001which stands one nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all. >> Um, welcome everybody. I just want to give a reminder um since I don't think it's actually written here anywhere. We do have comment cards um for if anybody has a question um you can take your question down and submit it to us and then when um when the public is able to speak you can come up. And just a reminder that there is a >> Oh, and where are the cards right now? They should be over there. Oh, the table is in the back. >> So, feel free to grab one. Thank you. Okay, I'm going to um hand this over to the finance to talk about some of the proposed capital improvements in the upcoming Thank you Dr. So you see here
002we have the proposed large scale capital plan on the side on July July 22nd review this scope of work for the high school. Those of you may remember who were here or maybe you're watching it online, totaling approximately $40 million. So, I just want to quickly recap what we did at our last meeting and that included the new classroom space for marine science, carpentry, technology, and robotics. The new wrestling room that we're proposing, a new main entrance and walkway that's on the north side of the campus. on the base side additional bathrooms for students and for staff also an access for access to the public who are using the fields. So that was something that we received a lot of requests about bathroom access for those who are on the fields cafeteria renovation and family
003consumer science classroom renovation. Locker room renovation both for the girls and the boys. Baseball and softball all field renovations. alumni field turf replacement. So the field at the high school is called alumni field. So we're replacing that turf and a repair of a variety of building maintenance systems relating to HBAC, which is heating, ventilating, and air conditioning ceilings, walls, and doors, as well as some accessibility upgrades. So that's a very quick recap. For anybody that wants some more detail, please, it's on the website. It's what we did on July 22nd. It went through that in detail. The district's building aid ratio is 42.4%. Which means for every eligible dollar and most of this project we're presenting is eligible for building a for every eligible dollar we get back 42 cents in state building a. And
004that's really important because a lot of people don't realize that we get building a when we do construction of this type. Here's another look at the floor plan, which is the first floor like the ground level at the high school. And again, it's here. Just as a quick review, this is where our new marine science classroom we're proposing. This is a buildout of space that's right now open. This was the extension we put on about 15 years ago. It's all open over here now. And now it's our chance to build that out and add some additional space over at the high school. science classroom, additional classroom space down here, the mirror image, carpentry and wood shop. We want to put in a new carpentry CTE program and relocate the wood shop. The wood shop is
005currently over here. So, we'd like to relocate over there into this new space, but also use it for our new carpentry program. These are going to be the outside access to the bathrooms. For those who are on the field, they can just go right here, not enter the building, but have access to it on the outside. and some inside student bathrooms here. So, we'll get both. On this side is robotics and technology classroom. Something that we've also been asked for additional space for robotics and for technology. Then there's going to be this walkway that goes from this marine science classroom all the way over to the elevator which is over here. So, we have any students that need to walk. They don't have to go outside the building. They'll be able to be inside a
006building through a walkway and go the full length of that north side of the building over there. We're looking at a new entrance way to really have a more like an entrance way. We really don't have that over at the high school. So, this is what this is, just a little bit more of a substantial entryway. Auto shop is going to remain. Metal shop will remain, but we want to put in some new utilities to upgrade that space for our students. Moving along, uh, some more interior student bathrooms, more bathrooms over here for students as well, and then the new wrestling room with locker rooms for both the girls and the boys and coaches offices um to complete this new space, which is now keeping the cardio, keeping the weight room, you incorporating that weight
007room, cardio space. So, I'll have access as well to those spaces. And this is right now part of the wood shop and the photo lab that will be relocated. That's what the current use is at this point. So that's a review of some of the new items that we're talking about for proposing as a bond supported large scale capital plan. At this point what we're looking for the board um is that date of October 28. That's what we've been talking about. Again, no tax impact. Just want to reiterate that. And now let's talk a little bit more is the high school cafeteria that we shared last time about some of the other areas in the district where we'd like to do some work. Let's talk about the middle school scope of work. We'd like to
