Executive Session + Work Session + Public Session
August 26, 2026
Reviewed explanationThe meeting, at a glance
The work session covered new science curricula aligned to state standards, September 11 remembrance plans, high-school rankings and AP results, and a Stanford vaping-prevention program under consideration. The Board approved $40 million in short-term tax borrowing at 2.99%, a $75,000 budget revision to cover Child Victims Act settlements, and updated flag-display and facility-naming policies. A resident raised a traffic-safety concern near Fourth Avenue; the Board directed it to the Town of Islip.
Session
Executive Session
Public record
0Session
Work Session
Agenda items
6Work IIBiology and Earth science curriculumPresent curriculum plans aligned with revised state science standards.Discussed
What does this mean?
A curriculum presentation explains what students will study and the materials teachers will use.
What is proposed?
Present curriculum plans aligned with revised state science standards.
What happened?
The presenter described New Visions for Biology and Earth to Leigh for Earth and Space Science, with local adaptation. This is recorded as a presentation.
Work IIISeptember 11 remembrancePresent age-appropriate activities for the 25th anniversary of September 11.Discussed
What does this mean?
A commemoration plan explains scheduled activities across grade levels.
What is proposed?
Present age-appropriate activities for the 25th anniversary of September 11.
What happened?
Plans included community service, first-responder recognition, learning resources, and school ceremonies.
Work IVHigh-school ratings presentationReview the high school’s U.S. News ranking and student outcomes.Discussed
What does this mean?
The presentation summarized the high school’s U.S. News rating and the indicators discussed alongside it, including AP results and graduation outcomes.
What is proposed?
Review the high school’s U.S. News ranking and student outcomes.
What happened?
The principal discussed ranking measures, AP results, and graduation outcomes. The minutes record a presentation, not a new Board action.
Work VVaping-prevention curriculumExplore Stanford’s You and Me, Together Vape-Free program for secondary students.Discussed
What does this mean?
You and Me, Together Vape-Free is a five-lesson prevention curriculum the district was considering for secondary students.
What is proposed?
Explore Stanford’s You and Me, Together Vape-Free program for secondary students.
What happened?
The presenter described the no-cost five-lesson curriculum and its possible use in Physical Education classes.
Work VIOvernight volleyball tournament tripPermit the varsity girls’ team to attend the October 9–10 Shen Fall Fest tournament, using team funds and fundraising, with students paying for meals.Approved
What does this mean?
An overnight trip request asks permission for student travel beyond the normal school day.
What is proposed?
Permit the varsity girls’ team to attend the October 9–10 Shen Fall Fest tournament, using team funds and fundraising, with students paying for meals.
What happened?
The minutes state that the Board approved the request. They do not separately report a vote tally or named votes for this item.
Work VIIEvaluation policy: second readingReview the final draft of Policy 4321.4 on independent educational evaluations.Discussed
What does this mean?
Policy 4321.4 governs independent educational evaluations requested for students receiving special-education services.
What is proposed?
Review the final draft of Policy 4321.4 on independent educational evaluations.
What happened?
The presenter reported no further changes and said the final draft would go to the September 23 meeting for a decision.
Session
Public Session
Agenda items
C-1Treasurer and auditor reportsReceive and place on file the May 2026 Treasurer and Claims Auditor reports.Approved
What does this mean?
The Treasurer’s report summarizes district account activity; the Claims Auditor report covers bills reviewed for payment.
What is proposed?
Receive and place on file the May 2026 Treasurer and Claims Auditor reports.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-2$40 million tax anticipation borrowingAuthorize $40 million in Tax Anticipation Notes, borrowing against expected tax receipts. The listed net interest rate is 2.9868%.Approved
What does this mean?
Tax Anticipation Notes provide short-term cash by borrowing against expected tax receipts; the packet lists $40 million and a 2.9868% net interest rate.
What is proposed?
Authorize $40 million in Tax Anticipation Notes, borrowing against expected tax receipts. The listed net interest rate is 2.9868%.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-3$75,000 CVA-claims budget revisionRevise the prior-year General Fund budget by $75,000 for payment of settled Child Victims Act claims. This is a budget revision, not a stated total of all district settlements.Approved
What does this mean?
Moves $75,000 into the prior-year General Fund budget to pay settled Child Victims Act claims.
What is proposed?
Revise the prior-year General Fund budget by $75,000 for payment of settled Child Victims Act claims. This is a budget revision, not a stated total of all district settlements.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-4ESBOCES classroom-use amendmentApprove the listed esboces classroom-use amendment.Approved
What does this mean?
Amends the district’s classroom-use agreement with Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed esboces classroom-use amendment.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-5Printing contractsApprove the listed printing contracts.Approved
What does this mean?
Awards district printing-service contracts for the listed jobs and vendors.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed printing contracts.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-6Obsolete athletic equipmentDeclare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.Approved
What does this mean?
Removes the listed athletic equipment from active district inventory because it is no longer needed.
What is proposed?
Declare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-7Obsolete library booksDeclare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.Approved
What does this mean?
Removes library books that the district has designated as no longer needed for its collections.
What is proposed?
Declare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-8Obsolete social-studies textbooksDeclare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.Approved
What does this mean?
