Sachem Central School District

The board conducted a public budget hearing and approved various business items, including tax anticipation notes, fund allocations, and financial reports. Personnel actions were taken regarding teaching, support staff, and administrative appointments, leaves, and resignations. Numerous contracts were approved, including those for educational services and health and welfare agreements. The meeting also included approvals for budget transfers and adjustments, acceptance of a donation, and committee recommendations for special education. Old business included a discussion on GPS tracking for transportation, and the meeting concluded with an executive session regarding the sale or lease of real property.

The Board of Education work session agenda covered a wide range of business and personnel items. Key topics included the approval of various bid and RFP awards for district services and supplies, such as automotive waste removal, tree trimming, equipment rentals, and food service cooperative bids. The personnel agenda detailed resignations, leaves of absence, probationary appointments, tenure appointments, and the appointment of various staff roles for the 2017-18 school year. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved several agreements with third-party service providers for neuropsychological evaluations, Medicaid billing services, special education programs, and insurance cost control. The session also included discussions on policy adoptions and the transfer of funds to district reserve funds.

The board addressed various bid and RFP awards for school supplies, equipment, and services, including pest elimination, roof repair, and specialized classroom materials. Personnel actions were taken, including resignations, terminations, retirements, and appointments for teaching, administrative, and support staff. The board approved health and welfare service agreements with several school districts, agreements for special education providers, and Universal Pre-Kindergarten programs. Additionally, the board accepted audit reports, authorized the issuance of tax anticipation notes, approved change orders for emergency construction, accepted various donations, and established personnel assignments for summer enrichment programs.

The Board of Education meeting covered several key business and personnel items. Discussion topics included the awarding of bids for playground parts and leak detection systems, acceptance of the treasurer's report and claims audit report, and numerous personnel actions such as leaves of absence, probationary appointments, and coaching assignments. The board also approved transportation contracts with Eastern Suffolk BOCES, professional development agreements, and health and welfare service agreements with other school districts. Additionally, the board addressed the lease of classroom space to Eastern Suffolk BOCES at Samoset Middle School, accepted donations for music and technology programs, and reviewed various district policies.

The Board of Education reviewed several curriculum and program updates, including AP Physics, graduation requirements, and CTE programs. Business items included the approval of various bid awards for graduation programs, tree trimming, and facility repair services. Personnel actions covered appointments, resignations, and terminations for teachers, teacher assistants, and support staff. The board also approved several agreements regarding special education services, Medicaid billing, facility repairs, and entertainment services for school events. Additionally, the board accepted donations from community partners and received updates on committee reports and facility study progress.