008complete the installation of the new HVAC building wide which at this point will be phase four. We've been doing it gradually over the last several years funding in three different appropriations and also from our capital reserve fund. So, we'd like to complete the HBA installation buildingwide over in the middle school and at Leo Elementary, renovate the locker rooms at the middle school, install new windows in the 300th hallway, those are original windows that for the most part are opaque at this point. So, we want new windows there, replace all the interior doors of the hallways, and upgrade our natural house fields. So um we're looking to do a complete overhaul of our natural grass field with the community uses quite a bit um for we want to do aation. We want to do better drainage
009and of course put inside at the elementary school picture. Don't know why that picture isn't showing. We're talking about mechanical ventilation and air conditioning throughout all of our elementary schools. something that we've been talking about for years and that we were going to use a bond supported large scale capital plan as a way of making sure all of our elementary schools have mechanical ventilation which means that it's not just opening a window to get fresh air in but there ventilation that comes in mechanically and air conditioning of all of our spaces in every elementary building upgrades which we're going to spend some time on showing you some ideas that we have that will develop further in the future bathroom renovations these are just some general items that go across all of our elementary schools and
010maintenance items. Again, just basic maintenance that we want to do for our windows, doors, and ceilings. So, here's some ideas that we have in terms of elementary playgrounds, some samples, some renderings. You see, you know, I want to point out some of the covered spaces because we don't have a lot of trees here. Um, in terms of what we have close to the beach, but you know, lots of different play spaces for our kids. Here's one that incorporates a little bit of green. That's what I want to show here. Also incorporate some basketball courts. So again, we're talking east and west for a complete overhaul of their playgrounds. And just some ideas that we're going to be working through over the next few months. Um again, not necessarily green space here, but just some more
011of the blue space with no wind chips. So we're moving away from those wood chips. um some more ideas and again with the principles with the PTA with some building committees we'll take a look at all these different features and decide what's going to be best for that particular school lots of ideas and different this is on a different company just you know we're not necessarily locked into this B company but they do have a lot of great play spaces but you know we'll introduce some other companies as well in terms of vendors and what they have to offer One of the things that we want to do with Lindell is there's this south play area that's really for prek and K that we want to place that unit there. The north playground we're going
012to leave as is. Um we like the south playground we want to put in a new surface and a new play area thereell and add something an additional piece of equipment for. So what we're also talking about I'm going to go through this somewhat quickly. um is on the website. You'll be able to refer to it. But at the Leo complex, which is Leo Elementary and the middle school, we're talking about the sidewalk curve replacement. That's a safety matter. the athletic field construction that I was just mentioning in terms of the filtration, the arration, the sad over the back of the middle school, exterior walls that need some masonry reconstruction, windows I mentioned earlier in terms of replacing those opaque windows, the locker room reconstruction over the middle school, girls and boys, uh ceiling replacement,
013interior doors, the HVAC that we talked about, the ventilation systems, courtyard control, construction something that was requested by the Leo principal is to redo the pond area um they call the habitat and make it so that the kids use it and and it's a little bit more user friendly. The bathroom has to be renovated in these areas. Auditorium reconstruction for um that's listed here. The playground and we want to do some handicap accessibility matters. Lindel Elementary School against some safety on the asphalt that's around the building playground. I have shown you a prototype for the south side. exterior doors, the exterior steps leading out from the kindergarten classrooms as well as the auditorium. We want to make that safer. So, a lot of the maintenance items that you'll see here has to do with safety
014uh that we just want to make more safe. Auditorium renovations in terms of backstage as well as find a stage for some additional lighting uh help out with some storage, make it safer. Right now there's a loft area in the back of the Lendell stage. So we want to improve that so we can get access to it in a safer way. Um fire escape needs to be fixed some exterior lighting replaced. I get a flooring ceiling ventilation here at Lindell. That's the mechanical air and cooling. Our water heater replacement and also some handicap accessibility improvements at East Elementary School. Complete overhaul of the playground. The whole play space. Again, I showed some different ideas of what we're thinking about. One of the things that we're talking about is how to make it accessible for all
