Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy

The board meeting included the recognition of Regeneron Semifinalists, the Valedictorian, and the Salutatorian. The Board reviewed and accepted the Claims Auditor's Reports. Personnel actions were approved, including various appointments, tenure appointments, and a resignation for retirement. Business and finance agenda items involved the approval of multiple service contracts, capital budget appropriation transfers, and the rejection of all bids for the Harbor Hill School ballfield improvement project. Several items of school property were declared obsolete. Additionally, the Board accepted stipulations for special education programs, authorized a student trip, and approved the proposed budget for the upcoming Annual Meeting, as well as the submission of the Property Tax Report Card. The destruction of ballots from a previous special election was also ordered.

The Board discussed the 2026-27 draft budget, focusing on state aid projections, capital project transfers, and tax levy limits. The Board also addressed personnel actions, including various appointments and leaves, as well as business and finance matters such as contract approvals for services, capital improvement payments, and general fund appropriation transfers. Furthermore, several propositions were authorized for the upcoming annual vote, including capital reserve funds and bond propositions for school bus purchases. The Board also reviewed curriculum and instruction items, approving various field trips and competition attendances for students.

The Board of Education discussed a budget update and recognized student and teacher achievements. Action items included approval of personnel appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence; approval of various contracts for health and welfare services; authorization to participate in cooperative bidding for pupil transportation and other services; approval of capital budget appropriation transfers; acceptance of donations for commemorative benches; and approval of various travel requests for staff and students. Additionally, the Board reviewed extraclassroom activity treasurer reports and adopted the 2026-2027 calendar of board meetings.

This Instructional Technology Plan for the Roslyn School District outlines its strategic direction to foster an enriched educational environment through technology from 2026 to 2029. The plan focuses on three primary goals: supporting instructional technology integration and staff empowerment, advancing digital fluency and AI literacy across the curriculum, and continuing investment in security technologies to cultivate safe environments for students and faculty. The initiative aims to provide students with personalized learning experiences, rigorous curriculum, and the necessary skills to be globally responsible and competitive, while ensuring equitable access and robust cybersecurity measures.

The Roslyn School District's Instructional Technology Plan outlines a strategic roadmap to provide an enriched educational environment through evolving technologies. The plan focuses on three core goals: supporting instructional technology integration and staff empowerment through tools and training; advancing digital fluency and AI literacy across the curriculum with ethical considerations; and continuing investment in security technologies to cultivate safe environments for students and faculty. Key strategies include comprehensive professional development, leveraging AI tools, enhancing cybersecurity protocols, and ensuring equitable and accessible learning experiences.