Jennifer Bisulca

The agenda includes an administrative report and various financial documents such as budget transfers and personnel activity reports. It covers special education placements for CSE and CPSE committees. Furthermore, several service contracts were reviewed, including agreements for related and academic services with The Hagedorn Little Village School, Corinthian Therapy Management Services, Inc., Blue Sea Inc., and Kidz Educational Services. Additional items include health and welfare agreements, a BOCES musical instrument project agreement, a permit for the use of facilities by SUNY Maritime College, and the review of field trips and donations.

The documents scheduled for review include an Administrative Report, Minutes, and the Treasurer's Report for the meeting date. Key items for discussion and action involve financial matters such as a Budget Transfer, PAR/NC PAR documentation, CSE BOE 24-25, CPSE BOE reports, and several contract approvals or amendments for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 fiscal years, including contracts for AS-7, an Electrical Training Center, and services from J. Sinclair, Health Source Group, Inc., and White Glove Community Care. Obsoletions, Resolutions, and Warrants are also scheduled for review.

This document outlines the strategic goals for the Seaford Union Free School District. The plan focuses on five key areas: providing a dynamic and inclusive learning environment, promoting a safe and nurturing social-emotional learning environment, ensuring fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency, maintaining transparent communication systems, and creating modern and competitive facilities. The district aims to empower students as leaders through program innovation, enhanced academic experiences, and a strong emphasis on wellness. Key initiatives include expanding academic and vocational programs, improving infrastructure through capital projects, and exploring energy performance contracts, all contributing to student success and community engagement.

The meeting commenced with a motion to enter into an executive session to discuss matters related to employee history, legal issues, and student matters. Upon returning to open public session, key reports were presented. The Ex-Officio Student Board Member Report covered ongoing course scheduling, school event highlights like Literacy Night and Parent Game Night, the Manor Spelling Bee, and upcoming events promoting kindness and mental health awareness. The Administrative Report congratulated the Boys' Bowling Team on becoming Nassau County Champions and provided an update on the successful Heart Screen New York event, noting the large number of volunteers and students tested. The agenda also included the approval of the consent agenda, the approval of the Board of Education Meeting Minutes from January 14, 2026, and January 28, 2026. Several financial reports were accepted for audit, including the Treasurer's Report, Extracurricular Fund Activity Report, Revenue Status Report, Budget Status Report, and Budgetary Transfer Report, all dated December 31, 2025, except where noted. Personnel actions included accepting recommendations for instructional staff regarding retirements (John Berry, Lauren Thompsen, Dan Hayden) and several new substitute appointments. Non-instructional personnel actions involved noting a resignation and subsequent appointment for Christopher Kyriacou, probationary appointments for Steven Jean, and leave amendments for Laura Schutz and Derek Ng. Determinations for Special Education Committee Meetings (CSE and CPSE) for the 2025-2026 school year were accepted. New business involved approving several contracts and agreements for the 2026-2027 school year with entities like R.S. Abrams & Co., LLP, Frontier Behavioral Services, LLC, and Access 7 Services, Inc., as well as agreements for the 2025-2026 school year. The Board also adopted several policies, including Policy 6830, Policy 5282, Policy 6640, Policy 8334, and Policy 8410. Further resolutions involved accepting a Corrective Action Plan for the Capital Assets Report pending legal counsel review and adopting a Participation Agreement for a District issued credit card with JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA. The meeting concluded with closing remarks congratulating the Boys' Bowling team and thanking all involved in the Heart Screening Day.

The meeting began with an executive session to discuss employment history, legal matters, and student discipline issues, reconvening to the public session afterwards. Key discussions included the Ex-Officio Student Board Member Report detailing high student spirits, regent exams, a new 'Tip for Teens' initiative, and recognition for the Varsity Wrestling, Cheer, and Football teams for their championships. The Administrative Report noted several teacher and psychologist retirements. The Varsity Football team was formally recognized as Nassau County Champions, with acknowledgement of their character-building actions supporting a student named Charlie. An update on Facilities included completed projects such as school bathroom renovations and roof replacements, and upcoming budget items. The Physical Education, Health and Athletics report highlighted student participation rates, academic achievements, and recent athletic highlights, including multiple team championships and college commitments. Business actions included the approval of Budget Transfers, approval of Instructional and Non-Instructional Personnel Action Reports covering retirements, resignations, and appointments, and acceptance of determinations from Special Education (CSE) and Pre-School Special Education (CPSE) Committee Meetings. New business featured approvals for an Affiliation Agreement with Sacred Heart University, contracts for special education services, skilled nursing services, and approval for two 5th-grade trips via United Skates of America, Inc. The Board also conducted the first reading of revised policies concerning Concussion Management, Fixed Asset accounts, School District-Issued Credit Cards, and Student Transportation Services. Finally, the Board approved the disposal request for an obsolete adding machine, approved two high school field trip requests, appointed R.S. Abrams as Internal Auditor for the 2026-2027 school year following an RFP process, and adopted a resolution opting out of all NYSED regionalization plans.