001Answer that. >> All right, yeah. >> Yeah. >> Very well. >> No. Wow. No. Please, I know. You know what? That is a a suit. His His one suit. Yeah. No. Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Okay, I'm good. >> Woo! >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> And then it came with the mop. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Good evening. Welcome to the May 6th board meeting. I'd like to stand for Lily and Hannah Mugno will lead us in a pledge of allegiance. And then we're going to have Alisha's Zaina do the national anthem. She's a senior and a member of the high school symphonic choir and the honor choir. >> I pledge allegiance >> to the flag of the United States of America. AND TO THE REPUBLIC for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty
002and justice for all. >> Alaina. >> Oh say can you SEE BY THE >> [screaming] >> DAWN'S early light what so proudly we >> [screaming] >> hailed at the twilight's last last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, o'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets' RED GLARE, THE BOMBS BURSTING in air, gave proof through [screaming] the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner >> [screaming] >> yet wave o'er the land of the free and the HOME OF THE >> [applause] >> I WOULD ASK FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE. I'D ASK FOR A moment of silence for our troops that are serving and support providing a blanket of freedom that we now enjoy, our Oceanside Fire Department, Nassau County Police Department,
003and of course our doctors and nurses helping us. Okay, please be seated. And now our portion is the tenure celebration. Uh that's going to be done by Dr. Uh Phyllis Harrington. Dr. Harrington, please. >> Got nervous. I thought he forgot my name for a second there. >> I did get a little nervous, by the way. >> [laughter] >> So, this is truly, truly, um for those that have been around know this is the my most favorite night of the entire year. And before I get into my formal words, I do want to say and recognize that this actually happens to fall in the middle of Teacher Appreciation Week. And I have to say even though tonight we're honoring a very, very special group of teachers, we are so very blessed in this district to have
004the most amazing educators, and many are in the room. I just think it's perfectly uh, acceptable for us to give them all a round of applause for Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you. >> [applause] >> Thank you. >> [applause] >> We really have a special, special group of people here. But tonight, it is truly a pleasure to be here as we celebrate one of the most meaningful milestones in an educator's career. The granting of tenure. This moment represents far more than the completion of a process. It reflects dedication, growth, perseverance, and a deep commitment to the students and families of Oceanside. In our district, tenure is not simply a matter of time served. It is earned through a rigorous and intentional 4-year attainment program designed to support, challenge, and develop our probationary teachers. Throughout this journey,
005each educator engages in continuous learning, reflection, and practice culminating in the creation of a tenure portfolio that tells the story of their professional growth and impact. At Oceanside, we are guided by the words of researcher John Hattie, who reminds us that, quote, we want great teachers by design, not by chance." That belief is at the heart of everything we do. Our process is purposeful. It ensures that excellence in teaching is cultivated, supported, and sustained. And tonight, we see the results of that commitment. To our tenure candidates, your portfolios, which I have to say were just extraordinary this year, represent more than documentation. They capture your passion, your resilience, and your unwavering focus on student success. You have embraced feedback, refined your craft, and demonstrated what it means to be a reflective practitioner. We are so
006proud of you. We celebrate you, and we look forward to the continued impact you will have on our students and our community community. Congratulations to each of you on this well-earned achievement. >> [applause] >> So, thank you so very much for your applause. And now I'm going to ask a huge huge favor of each of you in this room, and I know this is going to be really hard to do, but I really really need you to do it. So, in order to best share with an audience this side size, and of course our Board of Education, who did have an opportunity to look at all of the portfolios of our candidates tonight, we put together uh what we're very proud of, a little celebration, a little video, which we hope will capture just just
007just the tip of who these special educators are. They will be called on one at a time. I know it will be really hard to resist applauding and cheering when you see certain names come on that board, but I really ask you to please hold your applause because this way we can really be equitable to everyone that's on the screen. And there is some voiceover that I want to make sure you also hear because it's an important part of the video. So, with that being said, I present to you the class of 2006, our 10-year candidate candidates. >> Because [music] I had a teacher, >> [music] >> because I had a teacher, I learned to learn. >> [music] >> I discovered that I can do much more than I thought I could. >> [music] [music]
