Melissa DiDonato email & contact info

Chief Academic Officer at Patchogue-Medford School District.

Work Email

*******@************

Direct Phone

+1 (***) ***-****

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LinkedIn URL

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Employing Organization

Patchogue-Medford School District

Team

Key Colleagues

Decision makers at Patchogue-Medford School District

Frank Mazzie
Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations
Michelle L. Marrone
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Joey J. Cohen
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Jessica A. Lukas
Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Pupil Services
Jennifer Krieger
Board of Education 1st Vice President

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Public Activity & Signals

Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Melissa DiDonato’s organization

Jul 22, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District Special Meeting

The Board addressed several items including the approval of the consent agenda, which encompassed finance, personnel, and new business matters. Key actions included the nomination of Catherine Romano as the Area 12 Director for the New York State School Boards Association, the approval of multiple contracts, and the authorization of budgetary adjustments. The board also reviewed several policy items, including purchasing, comprehensive attendance, and parent involvement policies. Additionally, a lease agreement with the Raider Youth, Football, Lacrosse and Cheer Group was authorized.

Jul 6, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes

The Board of Education discussed various administrative and operational items, including personnel and legal matters, and potential changes to committee structures. Key business included the denial of a student suspension appeal, the approval of various personnel reports, and the provision of educational opportunities for students with disabilities. Several construction change orders for middle and high school theatrical improvements were approved, alongside financial reports and contracts for services. The Board also approved bid awards for musical instrument rentals, staff conference attendance, and the implementation of a 2026-2027 budget development calendar. Additionally, the Board authorized participation in cooperative bidding for food service commodities and vehicles, approved school facility use policies, and authorized blood drives to be held on school premises.

Jun 22, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The meeting encompassed several administrative and operational actions, including an Executive Session to discuss legal and personnel matters. The Board heard various presentations, including a Yondr Pouch presentation, and received reports from the Ex-Officio student member and various district committees. Key actions involved the approval of personnel reports, the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement with the Patchogue-Medford Administrators Association, and various authorizations for summer staff assignments across special education, psychology, and guidance departments. Additionally, the Board approved a range of contracts, accepted financial reports, authorized budgetary adjustments, approved bid awards for services such as athletic training and behavioral intervention consultation, accepted various donations, and adopted new textbook listings and district policies.

May 7, 2026BoardMeeting

Board

Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District Budget Hearing

The meeting focused on the presentation and discussion of the proposed 2026-2027 school budget. Key topics included a breakdown of revenue and expenditures, state aid allocations, the property tax cap formula, and a proposed tax levy increase. The board reviewed proposed capital reserve projects, staffing changes, and the potential impacts of a contingent budget. Additionally, the district clerk explained voting procedures for the upcoming budget vote and the election of board of education members.

Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.

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