Steven Calixte

The meeting included an Executive Session to discuss pending litigation, negotiations for the clerical unit, personnel appointments, and legal advice. The public session featured a resolution in memoriam for Mr. Gilbert A. Stafford. Board actions included approving the Youth Employment Program Agreement with Nassau County and approving the revised Board of Education meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year. The Consent Agenda addressed numerous personnel actions, including staff retirements, resignations, leave requests, field placements, and name changes. Business items involved accepting donations from the Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce and the Ann Theodore Foundation, approving the 2025-2026 Budget Vote and Election Calendar, authorizing a Limited Power of Attorney to Energy Tax Savers, accepting payroll warrants and the Internal Claims Auditor Report for October and November 2025, accepting the Extra Classroom Treasurer's Report for December 2025, approving a security consultant services agreement, approving budget transfers for year-end closing, accepting the 2025-2026 External Financial Audit Report, and approving a facility use request for the Freeport High School Track Team. Human Resources actions focused on approving several Memoranda of Agreement with the Roosevelt Administrators Association, numerous staff appointments (certified and classified), tenure grants, and substitute teacher approvals. Education Services approved the appointment of Attendance/Data Entry Clericals for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Board of Education convened an executive session to discuss matters impacting public safety, negotiations, employment, legal advice, and appointments. They addressed a transportation appeal, professional development training for board members and the Superintendent, and various consent agenda items including the approval of past meeting minutes, staff resignations, student placements, and a name change correction. The board also handled budget transfers, check warrants, extra classroom reports, payroll warrants, transportation contract renewals, staffing agreements, and the disposal of surplus equipment. They approved multiple human resources actions, including staff appointments, leave requests, stipends, tenure, and coaching positions. Additionally, they approved an out-of-state field trip for the Roosevelt High School JROTC, acknowledged revisions to the District-Wide School Safety Plan, and approved a Consultant Services Agreement with PM Pediatrics.

The Board of Education convened an action meeting that included an executive session to discuss a disciplinary matter involving a student, negotiations, employment of a person, and seeking legal advice. The board approved the resignation of classified staff, an affiliation agreement with Teachers College, Columbia College, and name changes. Budget transfers, check warrants, extra classroom activities reports, and a scholarship fund were accepted. An engagement letter from Nawrocki Smith, LLP was approved for district services. Employee separation payouts, an evacuation site agreement, disposal of excessed tech supplies, and a voter registration drive were also approved. The board approved individuals as translators and interpreters, staff appointments, and leave requests. Extra duty stipends, tenure, and participation in grant programs and clubs were approved. Finally, the board discussed the Superintendent's report, including Rough Rider Spirit Awards and School Board Recognition Week.

The 2025-2030 Strategic Plan for Roosevelt Union Free School District serves as a roadmap to prepare every student for the future. It defines a 'Portrait of a Graduate' emphasizing innovation, courage, empowerment, global-mindedness, resilience, and responsibility. The plan outlines four aspirational commitments for student success: ensuring a strong start in early years, fostering safety, connectedness, empowerment, and engagement, providing success in high-quality academic opportunities, and preparing students for a changing world. These commitments are supported by signature strategies focused on culturally responsive teaching, safe culture and strong relationships, professional learning for staff, and data-informed continuous improvement. The overarching vision is to cultivate students who are empowered, proficient, and globally ready.

The agenda included convening an executive session to discuss negotiations, the appointment of a particular person, and seeking legal advice. The board also considered the adoption of the Student Use of Internet Enabled Device Policy, the Tax Levy Certification for 2025-2026, and a Memorandum of Agreement for a Donation of Days. They also addressed personnel matters, including the resignations of Akira Regan and Gary Gentles, professional development for Eric Nezwitz, and the appointments of Shaneiqua Butts-Bell, Keith Daniel Saunders Sr., and Brenda Ramos.