Deer Park Union Free School District

The board conducted a public hearing on the adopted budget, featuring a presentation on technology upgrades and a budget overview. New business included the approval of monetary donations from Box Tops for Education and Go Green Recycling to support various educational purposes. Additionally, the board discussed upcoming school events, committee meeting updates, a virtual high school day, and the logistics for the budget vote. The session concluded with an executive session to discuss contract negotiations.

The board meeting agenda focused on various administrative and operational items. Key topics included the recognition of staff milestones for service and retirement, a resolution for the transfer of excess fund balance to designated reserves, approval of the 2026-2027 payroll calendar, and authorization for the issuance of tax anticipation notes. Additionally, the board approved a proposal for Universal Pre-Kindergarten services, reviewed various personnel schedules including appointments, leaves of absence, resignations, and tenure recommendations, and processed bills payable and budgetary transfers. The agenda also included reports from the treasurer and discussion regarding the timeline for the Code of Conduct and District-Wide Safety Plan.

The meeting was conducted for the purpose of voting on Proposition #1, concerning the 2026-2027 School District Budget, and for the election of candidates to fill vacancies on the Board of Education for three-year terms. Results for the budget vote were announced, confirming approval, and vote tallies for trustee candidates were recorded following the counting of machines and absentee ballots.

The board conducted a hearing to present the 2026-2027 school district budget. The discussion covered the total adopted budget amount, the increase over the previous year, the tax levy, and projections for state aid, which remained unfinalized. The presentation highlighted various district achievements and ongoing projects, such as curriculum enhancements, security upgrades, transportation improvements, and infrastructure repairs. Additionally, the meeting provided information regarding upcoming voter propositions, election details, and the timeline for the budget vote.

The board meeting focused on the development of the 2026-2027 school district budget. Key topics included a review of FTE data and student enrollment projections, elementary class size analysis, and updates on proposed expenditures for special education, co-curricular and athletics programs, pool operations, transportation, and instructional media and technology. The board also reviewed adjustments made to the budget since the previous meeting, including BOCES code changes and reserve usage, and discussed information regarding the upcoming budget vote and trustee election.