Jennie Fahey

The special meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of the District's mission statement. The agenda included an Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular individual and seek advice from the board's attorney. Following the executive session, the board returned to public session without taking formal action. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

The Mineola Union Free School District's Board Goals for 2025-2026 outline strategic directions across educational, facilities, and finance areas. The plan aims to inspire students to be lifelong learners, pursue excellence, exhibit strength of character, and contribute positively to a global society. Key initiatives include developing curriculum for information and media literacy, expanding pathways for college, career, and life readiness, enhancing literacy practices, and integrating 'ex-factor' skills. Additionally, the plan addresses facilities planning through PILOT revenues and maintains fiscal responsibility by not exceeding the tax levy cap while preserving programs and facilities.

The agenda for this special meeting included the reading of the mission statement and introductions. Discussions centered on Old Business and New Business items. Resolutions addressed the waiver of the twenty-four hour notice period for this meeting. Furthermore, the Board rescinded a previous action from the January 8, 2026 meeting concerning the suspension of Employee # 01655 (Resolution #60). Resolution #61 authorized the suspension, with pay, of Employee # 01665 pending review of an investigatory report. The agenda also allowed for an Executive Session, if voted upon, and Adjournment.

The meeting commenced with the mission statement reading and a moment of silent meditation. Student representatives provided updates on several school activities, including Dhaka Club regional successes, a presentation on the challenges for women in business, a Class of 2027 fundraiser, the Organized Chaos bike run, winter concerts, National Honor Society gift wrapping, and the Adelfi teaching program's career pathway exposure day. Board members shared updates on recent activities, including attending PTA meetings, reviewing data usage in instruction, exploring coloring as a relaxing activity, and mentioning the upcoming winter solstice. Governance training updates included inquiries with the New York State School Boards Association and communication with the Nassau SuffK School Boards Association. A board member reported on the new draft safety plan incorporating DESA's law requirements regarding AED availability. Board comments included plans to review and update committee policies in January and a reading of a poem titled "Winter Solstice." Student recognitions included science fair winners. The superintendent offered a public apology regarding the perception of a previous board action concerning the digital learning management system review.

This document outlines Mineola High School's strategic goals, centered on the theme 'The Power of Belonging.' Key objectives include enhancing and expanding student pathways for career and college readiness, fostering media literacy across grade levels, and strengthening literacy, critical thinking, and executive functioning skills. The plan also focuses on utilizing data to identify and support struggling learners, creating programming aligned with the modern job market, and promoting collaboration, transparency, and a positive school culture through initiatives like Extended Cabinet and community gatherings. It aims to prepare students with essential skills such as financial literacy, biliteracy, and real-world certifications.