015students. So whether the entire playground itself is going to be something that's accessible or parts of it, you know, we're working to do some of those things, but it is a priority for us to really make sure that our playground in particular in East is accessible for all students in the community. exterior doors, windows, some carpet replacement, ceilings and ventilation here at East, which is a big priority for us. West Elementary School, again, the playground and the field that we had shown you some prototypes, some sidewalk safety issues around West interior walls and again the ventilation. So you'll see through the elementary the big number for all of our elementary schools is the heating, ventilation and the air conditioning and then the playgrounds and then some of the other areas. Public library is our building
016and that's why we have it here. So we are responsible for the building envelope. So, we want to replace the roof on the third floor, some windows, some doors, some caulking, and um just some minor items in terms of a slop like sloping floor. So, that's the highlights of what we're looking to do. Um the next board meeting is when we're going to decide on the final scope. That's the last chance that the board can really make in terms of deciding what's in and what's out because we have to have something called a sea resolution on the agenda because we need a certain amount of days for the board to take action before an October 28th vote on whether to support this bond supported large scale capital program. So this is really the last time
017to really talk about it without the board saying okay pencil's down. this is what's going to be the final scope of work. So if there's anything that the board would like to have changed, anything additional or anything removed, we have a couple of weeks to talk about it before the next meeting on September 7th when that has to be the final scope of work if we want to go forward with an October 28 vote. So that's the date and you back into that making sure we have 45 days to put those secret resolutions on which we would say the board would say that there's no environment on the time. So that's what the secret does is there's a a review make sure that everything that we've talked about is not going to have any kind
018of adverse impact on our environment and none of this would but we do have to talk about that publicly have it as a resolution and the board has to take action on any questions for the board >> so I really want to thank you I know I've been a committee with you as well dealing trying to do what's has to maintain and to improve all of our schools and and it's a it's a huge it's a huge job. It's taken quite a amount of time for us to talk about all the things that our schools need to keep them updated and to maintain them. I am so happy that we are putting air conditioning into all of our elementary schools. It is so important especially now with you see the hot July or the hot
019Septembers and I know that you've been very good in putting in air conditioning but the fact that it's cleaner clear of air with the HVAC systems for air conditioning I think and it's definitely a necessity I see it now >> yes and it really is a difference by having what we're proposing now which is a centralized air conditioning system versus the window units the window units are nice to keep everyone comfortable But a comprehensive HVAC, heating, ventilating, air conditioning with the mechanical ventilation is something that's good longterm. >> And I know that all of our schools, well, our elementary schools, they need their new playgrounds. I'm thinking though, like some of the prices for playgrounds just seem so high and we're not even sure yet what type of playground structures we're going to be putting
020into them. So, are those prices definite or are we able to manipulate? >> Sure. A couple things about that. They're placeholders, right? >> Right. >> Um, includes what could be a possible cost escalation. Something else to keep in mind that I want to repeat again is that if there is an October 28 vote, then the uh drawings have to go up to the state. They have to be approved. if we're lucky, right? This is why we're trying to talk about an October 28th, but they'll be able to start on the playgrounds next summer, summer of 26 to minimize any possible cost escalation from this summer. But it is built in there just in case we don't go forward in the summer of 26 and we have to wait till 27. So, there is an 18%
021I think I added here contingency, >> yes, >> included in there. Um, we don't necessarily have to spend like here at East $1.6 6 million but there's a placeholder there for what we're asking the community for if the board decides to go with this scope of work and these numbers is permission to spend up to that right so we can certainly decide on what type of playground what type of services you know the scope of it and we'll try to be as efficient and cost conscious as possible but this also is what it costs right so there's both there's we'll try to do it as um you know costefficient efficiently as possible but this is what it cost to completely overhaul these playgrounds that we've been talking about doing that we know that our families
