Oceanside Union Free School District

The meeting featured a ceremony to grant tenure to a group of teachers, a teaching assistant, and administrators, highlighting their professional milestones and commitment to student success. The Board reviewed portfolios and formally approved the tenure candidates through a resolution. Additionally, the meeting included a performance of the pledge of allegiance and the national anthem, a moment of silence for troops and first responders, and a refreshment break for attendees.

The Oceanside Union Free School District's Professional Development Plan for 2025-2026 is designed to enhance teaching quality and student achievement by providing comprehensive and sustained professional development. The plan focuses on aligning professional learning with New York State standards and identified student needs, ensuring all teachers receive substantial professional growth opportunities, and meeting Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) requirements. It emphasizes teacher leadership through various pathways, including a dedicated mentoring program for new teachers, and includes methods for evaluating the impact of professional development on student learning and teacher practices.

This document outlines the Oceanside School District's Comprehensive K-12 School Counseling Plan, which adheres to the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) model and New York State School Counseling Amended Regulations. The plan's vision is to serve as student advocates, mentors, and teachers to support students in achieving success in Social-Emotional Literacy, Academic Achievement, and College and Career Readiness. It details programs and services across five key goals: Attendance, Academic Achievement, Social-Emotional Literacy, College & Career Readiness, and Family Involvement, aiming to foster productive citizens who will enrich the community.

This supplemental Smart Schools Investment Plan from Oceanside School District details the allocation of Smart Schools Bond Act funds. The plan primarily focuses on upgrading classroom learning technology by replacing existing desktop computers to enhance student and staff collaboration and creativity. It also confirms the district's adherence to required connectivity standards and stakeholder engagement protocols, aiming to benefit approximately 7,000 students and staff.

The Board of Education convened to gather community input regarding school reopening protocols, specifically focusing on masking policies and quarantine procedures. The Superintendent presented an update on the reopening plan, noting that schools would fully reopen with pre-pandemic schedules and extracurricular activities, while maintaining layered prevention strategies. Community members shared diverse perspectives regarding mandatory masking, parental choice, and concerns for students with health vulnerabilities.