Gayle Steele

The committee reviewed several facility projects, including an Eagle Scout renovation project, capital work at Countrywood and Memorial schools, and potential safety upgrades. Discussion focused on the finalization of the 2026/2027 capital projects list, which encompasses boiler replacements, athletic facility improvements, and streaming technology for board meetings. Additionally, the committee addressed an outdoor painting pilot at Silas Wood, updates on previously approved projects including masonry repairs and plaza developments, the denial of a lockbox request by the soccer club, and concerns regarding a local resident's complaint about a baseball field.

The committee discussed numerous facility projects including the Memorial building updates, masonry repairs at Silas Wood, the conversion of a courtyard into an outdoor room, security enhancements such as ballistic film for windows and perimeter gate-locking measures, and a painting pilot project. Other topics included ongoing negotiations regarding snow guards on solar arrays, delays in the outdoor learning labs, boiler replacements, turf field installation, and television studio modifications. Additionally, the committee addressed future planning for window and water fountain inventories, school grounds beautification, traffic light installation requirements, track resurfacing plans, and repairs for the Performing Arts Center.

This Instructional Technology Plan outlines the South Huntington UFSD's strategic direction to empower students by integrating technology into an innovative learning ecosystem. The plan focuses on cultivating an environment that fosters digital fluency, ethical leadership, and critical thinking, supported by equitable access and a secure, high-performance infrastructure. Key strategic goals include comprehensive professional development for teachers in technology integration, modernization of the network infrastructure for reliable connectivity, and implementation of a device reliability program to ensure instructional continuity and student access.

The meeting focused on various infrastructure and capital projects across the district. Key discussion topics included the ongoing rebranding and refurbishment of the Silas Wood Academy, specifically detailing classroom transitions, playground safety requirements, and security measures. The committee also reviewed progress on the Whitman High School television studio funding, various maintenance and facility upgrades at the Memorial site, and the design review for a 9/11 memorial plaza. Additionally, the committee addressed future project proposals such as cafeteria relocation, gym resurfacing, and the development of a baseball and softball complex, while receiving updates on previously approved projects like parking lot repaving, boiler replacements, and outdoor learning lab construction.

The meeting focused on reviewing capital improvement projects and finalizing the list for the 2026-2027 budget. Key discussions included beautification plans for Memorial and Countrywood schools, masonry repairs, main courtyard drainage and renovations, technology upgrades for the Memorial multi-purpose room, and procurement of equipment sheds and entrance mats. Additional items addressed included future projects such as the relocation of the Stimson cafeteria, renovations for Family Consumer Science rooms, fencing for baseball/softball fields, and blind replacements at Silas Wood. The committee also evaluated the installation of a booster pump for Memorial and reviewed various infrastructure projects to maintain a target capital budget of approximately $6.5 million.