Rosalina Brown

The Board of Education discussed and acted upon several matters, including the acceptance of various donations for the scholarship fund and high school class, personnel actions such as resignations, retirements, appointments, and leaves of absence. A significant bond resolution was passed for the construction of a new early childhood center and school building improvements. The Board also approved health and wellness service agreements with multiple school districts and service providers, approved various field trips, and acknowledged receipt of budget and treasury reports.

The board convened for a special session to discuss the employment of particular individuals and to receive legal advisement during an executive session.

The special session meeting included the adoption of the agenda and the reading of the mission statement. The Board entered into an executive session to discuss the employment of particular persons and to receive legal advisement. Upon reconvening, the Board approved recommendations concerning the curriculum. Specifically, approval was granted for a senior class trip to Miami and Universal Orlando Studio scheduled for May 2026, contingent upon itinerary adherence and timely fund submission. Additionally, the Board approved a prom scheduled for May 22, 2026, and an after party, subject to the senior class submitting the required funds.

The work session included multiple executive sessions to discuss the employment of particular persons and to receive legal advisement. The Board received statements from WMHS students regarding their senior trip and educational concerns, focusing on communication issues with upcoming events. A presentation was given by the Superintendent and staff reviewing the findings of the NYSED report and outlining next steps. Key recommendations approved personnel actions, including the probationary appointment of a School Counselor, the appointment of an Interim Assistant Principal, the termination of an employee lacking full certification, compensation approval for a WMHS After School Program Administrator, and a sports appointment.

The meeting included an Executive Session to discuss employment matters and receive legal advisement. Discussions covered accomplishments and future goals for Milton L. Olive Middle School, centering on testing scores. The Board addressed statements regarding the senior trip. Key resolutions involved personnel actions, including numerous appointments for various roles such as Teacher Aide, School Attendance Aide, and Director of Special Education (probationary appointment), alongside accepting resignations and retirements. Leaves of absence were granted for several employees. Business items included declaring the Family Consumer Science Classroom project at Milton L. Olive Middle School as a Type II Action under SEQR, approving facility use requests for youth sports and community conferences, and accepting the Corrective Action Plan for the Audit Report findings for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Pupil Personnel Services approved agreements with Middle Country Central School District and Nassau BOCES for Health & Welfare Services. The Board approved CPSE/CSE placements. An attempt to approve the return of student activity funds for a non-district-sponsored trip failed. An addendum increasing the contract amount with LLK Consulting, Inc. for College and Career Readiness support was debated and ultimately approved following a second executive session.