008>> I realized it's okay when some things are harder than others. >> [music] [music] >> I found [music] that challenges can be fun. >> [music] >> Because I had a teacher, I discovered that there are lots of ways >> [music] >> of being smart. And I know that mistakes [music] are just part of getting something right. >> I realized that some of the hardest things for me to do make me feel the proudest. >> [music] >> Because I had a teacher, I know how good it feels when someone is happy to see me. >> [music] [music] >> I know that I can always ask [music] for help. >> [music] >> I feel like I have a friend on my side. I see that some of the most important things are said without words. Because I
009had a teacher, I have whole new worlds to explore. >> [music] >> I discovered that what I can imagine, I can make real. And now I feel like I can do [music] anything. Because I had you, I learned to believe in me. >> [music] >> Applause. >> [music] [applause] [music] [applause] >> So I have to start by saying you are really good listeners. I'm ex- extremely proud. Uh but as you can see obviously, um you'll have a chance to applaud each and person uh individually because what we'll do now um is we will uh ask them to come up um and accept our congratulations. We are going to ask you to to uh go on to the stage. We would like to be able to capture a picture of this wonderful cohort. And then before
010you uh go to a refreshment break, we will take a little bit of break in the way we typically do our agenda. And because it you officially don't actually get tenure until the board takes action. So we want to make sure you leave here tonight knowing that that action took place. So, we're going to begin by um also recognizing a teaching assistant who um by state education law also deserves tenure after a four-year period. We have one We don't have many that typically reach that bar, but we do have one amazing teacher assistant we'd like to recognize this evening and that's Joanne Farrell, TA at school six. >> [applause] >> WE'LL HOLD THIS FOR JOANNE. I WOULD ASSUME SHE'S NOT HERE. >> She's here? OH, JOANNE, COME ON UP. >> [applause] >> I'M SORRY. >>
011[applause] >> OKAY. >> THANK YOU. CONGRATULATIONS. Thank you so much. Congratulations. >> Good job anyway. Um, yeah. From school four, one of our special education teachers, Nicole Winters. >> [applause] [applause] >> Another special education teacher from school 90, Megan Werther. >> [applause] >> Our amazing dance, theater, and visual arts teacher from OHS and OMS, Michelle Taplin. >> [cheering] [applause] >> It's those theater kids. What can I TELL YOU? SCHOOL COUNSELING GUIDANCE counselor from OMS, Nicholas Sturch. NEW DADDY. >> [applause] >> NICK'S BABY WAS BORN I THINK ABOUT A week or so after he did his portfolio. We weren't sure he'd make it tonight, but the baby made sure that it was born early just so you could be here tonight. >> [applause] >> Physical education teacher currently at school number eight, JAKE SPIELBERG. >> [cheering]
012[applause] [cheering] [applause] >> ONE OF OUR ELEMENTARY teachers also currently at school eight, Stephanie Sheehan. >> [applause] [applause] >> Special education teacher from school number six, our early learning center, Maxim Ann Rousseau. >> [applause] [applause] >> Special education teacher at school 9E, Kimberly Pickwick. >> [applause] >> A school psychologist from school number three, Sarah Panabianco. >> [applause and cheering] >> Secondary math teacher at OHS, Catherine Madison. >> [cheering and applause] [applause] >> SCHOOL COUNSELING SCHOOL at OHS, the school counselor at OHS, Megan Labrizzi. >> [cheering and applause] [applause] >> A REMEDIAL READING TEACHER at school number five, Sonia Carmely. >> [applause] >> ONE OF OUR MUSIC TEACHERS AT schools two and five, JOE HORNA. >> [applause] >> ONE OF OUR SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES teacher teaches at Castleton High School, William Hanrahan. >> [applause] >> School
013psychologist at school number eight, Lisa Gans. >> [applause] [applause] >> Elementary teacher at school number four, Cassidy Iannucci. >> Also a BRAND NEW MOM. >> [applause] [applause] >> SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER AT SCHOOL number two, Amelia Early. >> [applause] [applause] >> GUIDANCE COUNSELOR AT OHS, Marissa Caruso. >> [applause] >> WE HAVE BEEN BUSY. >> [laughter] >> Secondary English teacher at OHS, ZOE CAPERNEGRO. >> [applause] >> THIS NEXT PERSON I HAVE TO GIVE A little extra shout-out for because she is our video broadcasting teacher and very much responsible for that beautiful video at OHS, Tracy Busk. >> [applause] [laughter] >> OKAY, WE'RE ALMOST THERE. OUR music teacher from OMS, MICHAEL BONASERA. >> [applause] >> AND OUR TWO ADMINISTRATORS WHO will be granted tenure this evening, our director of English and library media services, Francesca Wasserman. >> [applause]
