Cecelia Bonner

The Action Meeting followed an Executive Session and included several key items. Routine matters involved the approval of CSE/CPSE and SCSE Minutes covering November and December 2025, and approval for the use of facilities by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Long Island chapter. Information sessions covered the Superintendent's Report and a New York State Assessment Update. Curriculum actions included the emergency approval of overnight athletic trips for the Girls Track Team to New Haven, CT, an MBK trip to Brooklyn, NY, and a UHS Social Studies trip to St. Francis Preparatory School. Business and finance items approved included The Long Island School Mental Health Collaborative Grant, the Proposal Request For Aerospace Future Lab: Afterschool Program, acceptance of Library of Congress Grant Funds, approval of Creating Healthy Schools and Communities (Cornell Cooperative), and approval of Budget Transfers. Personnel actions included ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement with the Custodial Unit and approval of the Personnel Consent Agenda.

This 2022-2025 Instructional Technology Plan outlines the district's strategy to integrate technology to enhance academic and social development, preparing students for a global society. Key pillars include expanding the 1:1 device initiative to all K-12 teachers, providing comprehensive professional development for staff on technology integration and platforms like Schoology, and expanding the K-12 technology curriculum to align with NYS Computer Science Standards, emphasizing digital citizenship and career readiness. The plan aims to ensure equitable access to technology and support rigorous academic standards.

The meeting included discussions and actions on various topics, such as the approval of CSE meeting minutes, approval of the use of facilities for the Uniondale Fire Department, the Superintendent's report, a presentation by "Club Danza Folklorica" in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, and recognition of safety officers. Also covered were the approval of a trip to Vaugh College, a proposal for UHS Music Student to Participate in the All-State NYSSMA Conference, a proposal for Summer Social Studies Curriculum Writing, 21st Century Field Trips, and a trip for the Debate Club to attend a Debate Tournament. The board also accepted the Connect-Kids-to-Parks Field Trip Grant program approval and discussed service agreements and personnel matters.

The Uniondale Board of Education meeting included discussions and approvals on various routine matters such as the approval of CSE meeting minutes and use of facilities. The board addressed curriculum-related actions, including the approval of proposals for the purchase of music curriculum, participation in events like the FAME Show Choir America and the African American Day Parade, and various school trips. Additionally, the board handled business updates, budget updates, and financial matters, including agreements with EI US, LLC dba LearnWell, Nina M. Gottlieb DBA NMG Evaluation, and others, as well as the acceptance of a donation from Good Sports for new football equipment. The board also approved personnel actions and discussed upcoming meetings.

The Uniondale Board of Education held a meeting where they discussed and approved various items. These included the approval of CSE meeting minutes, the use of facilities for the Uniondale Empowerment Resource Center and Community SC, and a proposal for a trip to attend Hamilton on Broadway. Additionally, they approved the disposal of obsolete iPads and several agreements with different agencies and services such as Silver Lining Home Care Agency, Little Flower UFSD, Kidz Educational Services, Frontier Behavioral Services, Horizon Healthcare, Corinthian Therapy Management Services, Developmental Disabilities Institute, Center for Developmental Disabilities, Always Compassionate Home Care, Access 7 Service Inc., Quantas Advisors, P-Tech Vaughn College, Trueview, and Plainedge Public Schools. They also approved transportation contract extensions and agreements, a cooperative bid resolution, and a grant for the UHS Debate Team. Furthermore, they approved a service contract with Sports Physical Therapy and an agreement with the Dormitory Authority of The State of New York (DASNY) for the purchase and installation of Smart Locks. The board also approved a new policy regarding students' personal electronic devices and discussed student voter and extreme heat policies. Finally, they approved conference attendance for the Student Board Member and other Board of Education members.