Lisa Meade

This document, the "Portrait of a Graduate Crosswalk," details the alignment between the New York State Portrait of a Graduate attributes and the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSELs). It aims to guide school and district leaders in developing students who are Academically Prepared, Creative Innovators, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, Global Citizens, and Reflective and Future Focused. The plan emphasizes how effective leadership fosters high-quality learning environments and supports the instructional systems, professional learning, and school cultures necessary for students to succeed in college, careers, and civic life.

This document illustrates how the New York State Portrait of a Graduate attributes align with the New York State Teaching Standards. It outlines the role teachers play in developing key competencies across six attributes: Academically Prepared, Creative Innovators, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, Global Citizens, and Reflective and Future Focused Individuals. The plan's vision is to prepare graduates who can learn continuously, engage thoughtfully with diverse perspectives, and contribute positively to their communities and the world.

The board meeting covered a variety of operational and administrative matters. Key discussion topics included student reports highlighting Spirit Week and project presentations, a superintendent spotlight, and updates on the executive budget, zero emissions bus mandate, and component board outreach. The board took action on several finance items, including the approval of numerous cooperative bid awards for services and supplies such as food, cleaning products, and athletic equipment. Additionally, the board processed personnel items, approved tenure, adopted policies, and authorized various agreements and contracts, including lease and consultant agreements. The board also conducted an election of officers for the Four County School Boards Association and held an executive session to discuss employment history.

The meeting included a showcase of various educational programs and a reading of a letter from the Commissioner of Education. The Board reviewed and approved the Treasurer's report covering the period from July 2025 to February 2026. Additionally, candidates for the Board were introduced, and the component district voting procedures for the administrative budget and board elections were reviewed. The session also included a presentation and review of the proposed administrative budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

The meeting commenced with an Executive Session regarding personnel matters, followed by the regular session. Student Board Member reports included updates on a successful blood drive, a sold-out culinary program cafe, and a significant grant award for building a carpentry barn for Habitat for Humanity. A staff member, Phyllis Moore, received recognition in the Superintendent Spotlight. Key discussions involved an educational presentation on Shared Services by the Innovation & Program Development department. Finance items included the approval of multiple bid awards, contract renewals for various services such as unemployment insurance representation and test scoring, and approval of multi-year purchase agreements for Lenovo Chromebooks and network printers. Resolutions were passed to participate in a joint copier bid with Eastern Suffolk BOCES and to adopt new change order approval limits. Compensation rates for the Summer 2026 Cooperative Regional Summer School Program were approved, and a resolution dissolving the stipend for the interim Chief Operating Officer was adopted, followed by the appointment of Dan White to that role. The Board also approved tenure for certain personnel and acknowledged the appointment of the District Superintendent Search Consultant. Finally, the Workers' Compensation Audit Report and the Tentative Budget for 2026-2027 were approved.