001Good evening everybody and welcome to the January 14th monthly meeting. If I can ask you just to keep it down a bit as we stand for the pledge of allegiance where Mr. Pleski will lead us. Pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America to the reps one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all. >> Roll call. Everybody's present. Um may I have a motion to accept the minutes of the December 10th meeting? Mr. Cullen. Second. Miss Saragona. All in favor? Thank you. Going to turn it over to Mr. Collins for the art gallery. The Burn Sideman Gallery is proud to present the January show entitled Fragmented Icons. The show features the work of drawing and painting students from Mr. Kunzes and Mr. Lentini's classes. On display are a dynamic
002collection of pixelated paintings inspired by iconic and recognizable portraits reimagined through a contemporary lens. Drawing inspiration from modern artists such as Nick Smith and Morgan Sims, students explored how images can be broken down, abstracted, and reconstructed through color and form by translating familiar portraits into grid a grid of pixels. Students challenged the viewer's perception, inviting them to step back and reconsider how images are read and understood. Throughout the project, students developed advanced color mixing techniques, focusing on subtle shifts in hue and value to create depth and likeness within a limited modular structure. Emphasis was also placed on brush control and precision as each pixel required careful planning and execution. In addition, students experimented with surface texture, pushing the work beyond the two-dimensional plane. Some pieces incorporated raised elements such as tiles or Lego forms physically
003popping off the surface to enhance visual rhythm and tactile interest. Together, these works reflect both technical growth and conceptual exploration, celebrating the students ability to merge traditional painting with contemporary ideas. The exhibition highlights the power of fragmentation, color, and texture in transforming familiar imagery into something new and compelling. Please take a moment to enjoy fragmented icons. Thank you. [applause] >> Thank you, Mr. Collins. At this time, I'd like to turn it over to you, Dr. Lynch, for presentations. >> Thank you very much, Mrs. Mrs. Denino. Uh, so, as you know, this is the profile of the Owl. Uh, and we've been talking about it really all year. Uh, in every board meeting, we've been trying to take one of the pillars and highlight it. Uh so tonight uh because of how great our kids are,
004we get to talk about this fourth pillar uh and that is global citizenship. So I want to describe to everyone uh what the expectation is for children at uh Lindberrook schools. So under the fourth pillar of the owl is global citizenship. Students will build strong character through daily actions by demonstrating honesty, integrity and respect. Students will show kindness and fairness and treat all individuals with dignity. Students will volunteer and serve others with a sense of responsibility and leadership, contributing meaningful to the community. Students will approach civic and societal involvement with dedication and a strong work ethic, continuing actively to efforts that serve the greatest good. And students will value diverse cultures and recognize how local and global communities are interconnected. So, as perfect examples of this, I'm going to be um highlighting four well some
005large groups of students uh and some uh specific students. So, uh if we could uh Julia and Jake Ple, if you want to just you have to stand up because we have to embarrass you a little bit. [applause] So, come on up and we're gonna talk and actually you're gonna stand there for just for a second. [laughter] Uh so, just to talk a little bit. First of all, in all my years, I've been in Lindbrook since 2009. Uh I was on my couch uh during uh the uh the Christmas break and all of a sudden I get this alert for Lindbrook and I see that our students are the Lindbrook Heralds people of the year. Uh and that's Julia and Jake. So what Julia and Jake did to deserve this honor is uh and and
006guys, you can correct me if I'm wrong. Their grandfather was an opthalmologist and uh he it and service was extremely important to him. Uh so upon his passing uh they decided it was a family legacy to continue uh his good work. Uh and they began by collecting eyeglasses in his honor. And then eventually as soon as they were old enough to start a club, they started a junior level of the Lions Club right here at the high school called the Leo Club. And through that LEO club, uh not only have they collected for uh people in need, but they have created a system that is self- sustaining to help children and other people in need. Uh so one thing that the Herald pointed out that I was kind of blown away by, even kids that
007they don't know had come to events to help others. Uh, and so if I think we needed to do an example of what our global uh, citizenship uh, pillar is, uh, I couldn't think of two finer examples. So, uh, congratulations Julia and [applause] Jake. >> Get and get a t-shirt for that. [applause] Congratulations. [applause] >> [applause] >> All right, the girls tennis team. And again, it's not just the next ones that I'm going to read about. I always say to to our coaches, it's always about winning. I get that. Uh but to win with a sense of service and responsibility when winning isn't the only thing is what impresses me. Um and that's why we're bringing you up here. So the Lindbrook uh girls varsity tennis team had an outstanding fall season, finishing undefeated in
