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117 items
A-1September 23 minutesOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
Approving minutes confirms the written record of an earlier meeting. It is different from voting again on the earlier decisions.
What is proposed?
Approve the September 23 executive, work, and public-session minutes.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
B-1Staff appointmentsOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
An appointment formally authorizes a person to serve in a district position.
What is proposed?
Approve professional appointments in special education, health, and French instruction.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
B-2Staff salary changesOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
A salary-change motion updates pay for listed staff; the attachments contain the individual amounts and terms.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed professional-staff salary changes, effective September 1.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
B-3Staff departuresOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
This category records departures from district employment. The category alone does not establish why a particular person left.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed civil-service resignations, retirements, and terminations.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
B-4Staff leaveOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
A leave is an authorized absence from work. We explain the public action without reproducing private reasons.
What is proposed?
Approve leave requests for the listed support staff.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
B-5Civil-service appointmentsOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
Civil-service appointments here include support roles such as paraprofessionals and lunch paraprofessionals.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed civil-service appointments.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
B-6Substitute appointmentsOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
Substitutes cover district duties when the regular staff member is unavailable.
What is proposed?
Approve substitute nurse and food-service appointments through June 30, 2027.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
B-7Staff reinstatementOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
Reinstatement places previously appointed staff back into the listed employment role.
What is proposed?
Approve the reinstatement of the listed home tutors.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
B-8Civil-service salariesOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
This motion concerns pay for support staff, separately from professional-staff salaries.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed civil-service salary changes.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
B-9Club advisorsOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
The X-schedule covers extra assignments; club advisors help supervise school activities. See the attachment for the specific assignments.
What is proposed?
Approve the school-year X-schedule and club advisors as presented.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
B-10VolunteersOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
Board approval records the people authorized for the listed volunteer roles. It does not explain screening procedures by itself.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed volunteers for the school year.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
C-1$1,000 speaker donationOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
Accepting a donation allows the district to use an offered gift for its stated purpose.
What is proposed?
Accept $1,000 from the Middle School PFA toward a guest speaker.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
D-1Preschool special educationOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
The Committee on Preschool Special Education recommends services for eligible preschool students. The Board is asked to endorse committee actions.
What is proposed?
Endorse the committee actions recorded for September 30.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote. Student-specific records are not published here in accordance with student privacy requirements.
E-1Nonresident tuitionOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
Nonresident tuition is a charge for pupils who attend from outside district residency. This is not a new general fee for district residents.
What is proposed?
Apply the Board-established annual tuition to the listed nonresident pupils for 2026–2027.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
E-2Nonresident pupil reportOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
Placing a report on file formally receives it into the district record; that is different from authorizing a new program.
What is proposed?
Receive the final nonresident pupil report for 2025–2026.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
E-3Hofstra fieldwork contractOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
A university fieldwork agreement sets terms for student observation and practical experience in district schools.
What is proposed?
Authorize the Board President to execute the Hofstra agreement through June 30, 2027.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
E-4Adelphi fieldwork contractOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
A university fieldwork agreement sets terms for student observation and practical experience in district schools.
What is proposed?
Authorize the Board President to execute the Adelphi agreement through June 30, 2027.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
E-5Voting delegateOctober 1, 2026On the agenda
What does this mean?
A voting delegate is designated to represent the district in the relevant voting role. The agenda excerpt does not specify that body.
What is proposed?
Appoint Susan Gargan as the district voting delegate.
What happened?
Outcome not verified. An agenda records a proposal, not a completed vote.
Section AOpening and agenda approvalOctober 1, 2026Unknown
What does this mean?
The opening establishes the meeting and the agenda to be considered.
What is proposed?
Pledge of Allegiance, call to order, and approval of the agenda.
What happened?
The agenda alone does not confirm what occurred. Recording review is pending.
Section APublic participationOctober 1, 2026Unknown
What does this mean?
Public comment gives residents a chance to address the Board. A comment is not a Board decision.
What is proposed?
Agenda-item comments are scheduled near the opening; other comments after the public meeting. Check the posted instructions for current rules.
What happened?
The agenda alone does not confirm what occurred. Recording review is pending.
Opening businessCarpenter and Todaro dedicationsOctober 1, 2026Unknown
What does this mean?
A recognition or dedication is a ceremonial part of a meeting, separate from a business motion.
What is proposed?
Dedications to Phil Carpenter and Paul Todaro are scheduled after voting and public comment.
What happened?
The agenda alone does not confirm what occurred. Recording review is pending.
