Patrick Fogarty

The meeting included a tenure reception honoring staff, various student recognitions for academic and extracurricular achievements, and the announcement of a $10,000 grant awarded to Woodmere Middle School. Administrative updates were provided, including the Superintendent's report on district events and reports from the Student Advisory Council, employee organizations, and the PTA. The board also received reports from committees on special education, the endowment fund, policy, legislative affairs, and health, safety, and wellness. Additionally, new directors for STEM, Business and Career Pathways, Humanities, and Technology were introduced, and an update regarding upcoming board and library elections was shared.

The board meeting covered a range of critical administrative and financial topics. The Board adopted the 2026-2027 school year budget and reviewed internal audit reports for the second and third quarters. Presentations included an update on ongoing construction projects and school facilities, a review of district-wide communication strategies, and an overview of various financial reports including the treasurer's report and budget status. Additionally, the Board discussed new curriculum proposals, field trip policies, financial resolutions regarding municipal bidding, and various policy updates, including those for student conduct, grading systems, and personal electronic devices.

This Instructional Technology Plan outlines the strategic direction for Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools from 2022 to 2025. It focuses on three main goals: implementing a P-12 Digital Learning Curriculum aligned with New York State standards, providing multi-faceted professional development for staff in technology integration, and enhancing the accessibility and usability of District systems and learning tools for students and parents. The plan aims to empower students for success by leveraging instructional technology to maximize individual potential, cultivate character, and foster inclusion, accessibility, transformation, personalization, innovation, and engaging learning experiences.

This document outlines a Five Year Reserve Fund Management Plan, detailing the composition and importance of fund balance for financial stability, covering unbudgeted expenses, and reducing borrowing costs. It discusses the purpose and benefits of various reserve funds, including the Workers' Compensation Reserve Fund, and addresses a 2020-2021 audit recommendation regarding the utilization and appropriate level of the Workers' Compensation reserve.

This document outlines an implementation plan designed to support the strategic initiative referred to as HW2025. It details a cyclical process of 'Listen, Learn, and Lead' to gather insights. Key components include identifying data requirements, scheduling engagement activities, and deploying various surveys such as Student Engagement, Alumni, Curriculum & Instruction, School Quality, and State of the District surveys. The plan aims to inform the strategic direction of HW2025 by converting collected data into actionable strategies.