Board approves April 6 as an additional inclement‑weather give‑back day

The Hastings‑on‑Hudson Union Free School District Board of Education voted to designate Monday, April 6, as an additional inclement‑weather give‑back day after trustees discussed how a recently issued state waiver affects the district’s snow‑day calculations.

During discussion trustees noted the state had issued a waiver retroactively and asked district staff to investigate whether the district could decline the waiver’s application to its calendar. Chair (S2) framed the question about timing and logistics; a trustee pressed that the district could still vote later if needed but that approving April 6 would give families time to plan.

The board member who moved the motion (S3) said simply, “So moved.” Trustee S1 seconded the motion. Chair (S2) called for the vote; the board signaled unanimous approval with an “Aye.” Staff said they would notify families the following day and follow up at the next meeting about how to schedule the remaining inclement‑weather make‑up days and how the waiver calculation applies to the other dates.

Trustees also discussed broader calendar tradeoffs: several members noted the district already has a relatively large number of “give‑back” days and that accepting a state waiver might affect instructional‑time calculations. Some trustees said they wanted to compare practices with nearby districts and consult HCA leadership before finalizing the schedule for the other make‑up days.

The board’s immediate action was procedural: approve April 6 and direct staff to notify families and report back on the waiver question and remaining calendar decisions at the next meeting.