Michael Giacchetto

This Instructional Technology Plan outlines the Islip Union Free School District's commitment to empowering students and fostering globally competitive, life-ready individuals through technology. Key strategic areas include implementing a comprehensive K-12 cybersecurity curriculum to build digital trust and skills, establishing an enhanced digital management ecosystem with advanced monitoring tools for safe and equitable 1:1 device usage, integrating a versatile digital reading platform for K-5 to improve literacy outcomes through personalized and differentiated instruction, and expanding a student technology support program to provide authentic work-based learning opportunities. The plan also emphasizes leveraging its robust 1:1 device program and adaptive software to ensure equitable, 'anywhere, anytime' learning opportunities that support New York State academic standards and cater to diverse student needs.

The board meeting focused on the official acceptance of vote results for the 2026-2027 school district budget, which was rejected, and the election of new board of education trustees. The members engaged in a discussion regarding the necessary next steps for the district budget, including the planning of a future budget workshop to review new proposed options. Additionally, the board reviewed a schedule of upcoming school events and district closures.

The Board of Education convened to address a ministerial error in a previously adopted budget resolution. The meeting resulted in the formal amendment of the 2026-2027 school year budget to correct the total expenditure amount and ensure accurate documentation for the upcoming Annual Budget Vote and Election. Additionally, the Board authorized the distribution of revised budget notices and absentee ballots to reflect the corrected financial figures.

The board conducted a reorganization meeting for the upcoming school year. Key agenda items included the appointment of the District Clerk and various other district officers and consultants, such as the Treasurer, School Attorney, Claims Auditor, and Internal/External Auditors. The board held elections for the President and Vice President of the Board. Additional topics included the appointment of committee members for special education, designations for official bank depositories and newspapers, and various authorizations for the Superintendent regarding payroll certification, substitute teacher employment, conference requests, and petty cash funds.

The board meeting included the review of several school district policies, the award of a contract for writing consulting services to Literacy Solutions, Inc. and Distinctive Educator's Institute, and the authorization of a letter of agreement regarding split dollar insurance. Additionally, the board approved multiple change orders for the Investing in Islip Capital Project, established the tax levy for the school year, and addressed various personnel appointments, coaching assignments, and leave requests. The board also approved special education schedules, acknowledged receipt of various administrative reports, and conducted executive sessions for litigation and employment-related matters.