022our students and our community want um so cost escalation factors built in there we may be able to come a little bit under but I don't want to promise that we're going to do it much under that because you know this is what our architect and our gorilla has said this is what they cost to do what we want to do which is not just put in a new piece of play equipment is completely overhauling those play spaces. >> Okay. Thank you so much. >> Thank you. >> Um just a couple things. One, thank you for the hard work that you're putting into this and those renderings look extraordinary. I know they don't look exactly like that, but they do. If they come close to that, I think we're going to have some amazing looking
023playgrounds. Interly, I happened to pass e school today and notice that our slide is closed off and the kids can't use it. What are the plans for the kids at e school until this happen? >> Thank you for asking. Um I the board may remember that we spoke about this a few months ago where we finally discovered somebody that was able to identify the manufacturer of the play equipment. We had somebody come down, they ordered a part, the part came in and it turned out to be not the right part. So, they had to go back order something else. I did get word that that part is due in I believe it's September 25th. Um, not not easy to to come by these things, but we put the order in about four or five months
024ago and then they will install it. So the slide that whole area that is now staked off um should be repaired around the end of September and then the students will be able to have use of that equipment again um and so we get a new playground which if we do decide on October 28th and if all goes well will be next summer. >> Okay, moving on. Um I think we are up to >> we will have a new board. >> Okay. um questions and comments from the public on tonight's agenda. [Music] >> All right. Um non treasures report for June 2025. >> No. Okay. Approval of minutes for executive session and annual meeting of May 27th, 2025 executive session and regular meeting of June 10th, 2025. Executive session of June 26, >> second, >>
025Miss Conway. >> Yes. >> Miss By, >> yes. And now um presentations of Mr. >> Thank you. I'd ask you to consider item one certificate of personnel. >> Motion second. >> Any discussion? >> Question concerning CC 44 additional 40 is an addition to 50. There was difficulty in finding some of the staff members. It's being addressed by EPS over difficulty in finding staff >> which required some additional hours teacher teachers and then admits they're apparent duplication of between program to streamline next year to reduce some of that duplication. >> If I just had to believe there's 90 hours of preparation necessary. I just hope there's no oversight exist happening this year going forward. I just cannot believe that 90 hours develop summer school program when we have staff the last day of school and 12
026months we should be able to coordinate staffing for school later I thought it was but it was >> any other discussion I just have another question of one of the languages. >> Yes. >> All righty. Um, Miss Conway, >> yes. Miss Kelsey, >> yes. Uh, is that right? >> Yes. >> And I'd like to introduce some of the people who are here tonight who are appointed. First, congratulations to our own. We have one of our new school psychologists. [Applause] We have Mike Speci who is one of our new special education teachers. Alexander Ow. Perfect. He is our new welcome. Thank you. Welcome everyone. >> Any discussion? >> Missy? >> Yes. Dr. Motion. Sorry. Second guess. [Music] >> I'll second. Yes. >> Okay. Miss comment. >> Yes. Miss Fely. Yes. >> Yes. >> And I vote
027yes. >> All right. Moving on. Um we are up to board of education. Does anybody have any new or old business they want to discuss ahead? I just wanted to ask about the uh cell phone policy the Bel I was reading in news day yesterday the article concerning how districts are spending their generous stipen from governor hopeful dealing with this intervention we basically in place for this in terms of that need any kind of modification do we need any FAQs to parents concerning what to back end the school year. I guess my general question is where are we with this balance to bell and you feel like we're in a good position or is it going to be a process that's going to take us kind of a year to sort of tinker with? >>
028Um well I'd say yes and yes I think we are in a good position. As you know we adopted the policy last meeting. Um both the middle school and the high school have sent out letters initially to parents with how we're going to implement this. There is still going to be a lot of work we're going to have to do around it. We have to develop a way to approve exemptions. The enforcement of this policy is going to be very difficult. Um I have to tell you and and I think while all of us recognize the wisdom of limiting cell phone use including our own. Um they are also part of the reality of daily life and they have been for our kids. So I think helping them to change their habits will be more
