Aileen M. O'Rourke

The meeting included special recognitions for the valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 2026, as well as a student government report regarding upcoming school events and concerts. The Board approved personnel actions for both certified and non-certified staff, appropriation changes for the 2025-2026 school year, and a donation from the For the Kids Foundation for outdoor classroom furniture. Additionally, the Board established the Senior Investigator Thomas M. O'Neal Memorial Scholarship. The meeting concluded with the ratification of the results for the district's budget vote and trustee election.

The meeting included public hearings on annual budget proposals and real property tax exemptions. Presentations were provided regarding the Mystery Science Program and student reports on upcoming academic events. Personnel actions for both certified and non-certified staff were approved. The board authorized multiple agreements, including multi-year internet service contracts with Crown Castle and Lightpath, and consulting services for leadership training. Several construction and renovation contracts for the Early Childhood Center were awarded. Furthermore, all received transportation proposals were rejected in favor of extending existing contracts with Suffolk Transportation Services and Montauk Bus LLC. Additional business included appropriation changes and an introduction to a new policy concerning the use of artificial intelligence in instruction.

The board conducted a budget hearing, discussing state budget delays and real property assessment relief, specifically addressing new mandatory tax exemptions for veterans with disabilities and potential exemptions for surviving spouses of first responders. The board also reviewed an amendment regarding tax exemptions for low-income senior citizens, along with detailed budget presentations covering state aid, tax levy caps, salary and benefit increases, and capital reserve projects for school facility upgrades. Additionally, a presentation was provided on the successful implementation of a new primary science curriculum, including teacher training, student engagement, and assessment strategies.

The board meeting agenda included a superintendent's report, curriculum and instruction updates such as a new technology plan and code of conduct revision, and personnel reports. Business matters featured the approval of treasurer and extra classroom activity fund reports, various service contracts, a GIS data sharing agreement, professional service proposals, and a budget adoption. Additionally, the board addressed recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and the Committee on Preschool Special Education, and reviewed property tax reports and firefighter exemption resolutions.

The meeting includes a budget workshop and hearing regarding the school district's financial planning. The agenda provides for a potential executive session to discuss confidential matters, followed by a public session to address action items recommended by the Superintendent of Schools and an announcement concerning the upcoming regular business meeting.