014>> I AM SO SORRY, MATT. >> [laughter] >> My goodness. Um he's right here on the list, I promise. Huh, science teacher at OHS, MATTHEW BOLOGNA. >> [applause] >> I WAS DOING SO WELL. OH, GOODNESS. THAT'S HORRIBLE. I'M SO SORRY. Doing so well, up to the very last one. And last but not least, our director of elementary special education and mom of those two adorable little girls, I Oh, MY GOODNESS. I TAKE THAT BACK, KATE. Hold on. >> I like the fact that she was raising a hand back there. This is not school. You can just shout it out if you want. We recognize everybody. Just stand up and shout it out. >> time I'm going to bring a pen and cross people off as I call their name. I'm so sorry. One of our
015finest special education teachers at school nine E, Megan Bagstad. >> [applause and cheering] [applause] >> OKAY, NOW FINALLY, our director of elementary special education, KATE MAGNO. >> [applause] [applause] >> OKAY, MR. D'AMBROSIO, IF I CAN, while we're going getting ready to take their picture, would you mind doing the resolution to approve their tenure? >> I just want to make sure no one's going to raise their hand over here. That's all. Uh as soon as I find it. B Yeah, but I'm not getting Hold on. Where's it at here? Here's out. Okay, I got it. Be it resolved that on the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the following professional staff members, having satisfactorily completed their probationary period, be approved for placement or tenure as indicated below. Signed on May 6th, 2026. Motion. >> Second. >>
016All in favor? Aye. Any questions or comments? All opposed? Any abstentions? Motion passes. >> [applause] [cheering] [applause] >> Congratulations. >> Thank you. >> [applause] >> So at this particular time we're going to take a break for refreshments that served in the cafeteria and then we're going to resume in about 5 minutes. 5 minutes. >> That's fantastic. >> Oh, you're very very welcome to and thank you. >> All ladies and gentlemen, please move to the gymnasium for refreshments. For all the people who received the 10-year and our guests, please go to the cafeteria, the gymnasium, excuse me, for refreshments. >> Of course, my two handsome guys. >> Thank you. Thank you. Where Where's the gymnasium? >> That away. Okay. >> The cookies are really good. Get a few. >> Thank you, Mr. >> The fried balls.
017>> [laughter] >> Congratulations. >> Come here. Come say congratulations. >> Okay. >> Yeah, you got a good one. >> So, I'm riding my bike all the way up to the week after Thanksgiving. Got too cold. I joined Planet Fitness. I've never worked out a day in my life. I can't run. And I've never I've never gone to the gym. I've never been to the gym in my life. 50 50 years old. I joined Planet Fitness. I fell off the I cracked up the the Peloton bike. I could go like this. I fell off the bike. Then started doing an hour on the treadmill. >> Hey, congratulations. I had no idea this was happening today. >> Well, I worked my way up. I was doing 15 minutes to 5 minutes. Then 20 minutes to 10 minutes.
018>> Oh my god, >> I'm doing right now an hour on the on the treadmill. I put a I put my iPad up there and I watch a movie. >> I'm a dreamer that way. >> And then I do a half hour on the bike. Now I'm doing uh half hour on the Peloton. And I'm doing seven different machines right now. So, I'm working on weights. >> Congratulations. Good job. >> Good job, buddy. >> You can watch it if you want. >> Good job. Congratulations. >> Show your whole family. >> So, um >> For Mother's Day, you play that. >> So, I go to the gym six days a week now. Now I've become one of those idiots. Yeah, I've become one of those idiots. But I So, what's good about it? I grew up
019in So, what's good about it? Go to the kids home. >> You don't even know. You made them feel so good. >> I know. I just went down and I picked them up. I said, "Look at this kid that day." Good stuff, man. Good stuff. So, so So, um So, I leave my house at 6:00 in the morning, 6:15. I drive to Smithtown because right by my office. I work out over there at Planet Fitness. I take a shower, get dressed, and then I go to work. >> Thank you. I'm back on so now but I'm back as you saw on Facebook. I'm riding my bike now. On a few nice days. So then it gets nice out. I'm going to do three, four days on my bike and three days in the gym. But
020it's Let me tell you something. You know people say, "Oh, you must feel good." or something like that. Nobody feels good going to the gym. You feel like You want to kill somebody. You don't feel any better. They you know, you come out of the gym No problem. You come out of the gym, you're hurting. Nobody Like everybody thinks like this is like a magical thing. Like They think it's a magical thing. It's not a magical thing. Don't believe in the It's all a farce. But if you want to lose weight, that's what you got to do. So you got a choice. But now my knock I'm 160 116 over 72 my blood pressure. I'm all out of that. Like I'm like all my numbers are all down. I went from I didn't eat macaroni
