001All right. Good evening, East Hampton Boe. Welcome to another school year. Uh, you're streaming to YouTube. Phone lines are open. You may begin. >> Thank you very much. Good evening and welcome back. Can I have everybody rise for the pledge of allegiance? algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all. >> I just ask that everybody remain standing just for a moment of silence for Beverly Grimes who was in our district for a very long time. >> Yes. >> Thank you very much. to hear it, right? >> No, I didn't do the meeting. I didn't call the meeting. I rushed it. So, got a motion over the meeting first. >> Motion two in a row, by
002the way. >> Is it all in I'll get this down. This is my 12th year here. So, I'll get down. >> So, uh all in favor? >> All right. Now, we can move on. >> So, thank you very much. Um, so we have a public hearing for the districtwide safety plan. Turn it over to Sam. Uh, so the board will recall. We, this is not, we haven't lost our minds since Deja, but when we did this last month, the state imposed an additional requirement on us over the summer where the safety plan has to have a cardiac emergency care component. So we have written that in compliance with what the state requires. We are well situated given the number of AEDs that we have in our buildings and around. I know Kathy has been working
003with a charity to secure even more AED boxes which are one is placed outside by the football field. Another one's going uh at John Marshall adjacent to the playground. Uh all that is built into the plan. The plan is posted on our website. If uh members public have anything they'd like to comment on the plan in 30 days at a meeting at least 30 days from now the board will be asked to adopt this amended version of the plan which includes the cardiac emergency care component and we filed it once again. >> Does anybody have on our website? >> Okay. Does anybody have a public comment to this? >> Do we have to have a motion? >> Yes. >> Can we have a motion to uh close the hearing? >> I'll make a motion. Second.
004>> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Thank you very much. >> I'm going to uh before news of school, I just want to give a enrollment. I have it in new business, but I'd like to give an enrollment update. >> Okay. >> Um promise to do this. So, currently we have 1747 students, 936 at the high school, 283 at the middle school, 528 at John Marshall. Last year to end the year we had 16 excuse me reading them backwards. We currently have 1674 students 896 at the high school 273 at the middle school and 505 at John Marshall. We had 1747 to end the year last year and I believe Stephanie there are pending uh new enrollments. >> Yeah about 15 or so. >> So that would number would go up a little
005bit more. about 1689 currently. >> Thank you very much. >> News at a school. Let's start with uh Miss Yander. I mean Miss Smith. >> Exactly. So uh that is uh pretty much the essence of it. Uh it was all things yonder today. And I have to say I really have to commend our students and our families. You know, at uh morning dismissal, we were all uh a little nervous or morning arrival. We were a bit nervous on how it was going to go because it's new, it's different, a change in protocol. They were unbelievable. They were outstanding. Every student uh was so cooperative, so respectful of the new policy. It honestly was like they had been doing it for years. So, it worked beautifully. In the morning, um, Miss Collins had adjusted coverage, so
006we had plenty of people in the front, so it was so smooth. Throughout the day, it was really, uh, easy. Nobody seemed to have any major issues with it. It was, um, kind of business as usual, minus the cell phone. So, um, students said that, uh, you know, there were mixed reviews, of course, but for the most part, they said, um, you know, it didn't really make a huge difference throughout their day. They felt like maybe they missed it in lunch or study hall where they used to check it more, but they seemed really okay with it. Um, and I might put Stella on the spot. >> I was thinking that, too, but you know, >> I did ask her since you're here. >> Yeah. if you want to give how what the word was
007about how it was for you. And >> I honestly thought it was going to be a much bigger deal. I like full on thought it was going to be like students were going to be upset or it was going to be a sort of push back, but I think everyone was so focused on the fact it was the first day of school, they're just like worried about seeing their friends and stuff. I didn't really hear anything about it and people were just like I mean people understand that it's a law now. know it's something you can do and it's just like you great and in every class students were engaged. They were talking to each other. The hallways in a good way were a little louder. You know, students were talking and engaging with one
008another. So, all in all, it was a great day. Um, at dismissal, just so you're fully aware, we did get a little backed up and so we're adjusting our practices and procedures for that. And it might be, you know, a few growing pains with that, but all in all, from, you know, a buildingwide perspective, it could not have gone better. So, it takes a village and everybody, parents, teachers, students, the board, everyone has been so supportive and it showed today. So, so thank you. Um, and the only thing is nobody knew what time it was all day. So, we are, so we're ordering new clocks. They're on the way. And um just uh one last update, it was mostly yonder today, but we also did our silverware policy, which again went beautifully, seamless. Um all