008conference 2A with a perfect 14-0 record. This made them back-to-back conference champions. The team demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout the season. Beyond their achievements on the court, the team also showed strong community spirit by hosting a Lindbrook community tennis clinic and raised over $1,000 for their booster club, helping to support the continued growth of the program. The girls also had a successful ThinkP match raising money and awareness for breast cancer. And we have high hopes for next season, but rumor has it we're losing eight really good seniors. So, uh, there you go. So, come on up and you take a picture with us. Thank you. >> [applause] >> You guys want to We'll make two rows. >> [applause] [applause] >> And the girls volleyball team. The girls volleyball team once again participated in
009an annual dig pink volleyball game which is which raises money for the side out Foundation. The Side Out Foundation is a nonprofit organization that raises money for research and support of women with metastatic breast cancer. The foundations recruits science scientists and forms research teams to help manage and operate their own science that actively searches for answers and treatment options for those living with breast cancer. Through their efforts this year, the team raised $800 for that foundation. So, great job ladies. [applause] Same thing. I don't know. >> Everyone >> [applause] >> Yes. and the football team. The football team held their cure for cancer benefit game this season on Halloween. The boys football program had the opportunity to represent something bigger than wins and losses. The entire event was dedicated to supporting two young girls in
010our community who are courageously battling cancer. A sixth grader fighting uh brain cancer at and a four-year-old battling childhood leukemia. All money raised from the game went directly to supporting these two families during an incredibly difficult time. All 42 members of our football team were involved in this effort, showing what it truly means to be a team and a community. As a part of the event, the players helped raise funds to create trick-or- treat stations during the game, allowing local children to safely enjoy Halloween in a fun, welcoming environment. It was a night built on connection, compassion, and giving back. and really during the uh at the when the uh at the very beginning of the game uh there wasn't a dry eye in the place. So, great job. So, come on up, guys. [applause]
011Thank you. I'm going to bring them up for >> and everybody has to stay in place. Uh so thank you so much for letting me know. Apparently one of the families is here, the NA family is here to receive some of the funds. I think that would be really beautiful for you to come on up. That'd be great. >> [applause] [applause] [cheering] >> Thank you. [applause] Okay. And I have one more person to embarrass and it's on the staff side, not the student side. So Sue, you're gonna have to stand. So Sue Muller, [laughter] our our chair of of guidance, you're you're coming up anyway. [laughter] You think I'm going to let this moment go? Are you crazy? So we're going to talk a little bit about about our our guidance chair, uh, Sue Mueller.
012Uh so the New York State Master Counselor Program recognizing outstanding K12 public school counselor uh STEM teachers and counselors and sustains a statewide professional network of educators dedicated to professional growth and development. Master counselors are educational leaders committed to sharing best practices and to creating engaging and inspiring learning environments for all K12 students as well as support for teachers and counselor preparation programs. The inaugural cohort of master counselors are active members of their professional associations serving in leadership roles and regularly engaging with local industries to help students chart a path to success. Sue Mer is one of three councils on Long Island and only 25 in New York State to be part of that cohort. [applause] She was selected by a rigorous multi-step application process and the goodies include a $15,000 stipend annually. Engage in
013peer mentoring and intensive contentoriented professional development opportunities throughout the academic year. Work closely with pre-ervice and early career teachers and counselors to foster a supportive environment for the next generation of counselors. and attends regional meetings. So Sue, uh we are we can't thank you for all that. On top of all that, she runs our high school and uh and and uh middle school guidance programs. Uh I know uh we owe you so much uh for all the work that you do. So much of it behind the scenes and uh always I think every person in this always for the kids and that is we can't thank you enough for that. So great. [applause] >> [laughter] [applause] >> And now we'll pass it back to you, Mrs. Dino. >> Thank you. I'm going to turn it
014over to Miss Kelly for a retirement resolution. >> Whereas Mrs. Moren Frasier, a door monitor in the Limbrook Union Free School District, has announced her intention to retire effective January 30th, 2026 after 26 years of service to the principles, staff, students, and parents of the community. And whereas since September of 2000, Mrs. Frraasier has faithfully dedicated 26 years of exceptional service to the West End Elementary School community with unwavering commitment, care, and professionalism. She began her work with a card table, folding chair, basket of passes, and a notebook. At a time when doors were unlocked and school safety depended on her watchful eye and steady presence. As school safety evolved, particularly following September 11th, Miss Frasier seamlessly adapted to new procedures, remaining a constant source of stability while serving under five superintendants and five principles.
