zYj69ubU7T8ir68lVlB0lhA5RcfkvCqBPqvbokOrua-1XuozSM-FrvWQn8diEEzybnxWmARDXI7iwGYl8f~wg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Candidates at the Hendrick Hudson forum repeatedly identified the district’s fiscal outlook as the primary challenge facing trustees. Several speakers said the district has relied on cessation or pilot funding related to Indian Point and has been drawing on reserves; Jeremy Basso and others described a roughly $4 million annual budget gap driven by the drawdown of a cessation fund and contractual obligations.

Candidates described steps taken or proposed to manage the gap. Erica Mills and others said the board adopted 0‑based budgeting practices and established reserve accounts and a tax stabilization reserve. Bernard and Mills said they have pursued external funding and legislative assistance: Mills noted work with state and federal officials and Jeremy said Senator Harcombe provided about $1 million to the district in recent years. Bernard said the prior board and administration planned and passed a roughly $30,000,000 capital project.

On balancing taxpayer burden and program quality, candidates stressed prioritizing classroom staff and student programs while seeking efficiencies. Jeremy said the board must “utiliz[e] the tax cap” and make public conversations when proposals would exceed available reserves; other candidates favored targeted cuts to noncore spending such as outside consultants and use of attrition or retirement incentives rather than staff layoffs.

No formal budget decisions were made at the forum; candidates described continuing advocacy with legislators and reliance on the superintendent and administrative team to bring actionable budget plans to the board.","Candidates agreed the district faces a multi‑million dollar annual budget gap when Indian Point cessation funds decline; they described reserve funds, 0‑based budgeting and advocacy with state legislators as near‑term priorities.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6179495,"Hendrick Hudson candidates outline priorities ahead of May 20 school board election",6127,648000,6775000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5127559-f22c6882af39de6edd4245dc1af4c34e&start=648&end=6775","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5127559-f22c6882af39de6edd4245dc1af4c34e/thumbnail_648000.jpg","/articles/6179495/New-York/Hendrick-Hudson-candidates-outline-priorities-ahead-of-May-20-school-board-election","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179495-8b39d4248ba23c7fc83433066a74eb9a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771016556&Signature=KEdp3mEu8ZT3BrCz0wv~7pwhdDtwqgrtEyxZJtOmLyqeXt-EuX32AEFTBavZdyKNpD1KcopVMSGNxuwIg21HxXA9aCJSDmlvx7n0MVrK2ye4Yt0dRH34ChAOpSEb~WX9cCkWKNh52IX5B~KtyBA55Cpcsg46exajJ3FTe7FNxwmMt~-yzT2KmNTMetzpjKYFfPDNOo1wVuVMwDKKEnD2wepkmnfjzjZnt64bvN4nN2iBNM36IgkUs-gbfwW1jlx~JkEeI1ZVnmMjYw1HPVZVvervculeccgWJ2fCg2o627RcVhoYGhF~WK7V16WTbHfoJlYO~E4WVfzQPQp1y62bOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Four candidates facing voters next week told a district forum they would prioritize student supports, fiscal stability and continuity in leadership. The school board election will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025; polling will be at Frank G. Lindsey Elementary School, 57 Trolley Road in Montrose, and voting hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the forum host said. Information about absentee and early ballots is on the district website, henhudschools.org.

The forum was organized by the PennHud PTA Advocacy Committee and moderated by Hendrick Hudson High School students Haley Morris and Braden Mulligan. Janine Eichenholtz, co‑chair of the PTA advocacy committee, said the committee received 112 questions from 18 individuals and followed League of Women Voters guidance to select and rotate questions.

Candidates Alexis Bernard, Lisonbee Hubin, Erica Mills and Jeremy Basso each gave opening statements and responded to questions on finance, curriculum, facilities and student supports. Bernard described prior service on the board, saying she helped lead “a roughly $30,000,000 capital project” during her earlier term. Incumbents emphasized continuity: Jeremy Basso urged voters to choose steadiness, saying “continuity and consistency are crucial to maintain the course we have set,” and Erica Mills framed her re‑election bid around ongoing initiatives and policy work.

The forum rules barred audience questions and personal recordings; the district will post the official recording on its YouTube channel, moderators said. Voters may view candidate contact information at the venue and were reminded to vote on May 20.","Four candidates are competing for three three-year seats on the Hendrick Hudson Central School District board; forum moderators and the PTA outlined logistics and rules as candidates discussed continuity, student-first priorities and governance roles.","actionData","errors"]

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