009of that was ready to go in the cafeteria. Um and so, uh Charlie was thrilled. We were all thrilled that we were that was also an easy transition. So, thank you. Yeah. And it was a great day. A great first day back. Thank you, Charlie. Hi everybody. >> Equally we had a really nice day at the middle school. It's perfect weather day which makes it exciting for everyone. Um we also had a small transition with the phones because students are now storing them in the lockers and Stella as you remember it was just no show and that worked so well. I was sort of sad we had to make that change. However, I think it's a nice upgrade and we didn't have like the high school, we didn't have any issues today with that except
010that looking forward as I talked to the staff, we're going to struggle a little bit. So, we're going to have to figure out some procedures because we do a lot of positive programming around using phones appropriately. It's connected to our unit on the film festival. We um there's there are several units that spiral in Miss Bryant's health class and Jacqueline Duno's family and consumer science class. So that's going to be tricky because you know tell a middle schooler you have to have it on you for that class and then will they keep it for the rest of the day? No. So teachers, we talked a little bit about the opening faculty meeting about providing time at the beginning of class to go and get your phone, then bring it to class, have the class, then
011go back to your locker. So the logistics of that are a little complicated, but we'll figure it out. But we definitely don't want to let go of all that positive programming that we've developed over the years because it's good and frankly like AI, technology isn't going away. It's just a matter of, you know, using it responsibly. So, it's a it's a it's going to present some tricky stuff for us, but I'll definitely report back on that, you know, later in the year. >> I thought nothing was changing at the middle school. >> No, that's not true. I never said nothing was changing. The change was um to into the lockers. So, it's no show when you walk in. Um students gather. I think your email maybe said no change, but >> yeah, no change if
012John washing. No, there's a there's a little change in that now they go into the lockers. Um, and we were saying that last year at school just to prepare students for it. So when students arrive at around 7 710, it's no show. Um, they can go to the cafeteria, go to the gymnasium, or go to the library. Then when the 7:35 bell rings signaling, okay, you can come into the building, that's when students go to their lockers, take their devices out, headphones, watches, they go into the locker and then stay there for the day. And then at 240, they can retrieve them and turn them on and use them. >> But the trick is going to be the those classes. But the way it was presented to the board was um for all the schools
013though was that it was going to be accessible in an emergency and they were going to have them in each class. >> They're not allowed permitted by the law to have them on their person at all. >> So >> except instructional. >> So we're not going to have the the unlocker only at the main exits, >> not the classrooms in an emergency. >> Yeah, they can't. You guys don't >> they can't they can't do it. You don't pouches if kids have to check their >> I mean we can listen we can revisit I mean I have no problem revisiting that discussion >> you know it's just unless >> in the high school they're carrying them in the high school they are >> so and then carries them plastic and then >> in the back whatever
014>> classroom does have the unlock Yeah. Yeah. >> So, your school is just different. >> Yeah. They >> I mean, Charlie's never I mean, I don't want to speak to you, but you've never had a problem with phones. And I spoke to some ninth grade. >> I always thought you handled it really well. >> Yeah. Well, >> I remember some teachers like we wouldn't even be allowed to have them in our pockets. So, like everyone would just keep it in their bags and I never saw anyone in my pocket. >> Yeah. >> I think that's worked. And to and to be honest, if we were only speaking for the middle school and the age student at the middle school, if we were to have a problem, I don't know that I would want students to
015have access to their individual phones during the day because you want them completely silent and not discoverable to anybody. The messaging, there's a plan for messaging to go out from the district or from our offices to alert parents. Again, just for the middle school, imagine what mayhem that would be. >> Right. Right. >> That would be a problem because we teach students to be silent and, you know, and hide. >> Yeah. >> So, >> and I have a kid in the middle school and I still think parent interaction in a moment like that is probably more troublesful than it's worth. And that's coming from me and I would desperately want my kid on the phone, but it's probably not a good idea, right? No. >> So, I agree with you. back. >> Any other questions?
