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October 22, 2026

Hudson School Board Meeting Summary of Action-October 21, 2026

Hudson Board Update with an anchor and rose compass

The Hudson Board of Directors meet on October 21, 2026 for a regular meeting. The following is provided for our community’s information and is meant merely meant to summarize at a high level those actions deemed of most interest to the community. The information contained herein should not be considered exhaustive or final until the board adopts meeting minutes at its next regularly scheduled meeting. 

Public Hearing

The board held a public hearing on the status of reserve fund balances to determine whether or not to remove the reserve fund caps and move those funds for unrestricted use. 

Reports

Several items were discussed that may result in future action. Those discussions included the following:

  • The possibility of offering an early retirement incentive to qualifying employees. 
  • Curriculum and instruction and possible efforts to replace the current ELA curriculum, school improvement and the fidelity of implementation of the district professional development plan, and property tax reform modeling scenarios.
  • Multiple building projects including a new sound shell for the music department, the status of the elementary playground, roof projects, the track, and elementary restroom remodeling.
  • On the unfinished business calendar, the following were discussed:
    • Instructure/Canvas: nothing to report, this will be removed from the calendar and updates will be provided as needed.
    • Substitute teacher pay rate: no action scheduled at this time.
    • Reviewed final form of Regulation 503.11R1 Disruptive Behavior

Action

  • In a consent resolution, approved out of state travel to Washington, D.C. for a teacher to attend the FBLA National Conference with a student qualifier; approved a dental insurance rate increase of 3.5% effective January 1, 2027, and approved the hiring of Garrett Tucker, preschool special education paraprofessional and Derek Drape, First Shift Custodian.
  • Determined that an increase to meal prices is not necessary and tabled action indefinitely.
  • Approved the transfer of $20,943.44 to the flexibility account to offset teacher salaries.
  • Approved the first reading of Policy 107 Religious Expression.

Commendations

  • A big thank you to the high school student council for planning such an outstanding homecoming week!
  • Congratulations to Macy O’Brien on qualifying for doubles at the state tennis tournament!
  • Congratulations to the NHS on being named a chapter of distinction!
  • Thank you to the PTO for planning such an amazing jog-a-thon!
  • Congratulations to the volleyball team for placing 3rd at the conference tournament!
  • Congratulations to Maeven Simmer and Tori Lang for being accepted to the 2026 Treble Opus Honor Choir!
  • Shout out to the 7th grade volleyball team for an undefeated season! 
  • Congratulations to the NICL middle school girls cross country medalists: Nadia Dodge, 5th place; Elsie Huinker, 8th place.
  • Congratulations to the NICL middle school boys cross country medalists: Aiden Neumann, 3rd place; Chase Klingman 8th place.
  • Congratulations and thank you to the Pirate Marching Band on an outstanding season. They are looking forward to competition next season in their new uniforms!
  • Thank you to students in grades P-6 for coming together to support the NHS food drive and local food bank, collecting an incredible 2,008 items! What a wonderful example of our students demonstrating kindness, generosity, and commitment to helping others in our community!
  • Congratulations to our All Conference Cross Country honorees!
    • Reese Hansen, 1st Team All Conference
    • Elle Gunnarson, Honorable Mention
    • Ella Annis, Honorable Mention
    • Logan Reger, Honorable Mention