015And whereas Miss Frasier's dedication extended far beyond the school day and school year, she supported early morning programs, rode afternoon buses to ensure student safety, worked summers as a door monitor at the administration, supervised concerts, performances, and sporting events, and served students in the district's afterchool programs at West End. and Marian Street and Waverly. And whereas parents have captured Miss Frasier's impact on the West End community, sharing, quote, "Miss Frasier has been the consistent face that greets our students, the gatekeeper of West End, and a steadying force who has kept our students and staff safe for many years." sentiments that reflect the deep appreciation of the entire community. The heart of Miss Frasier's work has always been the children. She has watched generations of students grow up, many now returning as parents and will miss
016both the students and the colleagues she has worked alongside throughout her career. Her love of Snoopy and the Peanuts reflects her joyful spirit and timeless charm, reminding us that kindness, humor, and heart never go out of style. And whereas Miss Frasier's deep connection to the Limbrook community is both professional and personal. All three of her children attended Limbrook schools. And she is the proud mother of Tom, Brian, and Allison, as well as being a devoted grandmother to Hannah, Emma, Jack, Evie, and Erin, who bring her immense joy and pride. And whereas the board of education and the entire West End elementary school community recognizes and honors the extraordinary career of Miss Moren Frasier, expresses heartfelt thanks for her dedication as the trusted heart and gatekeeper of West End, and wishes her a retirement filled with
017time for family, cherished moments with her, her grandchildren, joyful travels, relaxing days in Sag Harbor, meaningful friendships, and the well-earned opportunity to enjoy life at a slower, happier pace, knowing her legacy will forever be a part of the West End and Lindbrook community. Now therefore, be it resolved that the board of education of the Lindbrook Union Free School District hereby accepts the resignation of Morin Frasier for the purpose of retirement effective January 30th, 2026. [applause] >> [applause] >> May I have a motion to accept this resolution? Mr. Lunar. Second, Mr. Murray. All in favor? Congratulations. So, I I rarely step on the board as they know, and normally I'd ask permission, but um you'll see me do this. Um I like to acknowledge the people who taught me what it means to be an owl
018as they leave the door because I think that's so important. So, I came here in not knowing what it meant to be an owl. And now, in many ways, I kind of try to embody it. But if it were not for people like Moren Frasier, who by the way, the first time I ever met her, she forced me to sign the book, I showed up as the new director of technology, and it was like, "Yeah, yeah, hi, hi. Sign the book." Um, but um I think everyone in this uh in this cafeteria will tell you the the pure kindness of this woman and her true care for children uh is a model for all of us. So, you have to come up and take a picture with us. At this time we have privilege of
019the floor for any student although I don't know that there are any left who would like to speak. Do we have any students here that would like to say something? Okay. So if anybody we'll take a one minute break if anybody wants to leave before we continue on Okay, at this time I would like to move on to the report from trustees um policy committee. Mr. Murray, >> uh we have a number of first readings tonight. Um most of these policies are just updates required by uh changes in regulation or law at New York State. Um, so the online distance and remote learning is a new policy that reflects new state regulations on remote instruction should that have to take place during a weather closing or some other emergency school closure. Um, then there's a
020um policy that's being rescended for those same reason. It's no longer relevant. So it's basically just um making sure that our policy book is in line with the regulations and things that don't [snorts] aren't relevant anymore come out of the policy book. Okay. Can we take a motion to wave the first reading? >> This was the policy. >> Technically, >> we're supposed to read it. >> For obvious reasons, you don't. >> Okay. So, I'm going to make a motion. to wave the pol the first reading. Okay, Mr. Lunar second. Miss Aragon, all in favor? Thank you, Jack. Okay, [laughter] Mr. Murray, can you give the facilities committee report, please? Uh so the facilities committee met before this evening's board meeting to uh further our discussions around possible capital projects for the 2627 school year. Um
