Diana M. Haanraadts

The board meeting involved an opening procedure and a motion to enter into public session to discuss items appropriate for executive session in accordance with the Open Meetings Law.

The meeting encompassed a wide range of agenda items including an annual budget hearing presentation, the first reading of policies regarding non-discrimination and child abuse reporting, and a review of the federal single audit report. Administrative affairs discussed included the biennial review of the district-level shared decision-making plan, a revised memorandum of agreement with the teachers association, and various site reconstruction and maintenance projects. The finance and operations section covered multiple bids and contracts for services, including fire sprinkler inspections, facility maintenance, and transportation cooperative participation. Additionally, the board addressed personnel matters for both certificated and non-certificated employees and reviewed student matters, including special education recommendations.

The meeting agenda included a capital projects update presentation, followed by administrative affairs covering a policy on substance testing, student teacher placements, a property lease, an emergency response plan, and several monetary donations. Financial and operational business involved the rejection of a bid for food service equipment, the review of various instructional, tuition, and maintenance contracts, and the discussion of outside service agreements and claims audit reports. Student matters focused on special and preschool education recommendations. Finally, personnel matters were addressed regarding certificated and non-certificated employees, including appointments, status changes, and separations.

This document outlines the District-Wide School Safety Plan for Great Neck Public Schools, established to ensure the safety, health, and security of students and staff. The plan is a comprehensive effort that addresses prevention, mitigation, protection, response, and recovery for various emergencies, complying with the SAVE Law (Safe Schools Against Violence in Education). Key areas include policies for responding to threats and acts of violence, communication protocols with law enforcement and parents, prevention and intervention strategies, and procedures for public health emergencies and remote instruction. The plan designates the Superintendent as the Chief Emergency Officer and details the responsibilities of the District-Wide School Safety Team.

This document outlines the 2025-2026 District-Wide School Safety Plan for Great Neck Public Schools, established to ensure the safety, health, and security of students and staff. It serves as a comprehensive framework addressing prevention, mitigation, protection, response, and recovery for a variety of emergencies, including threats of violence, public health incidents, and remote instruction scenarios. Key areas of focus include policies for threat response and incident management, communication protocols, prevention and intervention strategies, school building security, multi-hazard safety training, and the coordination of a District-Wide School Safety Team. The plan emphasizes a collaborative approach to violence prevention and maintaining a secure educational environment.