Work IIRecognition of tenured teachersSeptember 23, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
Tenure is a continuing appointment for teachers after a probationary period. This item recognized teachers granted tenure in July, August, or September.
What is proposed?
Teachers receiving tenure in July, August, or September were presented.
What happened?
Teachers receiving tenure in July, August, or September were presented.
From the minutes
TENURE TEACHER PRESENTATION — Mrs. Kristina Cope, Assistant to the Superintendent for Human Resources, presented teachers who received tenure in July, August or September 2026.
A-1Approval of prior minutesSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
This motion asks trustees to approve the written record of earlier Board meetings.
What is proposed?
Approve August 26 and September 9 minutes. This approves the written record, rather than voting again on the earlier business.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Board of Education Minutes of the Executive, Work and Public Sessions of August 26, 2026, and the Executive and Work Sessions of September 9, 2026 APPROVED (Gargan, Leggio; 5-0)
B-1Professional-staff departureSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
This item covers a professional employee leaving the district through resignation or retirement.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed professional-staff resignation or retirement.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Professional Staff Resignations, Retirements of: John Mendolia (GMS-Music) effective 09/30/26. APPROVED (Gargan, Brownyard; 5-0)
B-2Professional-staff leaveSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
A leave request asks the district to approve time away from work for a professional employee.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed professional-staff leave requests.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Professional Staff Requests for Leave of: Nicole Lewis (SCS-Elem) effective on or about 12/14/26-01/29/27, Gabriella Morales (MGC-Elem) effective 10/27/26-01/29/27 and Megan Sabbatino (GMS-Elem) effective 10/15/26-01/29/27. APPROVED (Gargan, Bettinelli; 5-0)
B-3Professional appointmentsSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
These appointments add psychologists and classroom teachers to the district’s professional staff.
What is proposed?
Approve appointments in psychology and classroom teaching.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Professional Staff Appointments of: Anita Abraham (GMS-Psych), Valerie-Anne Aoudie (SHS-French), Kelly Carmichael (GMS-Elem) effective 09/08/26, Kaitlyn Corrigan (MGC-Elem), Valerie Greer (MDS-Trench), Anthony Karagianes (GMS-Music), Mary Lavis (MDS-Spec Ed), Wendy Mercado (MDS-Spanish), Matthew Stampfell (MDS-Spanish) all effective 09/01/26 unless otherwise noted. APPROVED (Leggio, Gargan; 5-0)
B-4Professional salary changesSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
This item updates pay for professional staff members listed in the packet.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed professional salary changes.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Professional Staff Salary Changes of: Tonanzin Abundia (SHS-World Language), Ava Bryant (GMS-Spec Ed), Fatima Cardoza (GMS-Science), Amanda Cheson (SCS-Speech), Emily Corso (MDS-Spec. Ed), Courtney Costello (MGC-ENL), Lindsay Eaton (BAS-ENL), DeAnna Grenaux (SHS-Science), Jeanine Harding (SHS-Math), Jonathan Helenke (MDS-Spec. Ed), Ryan Hernandez (UPK-Speech), Anna Hightower (SHS-Science), Isabella Iadicico (MDS-Science), Ann Lang (GMS-Spec. Ed), Justin Leonhardt (MDS-Music), Michael Longo (FAS-Elem), Annie Mazo (BAS-Elem), Renee Mancuso (DO-Spec. Ed), Amaryllis Manzo (GMS-Elem), Jenna Marra (MGC-Spec. Ed), Emeky Meneses (GMS-Elem), Jessica Miller (MDS-Science), Karol Pazmino-Lucero (MDS-SS), Jennifer Pierce (GMS-Spec. Ed), Ann Pigate (BAS-Art), Stacey Plasencia-McCaffery (MGC-Elem), Nicole Portelli (MGC-Art), Lyndsey Reilly (MGC-Spec. Ed), Sarah Rozmus (GMS-Elem), Michael Schlessinger (SHS-Spec. Ed), Rebecca Schwartz (SHS-Spec. Ed), Jonathan Solorzano (SHS-Spec. Ed), Matthew Stampfel (MDS-Spanish), Catherine Surian (MGC-Elem), Nicolete Zahraban (SHS-ENL/ELA) and Christopher Zangler-Scadato (SHS-Science) all effective 09/01/26. APPROVED (Bettinelli, Brownyard; 5-0)
B-5Support-staff departuresSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
This item covers departures from civil-service positions in the district.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed civil-service staff departures.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Civil Service Appointments and Terminations of: Janie Carroll (GMS-Nurse) effective 09/01/26, Joseph DeNatalie (SHS-Custodial) effective 10/19/26, Anita Dunn (SHS-Nurse) effective 11/01/26, Vanessa Huff (SHS-FSW) effective 09/03/26, Ramona Ramirez (SCS-FSW) effective 08/24/26, Theresa Bowden (SHS-Para) effective 09/22/26, Catelyn Burke (FAS-Para) effective 06/30/26, Maria De La Torre (GMS-Para) effective 06/30/26, David Fortune (MDS-Para) effective 09/11/26, Patricia Gallo (BAS-Para) effective 06/30/26, Sam Jordan (GMS-Para) effective 06/30/26, Alicia Malakoff (DW-Lunch Para) effective 06/30/26, Jacqueline Mendoza (DW-Para) effective 09/10/26, Deanna Miller (MDS-Para) effective 06/30/26, Niles Murillo (MGC-Para) effective 09/08/26, Rose Moraine Raphael (FAS-Para) effective 06/30/26, Selena Rodriguez-Joy (SHS-Para) effective 09/09/26, Delaney Rohme (MDS-Para) effective 09/01/26, Shawanna Staten (MGC-Para) effective 06/30/26, Ana Tale (GMS-Para) effective 06/30/26, Jeremy Yancha (GMS-Para) effective 09/04/26. APPROVED (Brownyard, Leggio; 5-0)
B-6Support-staff leaveSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
These requests give support staff approved time away from work.
