JoAnn Donovan

The meeting covered discussions regarding student meals and nutrition programs. Key topics included the distribution of prepared meals for students during a snow day closure on January 26th. The committee reviewed the application and approval for providing Halal friendly meals during Ramadan, scheduled from February 23rd to March 17th. Concerns raised at a previous Board Meeting about Rice Krispie Treats being served for breakfast were addressed, confirming they are not part of the standard breakfast menu unless in error, and that a la carte versions comply with USDA Smart Snacks guidelines. The Aramark report detailed that all current breakfast menu items meet nutritional standards, noted successful special middle school breakfast events, ongoing student nutrition meetings, and the resumption of the CCLC dinner program following grant approval, with plans to introduce more hot and ethnic meal choices. Aramark is also developing a student viewpoint survey.

This document outlines the Districtwide School Safety Plan for the Westbury Union Free School District for the 2025-2026 school year. It provides a comprehensive framework for ensuring the safety, health, and security of students and staff, covering risk reduction, prevention, response, and recovery. Key focus areas include responses to various emergencies (e.g., communicable disease, acts of violence, bomb threats, intrusions), prevention and intervention strategies, training and drills, school security measures, and a detailed pandemic plan for public health emergencies.

The financial statements of the Westbury Union Free School District have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) as applied to governmental units. The report discusses the district's reporting entity, basis of presentation, fund financial statements, governmental funds, and fiduciary fund. The district reports the General Fund, Special Aid Fund, School Food Service Fund, Debt Service Fund, Miscellaneous Fund, and Capital Projects Funds as major governmental funds. The district also reports a Custodial Fund as a fiduciary fund.

The meeting included discussion of the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program. Aramark reported on new menu items and a trial pilot dinner program at the HS and MS. Training provided to Food Service Workers was reviewed, including workplace and food safety, and food allergen awareness. There was a discussion about snack items available to students and a request for more vegetarian dishes on the menu. The committee also discussed building representation.

This notice announces a public hearing and election for the Westbury Union Free School District. Key topics include the review of the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year, totaling $201,341,468; the election of two members to the Board of Education; and a vote on authorizing the appropriation of funds from the Capital Reserve Fund for construction, reconstruction, and renovation projects, not to exceed $8,370,433. Information on voter registration, absentee ballots, and early mail ballots is also included.