029of a process than one shot. so I don't waste the time. I also think that we had to listen to some of the feedback from our parent community about parent concerns about not being able to get in touch with their children during the day. Now, back in the day, if my mom wanted to get a message to me, she had to call the school office and just hope they got it to me. That's not true anymore. And again, we can say, well, back in the day, we didn't need it. But it's a different world. So, I think that we're going to have to do some work in helping parents to see that we'll do our best to kind of facilitate this process. I think we're going to have to develop some procedures and let parents
030know that if there is an emergency in school, we will give students an opportunity to text and call their parents. I know we when we debrief, we had um a situation last spring at the high school and one of the things that came out of the debrief is you probably should have paused for 10 or 15 minutes and said, "Hey, text your parents, you know, just so you feel better that your that your parents feel better." So, we'll be working through all of those additional things stuff, but we um we did, you know, approve the policy. There is a schedule for Long Beach for about $19,000 which you know will pay for a few lockers and locks. Um so it's not a whole lot of money but I think all of us are kind of
031motivated to kind of work with our parents and our students to make sure this works. >> Thank you. I just had two other items. First is are we in good shape as far as bus drivers and matrons are concerned for the opening of school? I mean once it once school begins right when they they appear so early it kind of really is right upon us. So I'll be in good shape bus drivers and maintain the school. >> Well I'll say we're in pretty good shape in terms of right now we have 38 routes that we are preparing for pick day which is next Wednesday. I believe we have 37 bus drivers. So hopefully um we'll fill the one vacancy and then over the next few weeks or maybe even two months we'll fill some of
032the vacancies for our standbys. So I think we're in pretty good shape considering the shortage that's out there. Um we're not we'd like some more bus drivers. So any bus drivers are interested, please come forward and fill that application. We'd like the opportunity to interview and to train. Um, but I'd say that our transportation department has really done a great job consolidating our existing routes, the routes we had last year to make sure that we can really function with 37 to 38 bus drivers, which um, you know, they worked very hard on that and we reviewed that over the past couple of months, all the work they did to make sure that we have really solid routes. So, um, you know, one of our dispatchers may need to drive a little bit at the beginning,
033but hopefully we'll get that vacancy filled and we'll have 38 bus drivers ready to pick 38 routes. >> Thank you. And in line with that once again with Labor Day, early in the month, are the buildings going to be in good shape in terms of the transition from summer camps and traffic to the arrival of students on the third of September? >> Yes. In good shape. Yes. Right. Good. Thank you. >> Anyone else? >> Yes. Um I just have a couple of questions. So, as we all know, we've had some issues with traffic on the Boulevard and it's been a major concern of ours. We've had multiple accidents especially on Greenway Boulevard. And we had so many children riding their bikes or walking to school or rushing to work. So, I'm really seeing that we
034might need more Nass County to give us more supervision. So, I would like the board to write a letter to Nassau County requesting an additional crossing guard so we can place some of those hazardous orders to help ensure our student safety. >> That's fine, Mrs. Conway. And if we have consensus from the board on that, I can have Miss Conway to start working on that tomorrow. >> Oh, that would be great. So discussion. >> No, I just want to say thank you um for advocating for this for a long time and it's a long time coming and um I appreciate all your hard work. There's been a lot of meetings behind the scenes that Miss Comic has participated in to really see this through. So I I 100% support it and I I see no
035issue in writing a letter. I think it would be um really prudent of us to do so. So thank you. >> Thank you. And I do also want to say that um on a different note, the annual bag giveaway, you know how we have the school bags with the school supplies, that will be occurring um on Friday from 12 to 3 um in front of the Island Park Fire Department. So, please let people know bags be given away. Um Mr. Melenia will be there as well as our fourth precinct. And that's it. Thank you. >> How many I mean Missy, I'm sorry. >> Yeah. >> Um, >> oh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Questions and comments from the public. I don't think we have any. That's why I'm sorry. Uh, Karen CTA. Uh, wanted
036to just quickly welcome all of our new hires tonight and a special congratulations to Rich. Uh we're really looking forward to working with you and as the rest of you and congratulations. Enjoy the rest of the summer and let's all have a good school year. >> Good evening. Congratulations to all new hires. Welcome Rich and Dana to our unit and join us for the summer and we'll see you in September. We'll see. No. So, I think we can adjourn. >> All in favor? Everybody. >> Thank you. >> Shall we go back? Go back.