What is proposed?
Approve support-staff leave requests.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Civil Service Requests for Leave of: Kayla Davide (MDS-FSW) effective 09/01/26-09/12/26, Maria Martinez Rodriguez (MDS-FSW) effective 09/08/26-09/21/26, Kim Maurer (DW-Floating Nurse) effective 09/01/26-09/07/26, Silvia Ruiz (MDS-FSW) effective 09/11/26-09/09/26, Kiriaki Glaloars (SHS-Para) effective 09/01/26, Felicia Hagerman (MDS-Spec. Ed) effective 09/16/26-TBD and Kendell Siew (UPK-Para) effective 09/01/26-11/06/26. APPROVED (Leggio, Bettinelli; 5-0)
B-7Staff reinstatementsSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
A reinstatement returns a staff member to a district position after a period away.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed reinstatements.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Civil Service Reinstatements of: Ailyn Bernardo (MGC-Para) effective 09/01/26 and Elena Rodriguez-Solorzano (MDS-Para) effective 09/01/26. APPROVED (Brownyard, Gargan; 5-0)
B-8Support-staff appointmentsSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
These appointments add staff to guard, nursing, and paraprofessional positions.
What is proposed?
Approve appointments for guards, nursing, and paraprofessional roles.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Civil Service Appointments of: Nicolas Capone (MDS-Guard), Devin Ludwig (GMS-3 Nurse) effective 09/08/26, Gabriel Rose (SHS-Guard), Devine Smith (MDS-Senior Guard), Justin Aguila (MDS-Para), Nicole Bond (SCS-Para), Sarah Cabrera (SCS-Para), Sonia Roman (FAS-Para) effective 09/10/26, Diana Chiacara-Velasca (GMS-Para), DeAnna Greimaux (GMS-Para), Christina Esposito (MDS-Para), Nora Evangelista (SCS-Para), Maxwell Freyre (GMS-Para) effective 09/10/26, Emely Fuentes (GMS-Para), Lucy Gomez (SCS-Lunch Para), Tania Gomez (GMS-Para), Sequoya Hargroved (GMS-Para) effective 09/10/26, Alicia Malakoff, Jacqueline Mendoza (GMS-Para) effective 09/14/26, Serena Moffitt (GMS-Para), Machenzie Narvazz (BAS-Para) effective 09/10/26, Vielka Pichardo-Vargas (BAS-Para), Mehek Rafee (SCS-Para), Sarah Rao (SCS-Para), Coartney Rodriguez (SCS-Para), Angela Solorzano (SHS-Para), Ana Tale (GMS-Para), Jacqueline Mendoza (GMS-Para) and Shkeela Tariq (GMS-Para) effective 09/11/26, all effective 09/01/26 unless otherwise noted. APPROVED (Gargan, Brownyard; 5-0)
B-9Annual district appointmentsSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
This item names people for recurring district appointments during the 2026–27 school year.
What is proposed?
Approve annual appointments for listed district roles.
What happened?