021we started to identify priorities back in November. We did a building tour in December to see each of the proposed projects to um further uh hone that list down to projects that would meet our financial abilities. Um we have asked Mr. Seda and Mr. Press to go out and get um a little bit of a tighter pricing on some of the proposed projects. And so hopefully um by the beginning of the budget work sessions in March, we'll have a very clear idea of exactly which projects that we'll be proposing. Um of course we're always putting uh student safety at the top of the list followed by uh instructional spaces. >> Thank you Mr. Mari. Uh Miss Aragon, if you want to report on shared decision- making and PTA leazison. >> Yep. Um, so each shared
022decision-making committee continues to meet regularly focusing on a main topic as well as additional items as they arise. Minutes from each meeting can be found on our district website. So going forward, I will I will report as needed rather than monthly when there is a significant information to share. Um, PTA council wants to welcome everyone to join them at their founders day celebration on Monday, February 2nd at 7 p.m. at the high school. Information on their honores are coming soon. They also wanted to thank everyone for attending their last parent university which focused on school avoidance. I had the opportunity to attend. I thought it was really informative. I thought the Northwell presenter was great. For anyone navigating this issue, Northwell offers a free six-w weekek lunch and learn for parents and guardians. If you're
023interested, you could reach out to Miss Boyce, our director of school counseling and social work, for more information. Also, I wanted to mention that our district website under the district tab, you could find our mental health communication guide. It provides direct contact information for social workers, psychologists, and counselors at each school. Copies of the communication guide are actually at the back table. Council's next parent university is March 18th. Their topic is financial financial literacy tools to build smart money habits and plans for the future. And their staff volleyball game is March 27th at the high school. >> Thank you. Mr. Cullen, can you please give the Boseies report? I I attended via Zoom the first NASA BOSI's budget review session on January 8th of this month. The budget covered administrative operations, facilities, rental and leasing,
024capital projects, debt service, curriculum, instruction, technology, and support services. Some takeaways from the review, while mostly positive, rising costs in cyber liability, health and property insurance, as well as utilities will affect the 2026 27 budget. On January 29th, the budget review will focus on special education, regional school and instructional programs, special aid fund programs, capital projects fund, and the there's also a live stream available at nassaboseis.org if anybody wants to uh view it. The Boseies budget vote is on April 28th, where all 56 participating school districts will vote. Thank you. Thank you. At this time, I would like to call in our student board member, Jackson Bowler. >> LHS's Key Club will be hosting their second blood drive of the year on February 2nd, 20126. The blood drive will be held in the small gym
025from 7:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Students can receive 2 hours of community service if they donate. 16-year-olds must get the consent form signed by their parent or guardian. The consent form is attached in Dr. T's email. If you cannot donate blood at this blood drive, you can donate at Key Club's final blood drive on April 1st, 2026. High school students are in the process of scheduling their schedules for the 2026 2027 school year. Students and their families are encouraged to look over the secondary curriculum guide that is located on the district website. This curriculum guide is helpful because it it contains all the information you need to know about graduation requirements, levels of courses offered, and the numerous electives the high school offers. Freshman scheduled from January 6th to 9th. Sophomores will schedule from January
02613th through 16th, and juniors will schedule from January 27th to 30th. Lindberg's Department of Fine and Performing Arts will be hosting their annual jazz and pop concert on February 10th. The show will highlight performances from LHS's chamber orchestra, jazz band, and show choir. Additionally, LHS will host its annual cabaret night on Janu January 23rd. The performances will range from solo vocalists to group performances. These events showcase the strength and talent that is in our music department, and I encourage everyone to come down and support. >> Thank you so much. This morning I actually heard an interesting fact about those who are able to donate blood as to compared to those who do and it was before my coffee on my way to work but it was something like one in three people are able to
027donate but one in a hundred actually donate. It was pretty crazy. So I encourage you the blood drives throughout the district are great and a great way to just do it locally and help save a life. Um does anybody have anything else they'd like to report? Okay. Thank you. There's no old or new business, so I'm going to turn it over to you, Dr. Lynch. >> Thank you, Mrs. Denino. So, our my my first report tonight is about our board goals. So, as we all know, the f the first board goal is the implementation of the profile of the owl. And I'm happy to announce that we are now starting to really look at the embedding of the profile of the hour into into curriculum. Uh I'm I'm very proud of the work that's being
