Hempstead Union Free School District

This document outlines Phase 3 of the Smart Schools Investment Plan for the Hempstead Union Free School District, focusing on comprehensive security upgrades. The plan aims to improve safety for students and staff through several key initiatives, including the replacement of non-secure doors, implementation of wired classroom access control with integrated lockdown capabilities, district-wide access control system upgrades, establishment of a secured key system, installation of classroom safety and security window film, and district-wide door ajar monitoring. The strategy emphasizes best practices and optimal use of Smart Bond funding.

The key discussion items for this Special Meeting included procedural matters such as the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence. Action items involved the waiver of Policy # 2342 and the approval of the consent agenda calendar. Agenda items addressed included a Field Trip, Personnel matters covering professional appointments and resignations, and Civil Service actions including appointments and rescinding an appointment. A resolution was approved authorizing the Interim Superintendent of Schools' recommendation regarding Teaching Aides for Professional Development.

The Work Study Meeting of the Hempstead Union Free School District Board of Education included procedural items such as the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence, followed by Executive and Open Sessions. Key agenda items for action or discussion included a request for Waiver of Policy # 2342, Professional Development matters, consideration of the 2026-2027 Grade Reconfigurations, and a Memorandum of Agreement concerning the Hempstead Classroom Teacher Association (HCTA). Reports were scheduled from the President, Trustees, Ex-Officio Student Trustee, and the Superintendent.

This document outlines the budget planning for the 2026-27 fiscal year. It details estimated revenue sources, including state aid, tax levy, PILOTs, and miscellaneous revenue. The plan also includes a comprehensive state aid analysis, various tax cap analyses (0%, 1%, 1.5% increases), and a review of fund balances. Additionally, it provides a detailed projection of charter school student counts and associated expenses for the upcoming year.

The meeting agenda covered procedural items such as the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence, followed by President's and Trustee Remarks. Key business discussions included Old Business and New Business, Superintendent's Remarks, and Commendations/Presentations, notably the 2023-2024 Retiree Celebration and an ABGS Middle School Presentation. The Board passed a resolution to waive Policy #2342 regarding advance distribution of supporting materials for hand-carried resolutions specific to this meeting. Numerous action items were approved under Contracts/Stipulations of Settlement, including settling grievances for UPSEU and HSCSA members, approving an HSAA early retirement incentive MOA, and authorizing a Bond Resolution for building alterations, improvements, and air quality projects totaling not to exceed $79,568,215. Personnel matters included accepting resignations, making professional appointments (some contingent upon internal transfers), approving leaves of absence, changing prior board actions, terminating probationary periods, granting tenure to several personnel, and approving appointments for the Adult and Community Education Program and an Instructional Technology Staff Developer. Business and Operations included approving various warrants, treasurer's reports for April 2024, and authorizing significant transfers to several Reserve Funds (Employees' Retirement, Teachers' Retirement, Workers Compensation, Employee Benefits, and Capital Reserve Funds). The Board also approved the disposal of obsolete audio equipment, accepted a donation of keyboards to A.B.G.S. Middle School, permitted a field trip for high school students to Crane School of Music, accepted CSE/CPSE recommendations, approved contracts for My Brother's Keeper Summer Camps, approved textbook agreements, accepted the 2024-2025 District Wide Safety Plan, and approved several other service contracts.