Approved, 4–0. The minutes explicitly record Guy Leggio abstaining. The other individual votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Not separately recorded |
| Guy Leggio | Abstained |
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Annual Appointments of: Wendy LaMagna (DO-HS Extra Curriculum Student Activity Treasurer), Wendy LaMagna (DO-MS Extra Curriculum Student Activity Treasurer), Maryann Leggio/Wendy LaMagna (MDS-MS Student Government Advisor) and Marisol Zapatero (BO-Summer School Coordinator) all effective 07/01/26-06/30/26. APPROVED (Bettinelli, Brownyard; 4-0 Leggio Abstain)
B-10Substitute appointmentsSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
These appointments authorize substitute staff to cover district roles as needed.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed substitute appointments.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Substitute Appointments of: Custodian: Bryan Diaz, Anastasia Everdeen, Christopher McKeiver, Colin Ulman all effective 09/24/26; FSW: Edwin Perez effective 09/01/26; Clerical: Donna White effective 09/24/26; Teacher: Nora Balnik effective 09/17/26, Alessandra Ascarruz, Brandon Horrocks, Jessica Papavera all effective 09/01/26; Home Tutor: Nathaniel Cinque, Alexis Coolhaugh, all effective 09/01/26; Per Diem Sub Teacher: Kaylie Camilleri (BAS), Kaitlyn Corrigan (MGC), Laura Figueras (GMS), Anthony Graff (MDS), Olivia Osterloh, Jessica Papavera (FAS), Kayla Reynolds (BAS), all effective 09/01/26; Home Tutor: Thomas Natiorski effective 09/01/26. APPROVED (Leggio, Gargan; 5-0)
B-11Staff reappointmentsSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
These reappointments renew civil-service staff assignments for the coming school year.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed civil-service reappointments.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Civil Service Reappointments of: Alessandra Ascarruz (Sub Teacher), Alexis Coolbaugh (Sub Para), Brandon Horrocks (Sub Teacher), Jessica Papavera (Sub Teacher) all effective 09/01/26. APPROVED (Gargan, Brownyard; 5-0)
B-12Changes in assignmentSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
This item changes the assignments of permanent substitute teachers.
What is proposed?
Approve changes in the assignments of listed permanent substitute teachers.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Civil Service Change in Assignment of: Kelly Colgan (MDS-Perm Sub Teacher), Mary Hovesradl (GMS-Perm Sub Teacher), Isabella Nuzzo (MDS-Perm Sub Teacher), Hailey Over (SCS-Perm Sub Teacher), Kristin Ventrzcelli (HAS-Perm Sub Teacher) all effective 09/15/26, or as 09/01/26 unless otherwise noted. APPROVED (Bettinelli, Leggio; 5-0)
B-13Support-staff salariesSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
This item updates pay for civil-service staff listed in the packet.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed civil-service salary changes.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Civil Service Salary Changes of: Kiriaki Glaloaris (SHS-Para) effective 09/14/26, Myles Rabin (SHS-Para) effective 09/01/26, Shanaya Ramirez (SHS-Para) effective 09/14/26, Tyler Rodriguez (GMA-Para) effective 09/01/26. APPROVED (Gargan, Leggio; 5-0)
B-14Fall extra-duty scheduleSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
The fall X-schedule sets extra-duty assignments in Health, Physical Education, and Athletics.
What is proposed?
Amend the fall Health, Physical Education, and Athletics X-schedule.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Amendment to the X-schedule for the Department of Health, Physical Education and Athletics for the fall season of the 2026-2027 school year as presented. APPROVED (Bettinelli, Brownyard; 5-0)
B-15PM School teachersSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
This item adds teachers to the district’s PM School program.
What is proposed?
Approve additional PM School teacher appointments.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the additional appointments of the PM School Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year, as presented. APPROVED (Leggio, Bettinelli; 5-0)
B-16Volunteers and counselorsSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
This item approves the listed school-year volunteers and counselors.
What is proposed?
Approve listed school-year volunteers and counselors.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Volunteers and Counselors as set presented. APPROVED (Brownyard; 5-0)
C-1Annual property tax ratesSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Sets Bay Shore’s residential and commercial property-tax rates for the 2026–2027 school year.
What is proposed?
Adopt the listed residential and commercial tax rates for 2026–2027.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to adopt the 2026-2027 tax rate to be set at $23.73 for residential properties and $32.99 for commercial properties in accordance with the Islip Town Board's certified final adjusted base proportions and assessment figures. APPROVED (Gargan, Leggio; 5-0)
C-2Prior-year budget increaseSeptember 23, 2026Tabled
What does this mean?
Raises the 2025–2026 spending authority by $7,513,394.11 to match actual expenditures, using the reserve sources listed in the packet.
What is proposed?
Increase the 2025–2026 appropriation budget by $7,513,394.11 to cover actual expenditures, using listed reserve sources.
What happened?