016>> So then for us, our back to school night is uh the 11th of uh September. So that's next Thursday and I think it's 6:00 to 8. It could be 6:30 to 8:30, but all of that is online for folks and I'll I'll send out a reminder. And then the final thing that I have is that our clubs start on the 29th of September, which is a Monday. So we give students time just to get settled and we always start at the end of the month. >> Great. >> Thank you. >> Thanks. >> Yes. >> Well, good evening everyone. So we also have a wonderful opening today at John Marshall. Um I wanted to start by thanking both the PTA and the students and families who came out to Chalk the Walk. This is the
017second year that we've done Chalk the Walk and the artwork really was really really including um many of our student artwork is really fantastic and very welcoming coming into the building and seeing that. I also wanted to thank um Marco Palasios who is a parent um and force construction. We did our big PTA booster thon fundraiser last year as well as um Kathy Dean had written a grant and we started our garden project and so new flower beds have been built and a fence has been put around those beds um and it really looks beautiful. The space is going to function as a hands-on classroom for both science classes and the garden club and we're very very excited. So, thank you to the volunteers who came out to help make that possible. And another thank
018you as we continue to work with the PTA to help maintain the garden because of course that is always um the biggest piece is that you know the once we do the plantings the garden will need to be maintained but it's looking phenomenal. And then I thought I'd give you a playground update as well. Um we were told uh today it must have just been this morning that um materials are scheduled to be delivered on Thursday. So, coming even a little bit sooner, but we're thrilled to have them. Um, and I want to thank uh Mr. Morgan and Coach Brown who've really been working with the lunch monitors and uh the pair of professionals planning different activities for students to be doing without having a large structure, you know, to play on during recess. But
019we are fully planned and ready uh for this process. And it looks like it's starting this week. And I'm feeling like I have to say something about cell phone use. I really don't I don't see it as an issue. And thankfully, neither does the staff at Don Marshall. It has never been an issue. I think if anything, the adjustment might be for students not wearing their smartwatches to school more than the phones, which I did ask for families to just leave them home, you know, to to not even have try to have them in the backpack, but um we don't foresee there being, you know, um an issue at at our age level at the elementary school. >> Thank you. Well, sports are up and running. This is a short summer, but a great summer.
020Uh, all varsity and jimmy sports started last Monday. Football started the week before. Uh, we've been blessed to utilize the new field at Steven Hans Path. We've been utilizing that since this Monday. Uh, field hockey is really given the opportunity to use that, especially when they play backto-back games where our kids have lost a lot of time. Colette and her staff at the transportation department have been awesome in helping. Today was our first day obviously back to school. That's when we needed the busing and she got both teams over there. Um, and parents picking up out there. So, it's it's been really it's been a really great start. Middle school sports start Thursday. uh parent square went out will go out tomorrow morning about where each team is meeting so that they'll be all set
021and ready to go. So we're really excited to see you know what the future holds for this year in athletics. >> Any questions? Yes, sir. >> Okay. Cuts. What sports did you have to cut? >> Soccer. Was that the only one? >> Soccer. Tennis. Tennis more adjustments. A lot of people will cut themselves also. Um, field hockey was good. We took a couple of kids, volleyball, took a couple of kids from volleyball. You can't have that. You know, we had we been having great turnouts with our programs. We really have. >> Great. >> It's a good problem to have. >> And no team is understaffed. >> No team is right now. >> Yeah. Good. >> Yeah. A couple upper classmen playing on some JB teams. Um, but as for that, that's okay. All right. >>
022Thank you. Thank you very much. >> Yep. Okay. Public comment. LTV, do we have any public comment? >> We have no callers on the line. >> Thank you very much. Is anybody out there? I didn't ask. Is there anybody hiding in the back that wants to make a comment? >> Um, right. So, we're on to the uh consent agenda. I have a motion to accept the consent agenda. >> I'll make a motion. >> Second. Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor? >> I right. Any opposed? The superintendent's report and recommendations. >> The first one is, let's see, recommended the board approve the instructional appointment of Steven Skullberg to the position of music teacher as a lead replacement. Can I have a motion? >> I'll make a motion. Second >> discussion. Pretty self-explanatory. All in favor?
