Brian Hilmann

The board convened an executive session to deliberate on the employment status of specific staff members.

The board meeting included the approval of budget transfers and various personnel items. Additionally, the board convened into an executive session to discuss the employment status of specific staff members and ongoing negotiations.

The board meeting included the recognition of all-county artists and their teachers. The superintendent provided a budget development update, highlighting new programs and significant cost drivers such as health insurance and transportation. The meeting included approvals for budget adoption, personnel items, and contractual authorizations, as well as a referendum on capital reserve projects and the sale of the Beach Street property. Various PTA and student government representatives provided updates on their upcoming school initiatives, fundraisers, and events.

The Board of Education meeting focused on honoring student achievements and staff milestones. Key segments included the recognition of winter all-county and higher-level student athletes across various sports, including gymnastics, cheerleading, basketball, wrestling, and winter track. Additionally, the Board formally recognized numerous retiring staff members, including custodial staff, teacher aides, educators from various departments, and an administrator, commending their long-term service and dedication to the district. The meeting also highlighted the redesignation of Wantagh Middle School as an essential element school to watch by New York State.

This document outlines the Wantagh UFSD's framework for Elementary District Multiple-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI). Its primary goal is to accelerate learning for all students by providing scientific, research-based instruction, conducting universal screenings, and implementing increasingly intensive, targeted interventions. The plan formalizes processes for data-driven decision-making, progress monitoring, and guiding educational decisions, including special education referrals, in compliance with New York State Education Department regulations.