Tabled to a future meeting; no approval is recorded for this proposal.
What's next?
Watch for this item at a future Board meeting.
From the minutes
Motion to authorize an amendment to increase the appropriation budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026 by $7,513,394.11 to cover actual expenditures incurred during the school year, of which $1,350,000 will come from the Employee Benefits Accrued Liability Reserve, $150,000 from the TRS Retirement Contribution Reserve, and $6,013,391.11 will come from Unappropriated Reserves. TABLED TO FUTURE MEETING
C-3Johnson Controls amendmentSeptember 23, 2026Tabled
What does this mean?
The September item proposed an amendment to a Johnson Controls agreement.
What is proposed?
Approve the proposed Johnson Controls agreement amendment.
What happened?
Tabled to a future meeting; no approval is recorded for this proposal.
What's next?
Watch for this item at a future Board meeting.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the Amendment between Bay Shore Union Free School District and Johnson Controls, Inc ('JCI') as presented. TABLED TO FUTURE MEETING
C-4Adult lunch pricesSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Sets the price adults pay for school lunches.
What is proposed?
Approve the proposed increase in adult school-lunch prices.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the adult school lunch price increase for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. APPROVED (Brownyard, Bettinelli; 5-0)
C-5Voting equipment donationSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Adds donated voting machines and privacy booths from the Suffolk County Board of Elections to district equipment.
What is proposed?
Accept voting machines and privacy booths from the Suffolk County Board of Elections.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the donation of voting machines and privacy booths from the Suffolk County Board of Elections. APPROVED (Leggio, Gargan; 5-0)
C-6Pre-K sound-system donationSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Provides the Universal Pre-K program with a donated sound system from its Parent Faculty Association.
What is proposed?
Accept a sound-system donation from the Universal Pre-K PFA.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve the donation to the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Center of a sound system from the Universal Pre-Kindergarten PFA. APPROVED (Leggio, Gargan; 5-0)
D-1Special-education committee actionsSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
The Committee on Special Education recommends individualized services for eligible students; the Board votes on the committee’s listed recommendations.
What is proposed?
Endorse listed Committee on Special Education actions.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve actions taken by the Bay Shore Committee on Special Education pertaining to students being considered for Special Education services as noted in the minutes of the CSE Meetings of: March 16-17, 2026, April 20, 2026, May 1, 12, 19, 21, 2026, August 7, 12, 17, 21, 27, 2026 and September 3-4, 9-10, 14, 2026. APPROVED (Brownyard, Bettinelli; 5-0)
D-2Preschool committee actionsSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
The Committee on Preschool Special Education recommends services for eligible preschoolers; this vote covers the committee actions listed in its report.
What is proposed?
Endorse listed preschool special-education committee actions.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve actions taken by the Bay Shore Committee on Preschool Special Education pertaining to students being considered for Preschool Special Education services as noted in the minutes of the CPSE Meetings of: August 5, 19, 2026 and September 3, 8, 10-11, 15, 2026. APPROVED (Bettinelli, Gargan; 5-0)
D-3Individual home-instruction planSeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Approves an individualized plan for instruction delivered at home instead of in a school building.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed individual home-instruction plan without disclosing the student.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to adopt the Individual Home Instruction Plan presented on behalf of the student named in the plan be approved for the 2026-2027 school year. APPROVED (Brownyard, Gargan; 5-0)
E-1Replace the existing evaluation policySeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Policy 4321.4 sets district procedures for independent educational evaluations requested for students receiving special-education services.
What is proposed?
Rescind the existing Policy 4321.4. A separate motion addresses adoption of the updated version.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to rescind current Board Policy 4321.4 Independent Educational Evaluations. APPROVED (Leggio, Gargan; 5-0)
E-2Adopt updated evaluation policySeptember 23, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Policy 4321.4 sets district procedures for independent educational evaluations requested for students receiving special-education services.
What is proposed?
Adopt updates to Policy 4321.4 on Independent Educational Evaluations.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes; collective vote 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
From the minutes
Motion to approve and adopt the updates to Board Policy 4321.4 Independent Educational Evaluations. APPROVED (Bettinelli, Gargan; 5-0)
Public commentStudent-safety public commentsSeptember 23, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
Residents used the public-comment period to raise student-safety concerns, including a pre-K elopement incident.
What is proposed?
Residents raised student-safety concerns, including concerns about a pre-K elopement incident. The minutes do not provide complete statements or record a decision on those requests.
What happened?
Residents raised student-safety concerns, including concerns about a pre-K elopement incident. The minutes do not provide complete statements or record a decision on those requests.