023>> Any opposed? Next one is recommend the board accept a letter of resignation from Jenna Aresista for her position as teaching assistant uh and that the board approve the instructional appointment of Jenna Aresa to the position of foreign language Spanish teacher for 202526 school year have a motion motion second >> second >> in discussion in house person moving our way up >> great all in favor >> any opposed congratulations Next is recommend the board accept the letter of resignation from Jennifer Cunningham from a position as senior counselor and that the board approve the non-instructional appointment of Jennifer Cunningham to the position of payroll supervisor effective September 1st 2025 I have a motion >> make a motion >> second all in favor >> I >> all right recommended that the board through the uh appointment of
024additional teaching section for the 202526 school year. I have a motion. >> Make motion to second. >> Second. Any discussion? >> Covering a Spanish class student. >> Okay. >> All in favor? >> Any opposed? Next is recommend the board approve the budget transfers for the 2025 26 school year. Can I have a motion? >> I'll make a motion. >> Second. Discussion. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? >> Next one is recommend the board approve the following contract agreements for the 202526 school year. They're listed below. Pretty standard stuff. We'll make see uh motion. >> I'll make a motion. Second. Any >> discussion? Standard and some modifications to existing contracts. All in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Recommend the board accept with gratitude the following donations. Have a motion. >> I'll make a
025motion. Second. >> Second discussion. Thank you very much. >> Yeah. Thank you. >> Appreciate it. All in favor? >> Any opposed? Next is recommend the board approve the stipulation of settlement regarding employees named in confidential agreement. for attach B. Can I have a motion? >> Make a motion. Second. >> Second. >> Discussion. All in favor? >> Any opposed? >> Recommend the board approve the stipulation of settlement regarding employees named and confidential attachment A. Do I have a motion? >> Make a motion. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? recommends the board approve the authorization of health and dental insurance benefits to be granted to the employee known to the board who has extended medical leave of absence and such insurance shall be granted under the same contribution conditions as exists in
026relevant uh employee contract for the individual. I have a motion. >> I make a motion. >> Second. >> A second. >> Second. All in favor? opposed. So, we've got two walk-on resolutions. Um, it's number seven 111. And be here my resolve that upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the board of education of East San Free School District terminates employee employment of Mr. Darren Miller for the district effective September 2nd, 2025. Can I have a motion? >> Make a motion. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? Then number 12, we hereby resolve that upon the recommendation of the superintendent of schools, the board of education of the East Avenue Free School District terminates the employment of Mr. Winston Lions for the district effective September 2nd, 2025. I have a motion.
027>> I'll make the motion. >> Second favor. >> Opposed. We are down to Old business. Nothing for old business. New business. You did some bit. You want to go with the >> Yeah. So, two uh so we had our building walkthroughs uh with some of the board members uh last week. Um again, you know, and obviously turn it over to the board, but uh just big thank you to our our head custodians and our principles in those buildings. Uh to be honest, I thought this year was the best walkthrough we've had. I mean, there were no major things uh to point out, little tweaks. And considering the use of the buildings over the summer with the programs we have there for our kids, it's amazing that they're able to get them back together within that
028that time time span. But I don't know if Emily or Sandy want to say anything. >> They really they all looked great and the garden looked amazing. >> Can't wait to see the schools are great. >> The schools really did >> and the things you created for the yers that was >> That's cool. Dapping dapping nice and shiny. >> And the last thing is we're going to we thought having Stella give a report um as necessary on it. Not we're going to be tomorrow talk about it, but you know kind of like answer some of the the questions the board might have a public or community or administrators have from a student's perspective. So we'll talk about that and you know with the board's permission we'd like to add that to our agenda right under
029news of schools. >> I think that's great. I mean, we did it tonight as a, you know, spur of the moment thing and it worked out really well. And what's better than to hear from the students? Come on. >> Definitely. >> Excellent. >> Wonderful. >> Okay, good. Uh, public comment. Uh, LTV, any public comment? >> Uh, stand by. >> Thank you. >> All right. Good evening, El uh, East Hampton board. This is uh Matt Sharon calling from LTV on the phone line and we're just demonstrating the phone lines are open and working and we have no other callers on the line. >> Thank you very much. I was beginning to wonder if it worked or not. >> I know you did. >> We want transparency. We want the public to know it's working. >> Thank
030you very much. >> Okay. Can I have a motion to adjurnn? Second, we move. >> All in favor? >> I opposed. We're good. Thank you guys very much. Thanks for coming out. Welcome back. >> Here we go. >> It's like all the the