Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services

The board meeting involved several key actions, including the appointment of a new Board of Education member and an Interim District Superintendent. The board approved various personnel matters, including instructional and non-instructional reports, and authorized a new stipend position for an Ex Officio Student Board Member Advisor. Additionally, the board approved the appointment of Student Ex Officio Board Members, an Equipment Lease Purchase Financing Agreement for technology projects across multiple districts, and bid awards. Other business included authorizing terms for Advisory Council Board members, accepting donated equipment for the HVAC program, extending the Brennan High School lease, and approving a classroom use agreement with the Wyandanch Union Free School District.

The board meetings covered a wide range of operational and administrative actions, including the approval of budget adjustments, bid awards, and capital projects such as renovations and fire alarm system upgrades. Various agreements were authorized, including affiliation agreements with Northwell Health, SUNY Canton, and SUNY Fredonia, as well as technology agreements with several school districts. Personnel actions, such as instructional and non-instructional staffing approvals, the appointment of an interim district superintendent, and the appointment of a new board member were completed. Additionally, the board approved participation in cooperative programs, the disposition of surplus property, and various equipment lease purchase financing agreements.

The Board meeting focused on various operational, financial, and personnel matters. Key agenda items included the adoption of the 2026-27 administrative, capital, and program budgets, the authorization for participation in various cooperative purchasing contracts such as Omnia Partners and PEPPM, and the approval of multi-year technology service agreements for several school districts. Furthermore, the Board reviewed capital project plans, authorized various agreements including those with SUNY Stony Brook and Five Towns College, and ratified actions related to the default and termination of construction contracts. The meeting also addressed personnel matters and acknowledged the Treasurer's and Claims Auditor's reports.

The board conducted a regular meeting and an annual meeting. Topics included an executive session regarding personnel and construction litigation, an update on capital projects and the multi-year capital plan, and the approval of budget adjustments and bid awards. The board authorized participation in several cooperative purchasing programs, adopted salary schedules for central office administrators, and approved various agreements, including affiliations with local colleges and hospitals, and an articulation agreement with the New York Automotive and Diesel Institute. Additionally, the board accepted scholarship donations and passed a resolution regarding charter school funding. During the annual meeting, the board facilitated an election for board seats and presented the administrative, capital, and program budgets for the upcoming school year.

The Annual Meeting focused on the election of two Board members, with candidates Jeannette Santos and Robert Scheid running unopposed for re-election. Central administration staff were introduced and recognized for their contributions. Discussion topics included a review of a letter from the NYSED Commissioner regarding the Annual Meeting, an overview of the 2025-26 expenditures and estimated state aid for services, and a presentation on the 2026-27 administrative, capital, and program budgets. Additionally, the Board acknowledged receipt of the 2024-25 BOCES Report Card.