From the minutes
Mr. Douglas Meehan shared comments and concerns related to student safety and policy and procedures related to student safety. Ms. Emily Butler shared concerns regarding a recent elopement at the Pre-Kindergarten center. Ms. Melissa Porter also shared questions and concerns regarding safety practices and the elopement incident at the Pre-Kindergarten center.
Executive SessionExecutive SessionSeptember 23, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
This entry summarizes the closed-session motions and subjects listed in the Board minutes.
What is proposed?
Enter Executive Session to discuss current employees, pending litigation, and contract negotiations.
What happened?
The Board voted 5–0 to enter at 4:01 p.m., returned to Executive Session at 6:31 p.m. on a 5–0 vote, then voted 5–0 to adjourn at 7:23 p.m.
What's next?
The district minutes on PDF page 5 record the motions and subjects.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
IIStudent protection and federal requestsSeptember 9, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
This update described the district’s response when federal officials seek access to students or student information.
What is proposed?
Present an overview of the district response protocol.
What happened?
The presenter described review of judicial orders, a district contact person, and limits on information sharing.
IIIGirls on the RunSeptember 9, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
A proposed after-school program combines social-emotional lessons with running activities.
What is proposed?
Offer the program at South Country and Gardiner Manor, with twice-weekly sessions and a culminating 5K.
What happened?
The presentation described no-cost sessions at South Country and Gardiner Manor, with training and materials provided.
IVWater safety information for familiesSeptember 9, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
The presentation covered the district’s water-safety messages to families and plans to share local swimming-lesson opportunities.
What is proposed?
Explain district water-safety and drowning-prevention communications.
What happened?
The presenter described multilingual water-safety tips already posted and local swimming-lesson opportunities to be shared with families.
VMoving younger athletes to higher-level teamsSeptember 9, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
Explains how middle-school athletes may be evaluated to join older students on junior-varsity or varsity teams.
What is proposed?
Review the district athletic-placement process.
What happened?
The presentation covered coach recommendations, physical readiness, individual student meetings, parent involvement, and updated state criteria.
VIAthletics policy: first readingSeptember 9, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
Policy 5280 governs interscholastic sports; the proposed addition sets out how younger students may be considered for higher-level teams.
What is proposed?
Add the athletic-placement process for middle-school students to Policy 5280, Interscholastic Athletics.
What happened?
The Board reviewed the proposed athletic-placement language as the policy’s first reading.
Work IIBiology and Earth science curriculumAugust 26, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
A curriculum presentation explains what students will study and the materials teachers will use.
What is proposed?
Present curriculum plans aligned with revised state science standards.
What happened?
The presenter described New Visions for Biology and Earth to Leigh for Earth and Space Science, with local adaptation. This is recorded as a presentation.
Work IIISeptember 11 remembranceAugust 26, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
A commemoration plan explains scheduled activities across grade levels.
What is proposed?
Present age-appropriate activities for the 25th anniversary of September 11.
What happened?
Plans included community service, first-responder recognition, learning resources, and school ceremonies.
Work IVHigh-school ratings presentationAugust 26, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
The presentation summarized the high school’s U.S. News rating and the indicators discussed alongside it, including AP results and graduation outcomes.
What is proposed?
Review the high school’s U.S. News ranking and student outcomes.
What happened?
The principal discussed ranking measures, AP results, and graduation outcomes. The minutes record a presentation, not a new Board action.
Work VVaping-prevention curriculumAugust 26, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
You and Me, Together Vape-Free is a five-lesson prevention curriculum the district was considering for secondary students.
What is proposed?
Explore Stanford’s You and Me, Together Vape-Free program for secondary students.
What happened?
The presenter described the no-cost five-lesson curriculum and its possible use in Physical Education classes.
Work VIOvernight volleyball tournament tripAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
An overnight trip request asks permission for student travel beyond the normal school day.
What is proposed?
Permit the varsity girls’ team to attend the October 9–10 Shen Fall Fest tournament, using team funds and fundraising, with students paying for meals.
What happened?
The minutes state that the Board approved the request. They do not separately report a vote tally or named votes for this item.
Work VIIEvaluation policy: second readingAugust 26, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
Policy 4321.4 governs independent educational evaluations requested for students receiving special-education services.
What is proposed?
Review the final draft of Policy 4321.4 on independent educational evaluations.
What happened?
The presenter reported no further changes and said the final draft would go to the September 23 meeting for a decision.
A-1Approval of prior minutesAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Records the Board’s approval of the written minutes for the June 17, July 1, and August 5 meetings.
What is proposed?
