Board of Education Recap | February 10, 2026

Описание: In this episode of Carmel Unfiltered, Samantha Fulling provides a full, start-to-finish recap of the February 10, 2026 Carmel Board of Education meeting.
This meeting included student recognitions, two rounds of public comment, personnel votes, policy discussions, and committee updates. Emotions ran high during public comment, particularly regarding the non-reappointment of the girls varsity lacrosse coach. Several students and parents addressed the Board, raising concerns about transparency, communication, and process.
Trustees responded by explaining the Board’s role in personnel decisions and the legal limitations surrounding public discussion of employee matters.
The meeting also included:
• Recognition of FBLA competitors and College Board award recipients

• Senior Awards and scholarship breakdown (nearly $118,000 awarded from community benefactors)

• Introduction of Unified Sports programs

• Personnel approvals, including coaching appointments

• Discussion and withdrawal of a motion to disband the Transportation Advisory Committee

• Review of the 2026–27 school calendar

• Debate over a proposed fraternization policy (second reading not waived)

• Denial of a CTA grievance

• Questions raised about hiring practices, contract payouts, UPK funding, and Open Meetings Law compliance

• Clarification regarding CTA negotiations

• Recognition of Black History Month and a community event
This episode walks through what was said, what decisions were made, and how trustees responded — providing context for those who could not attend the meeting.
As always, this recap reflects publicly available information and statements made during the meeting.
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Full 2/10/26 BOE Meeting:    • Carmel Central School District Board of Ed...  
Important Time Stamps for 2/10 Meeting:
Student Recognition (4:00)
Public Comment (18:00)
Board Comment (40:50)
Superintendent Report (47:30)
Senior Awards Presentation (51:00)
Board/Committee Business (59:13)
Transportation Advisory Committee (1:31:00)
Washington Trip (1:42:00)
Public Comment (1:45:00)
Board Comment (1:50:00)