Anthony Acosta-Brandi

This District-Wide School Safety Plan for Great Neck Public Schools outlines comprehensive strategies for ensuring the safety, health, and security of students and staff for the 2025-2026 school year. It addresses emergency management phases including prevention, mitigation, protection, response, and recovery, incorporating specific policies for threats and acts of violence, cardiac emergencies, and public health emergencies, including remote instruction. The plan details risk reduction initiatives, training and drill protocols, security measures, early detection of potentially violent behavior, and establishes communication and response protocols in collaboration with local agencies.

The meeting commenced with an Executive Session followed by the public session which began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Key agenda items included the presentation of the Superintendent's Report and a Budget Presentation #1. The Board conducted a second read and subsequently adopted Policy 8520 concerning Free and Reduced-Price Meal Service. Several actions were approved under Board/Administrative Affairs, including the acceptance of various donations for scholarships and awards, the adoption of the revised 2026-2027 BOE Meeting Calendar, and approval of budget transfers exceeding $50,000. Under Finance and Operations consent agenda items, the Board accepted the Internal Audit Report, acknowledged receipt of the December 2025 Claims Audit Report, accepted the Treasurer's reports for December 2025, authorized payment to district counsel for services rendered in December 2025, and approved several Change Orders related to capital projects at Parkville School, John F. Kennedy Elementary School, and North High School. Authorization was also granted for utilizing a cooperative purchasing contract and disposing of obsolete district property. Consent agenda items covered third-party service agreements, Special Education Services recommendations (including approvals for Committee on Special Education and Committee on Preschool Special Education), and Personnel matters, such as approving the Personnel Agenda, Memorandums of Agreement with the Great Neck Supervisors Association, the appointment of volunteers, and the placement of student teachers/observers for the Spring 2026 semester. The meeting concluded after receiving committee reports and adjourning.

This document outlines the Great Neck Board of Education's goals for the 2025-2026 school year. The strategic priorities include advancing academic excellence and innovative learning, promoting student well-being, inclusion, and mental wellness, ensuring consistency, communication, and collaboration across all schools, and planning for the future regarding facilities, demographics, and leadership.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as the opening and closing of a public hearing on the Revised 2025-2026 School Safety Plan, adoption of the 2025-2026 District-Wide School Safety Plan and Building Level Emergency Response Plans, and adoption of the 2025-2026 Professional Development Plan. The board also reviewed and approved donations, student teachers, and the 2026-2027 school and BOE meeting calendars. Additionally, there were policy reviews, abolishments, and discussions, as well as finance and operations matters, including a claims audit report, treasurer's report, payment of fees to counsel, termination of a construction contract, change orders, service contracts, and cooperative purchasing resolutions. The board also addressed third-party service agreements, special education services, and personnel matters.

The meeting included communications, student delegate reports from North Middle School, South High School, North High School, and South Middle School. Recognitions were given to the School Board, followed by the Superintendent's Report and a presentation on the Media Literacy Summer Curriculum Project. The board addressed donations for scholarships and monetary contributions, approved the 2025-2026 GNPS Board Goals, and discussed the Biennial Review Committee of the District-Level Shared Decision-Making Plan. They also reviewed policies, including student delegates, flag display, student attendance areas, and organic grounds care. Finance and operations were discussed, including the fee schedule for the Fun For Fours Program, group dental policy renewal, change orders for capital improvements, capital improvement applications, disposal of district property, and cyber liability insurance renewal. Third-party service agreements and special education services were also addressed, along with personnel matters and memorandums of understanding with the GNTA. The meeting concluded with board discussion and adjournment.