Approve June 17, July 1, and August 5 minutes.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-1Professional-staff departuresAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Records a departure from a professional-staff position.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed professional-staff departures.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-2Professional-staff leaveAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Requests leave for one or more professional staff members.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed professional-staff leave.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-3Professional appointmentsAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Fills the professional positions listed in the Board packet.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed professional appointments.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-4Part-time reappointmentsAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Renews the listed part-time staff appointments.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed part-time reappointments.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-5Professional salary changesAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Updates pay for the professional staff members listed in the packet.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed professional salary changes.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-6Support-staff departuresAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Records departures from civil-service support positions.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed support-staff departures.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-7Staff reinstatementsAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Returns the listed employees to their district positions.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed staff reinstatements.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-8Support-staff appointmentsAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Fills the civil-service support positions listed in the packet.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed support-staff appointments.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-9Substitute appointmentsAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Adds the listed substitute staff to the district’s substitute roster.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed substitute appointments.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-10Changes in assignmentAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Changes the listed employees’ district assignments.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed changes in assignment.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-11Support salary changesAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Updates pay for the support staff members listed in the packet.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed support salary changes.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-12School-year paraprofessionalsAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Appoints paraprofessionals for the school-year schedule.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed school-year paraprofessionals.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-13Substitute teacher reappointmentsAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Renews the listed substitute-teacher appointments.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed substitute teacher reappointments.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-14Substitute paraprofessionals and tutorsAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Appoints substitute paraprofessionals and tutors for district coverage.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed substitute paraprofessionals and tutors.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-15Volunteers and counselorsAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Approves the listed volunteers and counselors for district roles.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed volunteers and counselors.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
B-16Fall coaching salariesAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Sets the fall coaching assignments and salaries listed in the packet.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed fall coaching salaries.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-1Treasurer and auditor reportsAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
The Treasurer’s report summarizes district account activity; the Claims Auditor report covers bills reviewed for payment.
What is proposed?
Receive and place on file the May 2026 Treasurer and Claims Auditor reports.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-2$40 million tax anticipation borrowingAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Tax Anticipation Notes provide short-term cash by borrowing against expected tax receipts; the packet lists $40 million and a 2.9868% net interest rate.
What is proposed?
Authorize $40 million in Tax Anticipation Notes, borrowing against expected tax receipts. The listed net interest rate is 2.9868%.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-3$75,000 CVA-claims budget revisionAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Moves $75,000 into the prior-year General Fund budget to pay settled Child Victims Act claims.
What is proposed?
Revise the prior-year General Fund budget by $75,000 for payment of settled Child Victims Act claims. This is a budget revision, not a stated total of all district settlements.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-4ESBOCES classroom-use amendmentAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Amends the district’s classroom-use agreement with Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed esboces classroom-use amendment.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-5Printing contractsAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Awards district printing-service contracts for the listed jobs and vendors.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed printing contracts.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-6Obsolete athletic equipmentAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Removes the listed athletic equipment from active district inventory because it is no longer needed.
What is proposed?
Declare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-7Obsolete library booksAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Removes library books that the district has designated as no longer needed for its collections.
What is proposed?
Declare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-8Obsolete social-studies textbooksAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Removes outdated social-studies textbooks from district inventory.
What is proposed?
Declare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-9High-school kitchen equipmentAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Removes outdated equipment from the high-school kitchen inventory.
What is proposed?
Declare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-10Other obsolete kitchen equipmentAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Removes the additional listed kitchen equipment from active district inventory.
What is proposed?
Declare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
D-1Special-education committee structureAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Sets the structure of the district’s Committee on Special Education, which reviews and recommends services for eligible students.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed special-education committee structure.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
D-2Special-education committee membershipAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Appoints members to the Committee on Special Education for the coming school year.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed special-education committee membership.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
D-3Special-education committee actionsAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Endorses the listed recommendations from the Committee on Special Education.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed special-education committee actions.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
D-4Parent committee representativeAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Appoints a parent representative to the district’s special-education committee.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed parent committee representative.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
D-5Preschool annual-review minutesAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Approves the preschool committee’s annual-review meeting record.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed preschool annual-review minutes.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-1Athletic trainer agreementAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
The agreement covers athletic-trainer services for district sports programs.
What is proposed?