028done at the secondary level uh at the high school and the middle schools. Uh and what's happening is they are taking uh what are called curriculum uh scopes and sequence and they're looking at what we teach in classrooms through the lens of the profile of the owl. Uh looking for gaps, redundancies, ways that we can uh bolster things, things that we should be emphasizing a little bit more. Uh that's going to be we're really just at the beginning of that process, but really that's when the rubber meets the road. So I thank I see Mrs. Srosi, uh Mrs. Ganun, uh and Mrs. for their for their hard work and the uh the chairs and the teachers because it's really happening uh in uh really in in the departments where that's all going down. So I
029thank you for that. Uh our second goal regarding our multi our multi-tered system of supports. Uh so there has been some really great professional development going on at the elementary level. Uh and I've now learned something called the meta moment. So the meta moment is when one stop. I guess my mother had this thing. Don't speak before like you're supposed to speak. I think is kind of what is the way it would have been said back in the day. But it's really just like stopping identifying the emotion and then controlling the next moment. So that's some uh good uh PD that happened with our our teachers and I was observing some classes today uh and I actually heard some of that language being used. So that was really great. Uh we are now implementing the
030mood meters which we had done at the uh elementary schools are now being hitting the uh the uh uh middle schools and again I was in a classroom today and I saw an elementary teacher refer to the uh to the mood meter and children reflected on what mood they were in and then what mood the character was in. And I thought that was kind of a really uh really great implementation of that. And then finally, we will be having our second set of SEAL check-ins at the secondary level uh in uh in sometime in in February. I think that will be coming down. So those are the the the then Mrs. Aragon did such a good job on shared decision-m I think I'm going to say that that was that was there. Uh our universal
031prek program, we have been in the business for 5 years. I find that hard to believe, which means that first set of of uh we we put out requests for proposals because we do it through a community-based organization. So now all of those contracts we have to put up for bid again. Uh so we'll be uh putting that I think sometime in early February we'll be putting that out. Uh we're going to let our providers know. Uh we'll uh be reading the the the bids, see where we come down and see where we go from there. Um Dr. Burman, you talk a little bit about kindergarten registration and non-public school transportation. >> Thank you Dr. Lynch. Kindergarten registration. The limit public schools registration for the 2627 school year is currently open. Registration is being completed
032online only and there will not be any on-site registration for appointments. Children are eligible if they reside in the Limbrook School District and will be 5 years old on or before December 1st of 2026. Families must complete the online registration and upload all required documentation before they schedule a kindergarten screening appointment. The screenings will take place in May and all appointment information will be provided after registration is complete via email. Additional information and the registration link will be available on the district website. Moving on to non-public transportation. We're in the process of collecting applications. So requests for transportation to non-public schools for the 2620 school year 27 school year for residents in Limbbrook public schools must be submitted electronically by visiting the district's website and completing all electronic requests for non-public transportation. Documentation must be
033timestamped no later than April 1st. Documents should be sent to the school. Doc, I'm sorry. Documents should not be sent to the school of the attendance of your child. A request form must be filled out every year for every school your child is applying to and for each child if there are multiple siblings. Transportation requests cannot be requested for a school more than 15 miles from the students residence. For more detailed information, visit the district's website. Thank you. >> Thank you, Dr. Burman. Uh tonight the board of education will be adopting the 2627 school year calendar. So just to let you know what goodies are in it. Yes, it will be the day before Thanksgiving again. Uh I always made that that we can't do it every year. It's really the way the holidays fall.
