Kelly Benevente

This document outlines the Sachem Transition Services program, serving as a roadmap for preparing students for life after high school. Its strategic focus areas include providing comprehensive work experience through in-house and local business placements, fostering prevocational and soft skills, and offering community-based instruction. The program emphasizes vocational education, skill evaluation, and crucial support in navigating external agencies like ACCES-VR and OPWDD. Additionally, it engages parents through workshops to facilitate informed decisions regarding post-high school options, encompassing workforce entry, college, and specialized programs.

This document outlines the kindergarten curriculum for the Sachem Central School District, providing guidance for parents and guardians. It details key learning areas including ELA/Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Social-Emotional Learning. The guide emphasizes structured literacy approaches, workshop models, specific math modules, and thematic units for science and social studies, aiming to foster comprehensive student development.

The meeting commenced with the Superintendent's Report and a moment of silence. Key action items included tabling a motion regarding a Settlement Agreement for a Due Process Complaint. The consent agenda covered numerous business items, such as electronic bid submissions, the School Lunch Fund Report for December 2025, disposal of district property, purchasing bid items, and the establishment of three new scholarships: P.S. I Love You Day Scholarship in Memory of Kevin Noonan, The Karp Family Scholarship, and the Daniel O'Reilly Memorial Scholarship. Personnel matters addressed the termination/resignation of substitute teachers, retirements/resignations/appointments for teaching and support staff, and approval of stipends and coaching assignments. Contract approvals included various therapy, educational, and related services for the 2026-27 period, as well as data security agreements and affiliation agreements. Donations from the Merrimac PTA and Chippewa PTA were reviewed. Preparations for the Annual Budget Vote and Election of Trustees were approved, along with a budget adjustment. Recommendations from the Committee on Special Education were addressed. Future discussion items included the North pool and the App athletics process. The session concluded with an executive session to discuss collective negotiations.

Key discussions and actions included the opening of the meeting with the Superintendent's report, which honored Fall Athletes, covered the Lil Bear Competition, a JC Broderick Water Testing Presentation, and a Budget Update. An action item involved the approval of New York State Real Property Tax Law Exemptions for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities. The consent agenda for Business Items included the Treasurer's Report for December 2025, Claims Audit Reports for December 2025, a Resolution to Declare Emergency, Purchasing Bid Items, and Disposal of District Property. Personnel matters, covering both teachers and support staff, involved numerous actions such as terminations, resignations, rescissions, new appointments, stipends, leaves of absence, salary changes, coaching assignments, and marching band appointments for the 2025-2026 school year. Several contracts for the 2026-27 period were approved, including those for publishing, achievement services, and various homecare/behavioral services. A budget transfer of $50,000 or greater was approved, along with the acceptance of donations. Recommendations from the Committee on Special Education and Preschool Special Education were approved. Monthly reports highlighted committee updates on diversity, legislative activities, and curriculum items like the Writing Revolution and math data. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss specific personnel matters.

The meeting commenced with a Public Hearing, followed by the opening of the meeting which included a Salute to the Flag and a Moment of Silence. The board entered and exited executive session to discuss contract matters. Business items covered included the approval of Claims Audit Reports and the School Lunch Fund Report for November 2025, and the Ed-Data Cooperative Bidding Resolution. Action on Election Services Contracts was tabled. The board approved consent agendas for Personnel matters for both Teaching Personnel (including Tenure Appointments and Substitute Approvals) and Support Staff (including resignations, appointments, and stipends). Furthermore, contracts for Health and Welfare and Special Education Services with various school districts were approved, along with a Budget Transfer of $50,000 or greater, and several Donations. Recommendations from the Committee on Special Education were also approved. Future items for discussion included Adaptive PE, Legislative Forum Date, and Character Awards.