Approve the athletic-trainer agreement presented to the Board.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-2St. Joseph’s fieldwork contractAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
A university fieldwork agreement sets the terms for student observation and practical experience in district schools.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed st. joseph’s fieldwork contract.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-3Stony Brook fieldwork contractAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
A university fieldwork agreement sets the terms for student observation and practical experience in district schools.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed Stony Brook fieldwork contract.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-4LIU fieldwork contractAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
A university fieldwork agreement sets the terms for student observation and practical experience in district schools.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed LIU fieldwork contract.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-5Binghamton fieldwork amendmentAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
A university fieldwork agreement sets the terms for student observation and practical experience in district schools.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed Binghamton fieldwork amendment.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-6Touro fieldwork amendmentAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
A university fieldwork agreement sets the terms for student observation and practical experience in district schools.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed Touro fieldwork amendment.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-7Settlement agreementAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Authorizes the Board President to sign the settlement agreement presented to the Board.
What is proposed?
Authorize the Board President to sign the settlement agreement.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-8Stipulation agreementAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Authorizes the Board President to sign the stipulation agreement presented to the Board.
What is proposed?
Authorize the Board President to sign the stipulation agreement.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-9Whole Child Academy servicesAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Covers educational and support services provided by Whole Child Academy under a district agreement.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed whole child academy services.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-10Potsdam fieldwork extensionAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Extends the district’s student-fieldwork agreement with SUNY Potsdam.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed Potsdam fieldwork extension.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-11Rescind flag and facility-naming policiesAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Removes the existing rules for displaying flags at district facilities and naming school buildings.
What is proposed?
Rescind the current flag-display regulation 4311.1/R and facility-naming policy 7500.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-12Adopt updated flag and naming policiesAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Adopts updated rules for displaying flags at district facilities and naming school buildings.
What is proposed?
Adopt updated versions of flag-display regulation 4311.1/R and facility-naming policy 7500.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-13Administrators’ agreementAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Approves the agreement setting employment terms for district administrators.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed administrators’ agreement.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-14Interim language-director agreementAugust 26, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Approves an interim agreement for the director of the district’s language program.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed interim language-director agreement.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
IIDistrict goalsAugust 5, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
The Superintendent’s annual priorities covered safety, student opportunity, community engagement, finance, and staffing.
What is proposed?
Present the district’s goals for the school year in safety, student opportunity, community engagement, finance, and staffing.
What happened?
The Superintendent presented priorities in safety, opportunity, community engagement, finance, and personnel. Examples included single-point building access, the IB Career Program, and energy savings.
III504 referralsAugust 5, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
A Section 504 referral starts a school review of access needs and possible accommodations for a student whose condition affects participation.
What is proposed?
Review the updated referral forms and steps for Section 504 plans.
What happened?
Updated forms and steps were reviewed to support communication among teachers, families, and outside providers.
IVClassroom technologyAugust 5, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
The presentation examined how district devices are used in class and how teachers can balance screen time with offline instruction.
What is proposed?
Review classroom technology use and approaches to purposeful screen time.
What happened?
Presenters discussed balancing offline learning with purposeful technology use. GoGuardian usage data were described as a way to examine screen-time patterns.
VIndependent evaluations: first readingAugust 5, 2026Discussed
What does this mean?
Policy 4321.4 sets district rules for independent educational evaluations requested for students receiving special-education services.
What is proposed?
Introduce proposed changes to cost limits, evaluator qualifications, and travel radius for independent educational evaluations.
What happened?
The first reading covered proposed limits on evaluation cost, evaluator qualifications, and travel radius.
ABoard presidentJuly 1, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Elects the Board member who will lead meetings as president for the 2026–2027 school year.
What is proposed?
Appoint Andrew Arcuri as Board president for 2026–2027.
What happened?
Andrew Arcuri appointed; 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
ABoard vice presidentJuly 1, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Names the Board vice president for the 2026–2027 school year.
What is proposed?
Appoint Guy Leggio as Board vice president for 2026–2027.
What happened?
Guy Leggio appointed; 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
C-33Johnson Controls agreementJuly 1, 2026Tabled
What does this mean?
The July 1 agenda proposed an agreement between Bay Shore UFSD and Johnson Controls Inc.
What is proposed?
Approve the agreement between Bay Shore UFSD and Johnson Controls Inc. as presented.
What happened?
Tabled.
What's next?
Watch for this item at a future Board meeting.
D-6School safety planJuly 1, 2026Approved
What does this mean?
Adopts the district-wide school safety plan for 2026–2027, covering prevention, response, and emergency procedures.
What is proposed?
Adopt Bay Shore’s district-wide School Safety Plan for 2026–2027.
What happened?
Adopted; 5–0.
Who voted how?
The minutes report a collective total. Individual roll-call votes are not separately recorded here.
Motion made by Guy Leggio · Seconded by Susan Gargan