Removes outdated social-studies textbooks from district inventory.
What is proposed?
Declare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-9High-school kitchen equipmentDeclare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.Approved
What does this mean?
Removes outdated equipment from the high-school kitchen inventory.
What is proposed?
Declare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
C-10Other obsolete kitchen equipmentDeclare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.Approved
What does this mean?
Removes the additional listed kitchen equipment from active district inventory.
What is proposed?
Declare the listed materials or equipment obsolete for disposal.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
D-1Special-education committee structureApprove the listed special-education committee structure.Approved
What does this mean?
Sets the structure of the district’s Committee on Special Education, which reviews and recommends services for eligible students.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed special-education committee structure.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
D-2Special-education committee membershipApprove the listed special-education committee membership.Approved
What does this mean?
Appoints members to the Committee on Special Education for the coming school year.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed special-education committee membership.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
D-3Special-education committee actionsApprove the listed special-education committee actions.Approved
What does this mean?
Endorses the listed recommendations from the Committee on Special Education.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed special-education committee actions.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
D-4Parent committee representativeApprove the listed parent committee representative.Approved
What does this mean?
Appoints a parent representative to the district’s special-education committee.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed parent committee representative.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
D-5Preschool annual-review minutesApprove the listed preschool annual-review minutes.Approved
What does this mean?
Approves the preschool committee’s annual-review meeting record.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed preschool annual-review minutes.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-1Athletic trainer agreementApprove the athletic-trainer agreement presented to the Board.Approved
What does this mean?
The agreement covers athletic-trainer services for district sports programs.
What is proposed?
Approve the athletic-trainer agreement presented to the Board.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-2St. Joseph’s fieldwork contractApprove the listed st. joseph’s fieldwork contract.Approved
What does this mean?
A university fieldwork agreement sets the terms for student observation and practical experience in district schools.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed st. joseph’s fieldwork contract.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-3Stony Brook fieldwork contractApprove the listed Stony Brook fieldwork contract.Approved
What does this mean?
A university fieldwork agreement sets the terms for student observation and practical experience in district schools.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed Stony Brook fieldwork contract.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-4LIU fieldwork contractApprove the listed LIU fieldwork contract.Approved
What does this mean?
A university fieldwork agreement sets the terms for student observation and practical experience in district schools.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed LIU fieldwork contract.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-5Binghamton fieldwork amendmentApprove the listed Binghamton fieldwork amendment.Approved
What does this mean?
A university fieldwork agreement sets the terms for student observation and practical experience in district schools.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed Binghamton fieldwork amendment.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-6Touro fieldwork amendmentApprove the listed Touro fieldwork amendment.Approved
What does this mean?
A university fieldwork agreement sets the terms for student observation and practical experience in district schools.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed Touro fieldwork amendment.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-7Settlement agreementAuthorize the Board President to sign the settlement agreement.Approved
What does this mean?
Authorizes the Board President to sign the settlement agreement presented to the Board.
What is proposed?
Authorize the Board President to sign the settlement agreement.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-8Stipulation agreementAuthorize the Board President to sign the stipulation agreement.Approved
What does this mean?
Authorizes the Board President to sign the stipulation agreement presented to the Board.
What is proposed?
Authorize the Board President to sign the stipulation agreement.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-9Whole Child Academy servicesApprove the listed whole child academy services.Approved
What does this mean?
Covers educational and support services provided by Whole Child Academy under a district agreement.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed whole child academy services.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-10Potsdam fieldwork extensionApprove the listed Potsdam fieldwork extension.Approved
What does this mean?
Extends the district’s student-fieldwork agreement with SUNY Potsdam.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed Potsdam fieldwork extension.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-11Rescind flag and facility-naming policiesRescind the current flag-display regulation 4311.1/R and facility-naming policy 7500.Approved
What does this mean?
Removes the existing rules for displaying flags at district facilities and naming school buildings.
What is proposed?
Rescind the current flag-display regulation 4311.1/R and facility-naming policy 7500.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-12Adopt updated flag and naming policiesAdopt updated versions of flag-display regulation 4311.1/R and facility-naming policy 7500.Approved
What does this mean?
Adopts updated rules for displaying flags at district facilities and naming school buildings.
What is proposed?
Adopt updated versions of flag-display regulation 4311.1/R and facility-naming policy 7500.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-13Administrators’ agreementApprove the listed administrators’ agreement.Approved
What does this mean?
Approves the agreement setting employment terms for district administrators.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed administrators’ agreement.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
E-14Interim language-director agreementApprove the listed interim language-director agreement.Approved
What does this mean?
Approves an interim agreement for the director of the district’s language program.
What is proposed?
Approve the listed interim language-director agreement.
What happened?
Approved in the minutes, with a collective 4–0 tally. Susan Gargan is listed absent from the meeting; individual yes votes are not separately listed.
Who voted how?
| Board member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Andrew A. Arcuri | Not separately recorded |
| Louis R. Bettinelli | Not separately recorded |
| Jennifer Brownyard | Not separately recorded |
| Susan Gargan | Absent |
| Guy Leggio | Not separately recorded |
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