034So that how many come out of the mainstream of of school day, so we're able to do it uh one more year. Uh and uh the the December break isn't as long as this year, but it's pretty long. So, the board will be dropping that and uh tonight. >> Oh, thank you very much, Mr. Murray. Uh a good thing to note is that we will be starting before Labor Day. Uh so, if you're making your vacation plans, that's a really important thing to know. And then teachers actually come back in August on August 31st. So, that's uh and all good for us to know. Thank you for for bringing that up. And then, Dr. Blechis Grants. >> Thank you, Dr. Lynch. Each year, the district receives federal funding through titles one through four, which we
035strategically allocate to strengthen and coordinate student support services. Over the past several years, these funds have been instrumental in expanding our resources that directly benefit our students academic and social emotional needs. Title One, this year, the Title One funds have supported the addition of social worker at both North and the high school, as well as a psychologist at West End Elementary. These positions enhance our ability to provide targeted interventions and mental health supports for students. Titles two and four have been used to fund our director of guidance ensuring strong leadership and coordination of counseling services across the district. And title three supports our membership of the Nassau Boseis consortium which provides resources and professional development to best serve our LS or English language learners. Through these allocations, we continue to prioritize student well-being and equitable
036uh access to support services aligning with our district's commitment to academic success and social emotional growth. Thank you. >> Thank you, Dr. Bleus. And Mr. Press food program. >> Um so our uh the food program continues uh with with good numbers. Uh we had a little dip in December. Um I think part of that was due to the change we did at the KC on breakfast. We got rid of pre-ordering. There is no more pre-ordering uh at the elementary school level. So um good news for us. I think very good news for parents. Um not so good for the FD meal planner software company because we're going to stop using them. And they emailed us and they're like, "Your menus aren't up on the the app anymore because we're not you we're not doing pre-ordering."
037Um, so we got rid of pre-ordering for lunch at the KC. That was the last piece of our um pre-ordering puzzle. Uh, we did that on January 5th when we returned from break. Um, so far things are going well. We're um a big thanks to uh Mrs. Postman and her staff at the KC for their flexibility. Um, they've made some changes to accommodate this. Takes a little bit longer for our little 5-year-olds to work their way through a line. Uh, and they're getting used to having options. I think we started out with a couple options. We gave them more and they were like kind of like me when I go to the diner like I don't know what to order. Um but yeah, again, thank you to the Mrs. Postman and her staff there. Um
038and that's all I have to report on food. Thank you. Back to you. >> Thank you. At this time, I'd like to open the floor for public comment. Just come to the microphone and state your name. Okay. Seeing no one at the microphone, I'd like to move on to a sympathy resolution. Mr. Cullen, whereas the the members of the board of education of the Limbrook Union Free Union School District have learned with sorrow of the passing of Lillian Reid, former employee in the Limbrook School District. And whereas Lillian Reed served as a typus clerk through the district during her 21-year tenure from 1982 through 2003. And whereas the board of education is mindful of the contributions made to our district by Lillian Reid during her years of service to our community. Be it resolved that
039the board of education records its sorrow, its sympathy, and the esteem in which Miss Mrs. Reed was held and be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent to the family of Lilian Reed with the hope that they will find solace and comfort in the rich heritage of good works for which she is remembered and revered. Thank you. >> Thank you. The board gratefully acknowledges and accepts a donation of a cello valued at approximately $200 from the Krovoff family. Thank you. And I'd like to ask for a consent agenda on resolutions 2601 C1 through 2601 C8, 2601 NC2 through NC11, and 2601 G1 through G18. May I have a motion, please? Mr. Pleski. Second, Mr. Cullen. All in favor? Thank you. May I have a motion to accept the consent agenda? Miss
040Kelly. Second, Mr. Lunar. All in favor. Thank you. We will have our work session on January 28th to outline new programs and our next regular meeting is February 11th. I would like to ask for a motion to go back into executive session to discuss a matter of personnel. Miss Aragona. Second, Miss Kelly. All in favor? Thank you. Have a great night, everybody.