Board Of Education Meeting
The meeting commenced with special presentations from the Superintendent, Ex Officio Student Board Members, the Office of Curriculum & Instruction, and the Director of Guidance Services. Following public comments procedures, the Board approved the Treasurer's Report for November 2025 and the list of Warrants issued since the previous meeting. A significant portion of the meeting involved consent agenda actions regarding Personnel, including granting tenure to one Social Studies teacher, approving various substitute and continuing education appointments, establishing a new administrative position, and processing leaves of absence. Consent actions also covered Student matters such as Special Education placements and Home Teaching approvals. Buildings & Grounds required approvals for building use, declaring equipment obsolete or returning it to inventory, and approving the revised District-Wide School Safety Plan, including the Cardiac Arrest Emergency Response Annex. Financial matters approved included the Revenue Status Report, Budget Status Report, Claims Auditor Report for December 2025, budgetary appropriation transfers, contract awards for related and health services, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office, a license agreement with Suffolk County Community College for graduation ceremonies, contracts with NY Fun Factory and SCOPE Education Services, and acceptance of the Single Audit Report for 2024-2025. Following an executive session for personnel matters, the Board took action in the second public session to award the 'Dust Collector Project' to RMS Industries, subject to specification confirmation, and authorized the Board President to execute an agreement regarding advanced sick and vacation days for David Seckeler.