Alyssa Tracey

The meeting was held to conduct a public vote on two Bond Propositions for district-wide capital improvement projects. Bond Proposition I focused on building and site improvements, including tennis court replacement, outdoor lighting, security vestibules, and chiller upgrades, with an expenditure limit of $13,000,000. Bond Proposition II proposed additional upgrades such as new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, a new multipurpose synthetic turf field, and playground reconstruction, with an expenditure limit of $17,000,000, contingent upon the approval of Proposition I. The results of the voting were canvassed and recorded by the District Clerk.

The meeting featured student achievement reports, including recent championship wins and state competition successes. Discussions included a presentation on the development of the 2026-27 school budget and the financial constraints impacting the district. Board members approved various special education recommendations, financial reports, and a legal notice for the upcoming annual budget vote and school board election. Personnel actions were finalized, including leaves of absence, staff appointments, and volunteer coaching roles. Additionally, presentations were delivered on the 2026-27 budget for athletics, buildings and grounds, transportation, and special education.

This Instructional Technology Plan outlines the Westhampton Beach School District's commitment to integrating technology to support educational objectives, enhance communication, and foster lifelong learning by providing equitable access to technology and information. The strategic priorities include maintaining a state-of-the-art technology infrastructure with universal mobile device access. Key goals for the plan period focus on increasing equitable access to high-quality digital resources, upgrading wireless access points, and replacing network switches to ensure robust, high-speed data transfer across the district.

The Board of Education received educational presentations on a middle school interdisciplinary study and student athletic and extracurricular achievements. They approved CSE and CPSE special education recommendations, various financial reports including audited claims, budget status, and treasurer's reports. Action was taken on superintendent reports covering amended school meal prices, a student tuition contract, a contract addendum with Kidz Educational Services, a shared transportation agreement, the 2026-2027 budget preparation calendar, and a bond change order for middle school HVAC reconstruction. Additionally, the Board handled extensive personnel actions including appointments, leaves of absence, resignations, and coaching recommendations. New business included a budget workshop presentation for the middle school, and a session was held to discuss ongoing litigation.

The board reviewed educational presentations including student achievements and an overview of the 2026-27 budget development process. The board approved the February fund balance analysis, the call for the annual district budget vote, an amendment to a settlement agreement, printing service bid awards, an intermunicipal agreement for pupil transportation, and participation in a joint municipal cooperative bidding program. Furthermore, the board authorized an overnight field trip and awarded an RFP for Universal Pre-Kindergarten services. A variety of personnel actions were addressed, including multiple retirements, staff resignations, medical leave extensions, and new coaching appointments. Additionally, the board held presentations regarding the upcoming high school, elementary school, and curriculum and technology budgets.