021from September 1st until Christmas Eve. All right. I haven't eaten no pasta, no no no bread, no sugar. It was like living on scraps. >> No. 5 minutes. Let's go. >> Oh, the thing you were talking about was? >> Yeah. >> Hey, guys. I'll see you later. >> No, yes. >> Yeah, yeah, yeah. >> Thanks. All right. >> All right. >> I don't want to take that mic with me. >> Did you just say bye? >> Yeah. >> Where are you going? I don't want you to just go walk around, okay? There's a lot of people here. Yeah. Transporting the wrist. and >> We're going to start the meeting in about 1 minute, so uh if anyone's going to stay for the meeting, please have a seat. And if anybody is still having conversations, we
022can go and have it in the cafeteria to freshmen. >> Mr. Yoshikawa, you can please sit down. Mr., you're not the president no more. At this particular time, we'd like to call up the high school at this particular time, Brian Lisco, who's on our board, and he'll be bringing up this part of the meeting. So, Brian, if you could please take this part of the meeting over. Thank you, Mr. Lisco. >> Uh thank you so much. Uh I'd like >> Hatch straight. >> Uh I'd like to invite a macro pal, Jeremiah. Our AP exams are officially underway and will continue through next week. Our students are preparing diligently with the goal of scoring well, and the hard work put in all year has set them up for great things. On April 24th and 25th, the
023Oceanside High School theater program wrapped up the year with a spectacular production of Spamalot. It was a wonderful way to close out the season, and we wanted to extend our sincerest congratulation and best wishes to our seniors as they move on to their next chapter, as well as everyone else who played a part in making this production a success. Last week, we held several National Honor Society inductions, providing [music] students with a well-deserved recognition of their hard work and academic excellence, while also honoring our commitment to scholarship, leadership, and service. Congratulations to all our new inductees. >> Sales for both prom and senior trip have officially concluded. We're excited for our seniors as they look forward to these well-earned celebrations and milestone experiences. We wish them an unforgettable time as they enjoy these final moments
024together before the next chapter begins. Registration for the mother-daughter dance has started. The dinner is being held on June 11th. This dinner is a timeless tradition and a special celebration for our senior girls and for our moms. >> Oceanside High School music program will be hosting its spring concert on May 12th. This is a wonderful opportunity to come out and celebrate the incredible talent and hard work of student musicians who have dedicated themselves throughout the year. We encourage all families and staff and community members to come out and show their support. On June 2nd, we'll be hosting our annual varsity awards night, giving our student athletes the opportunity to be recognized for their hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout the sports season. We're looking forward to celebrating these outstanding young athletes and encouraging all families
025and staff to join us for a great evening honoring their accomplishments. >> The senior class trip to Six Flags will be taking place on June 3rd. We are excited for our seniors as they embark on this special experience together, celebrating all they have accomplished and creating lasting memories before they close out their final chapter at Oceanside High School. On June 4th, we will be hosting honor night, a special evening dedicated to celebrating our seniors and recognizing all that they have achieved throughout their time at Oceanside High School. Students will be presented awards with scholarships I mean with awards and scholarships honoring their academic accomplishments, extracurricular contributions, and so much more. We look forward to a proud and memorable night for our seniors and their families. On June 11th, the school will host a series of
026celebratory events honoring the class of 2026. The day will feature a senior slide show, yearbook distribution, and a BBQ, bringing together students, staff, and families for a memorable send-off before graduation. Thanks for having us. I would now like to invite up the School Number Four Student Government. >> [applause] >> GOOD EVENING, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, DR. HARRINGTON, ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, and community members. My name is Amy Daniello, and I'm honored to serve as president of the School Four Student Council. On behalf of all of our students, thank you for giving us the opportunity to speak tonight and for your continued support of School Four. We are proud to share some of the many ways our school community has come together this year to learn, lead, and make a difference. >> Hello. My name is
027Viva Negron, and I'm the vice president of the School Four Student Council. This year, School Four students have shown kindness and generosity through many service projects. We collaborated with OHS students to support the Little Saint Nick Foundation by collecting monetary donations and items for pediatric patients at Cohen Children's Medical Center. We also participated in the OFT toy drive by collecting and wrapping toys for community members during the holiday season. >> Good evening. My name is Christian Jordan, and I serve as treasurer of the School Four Student Council. Our students also worked hard to give back locally. During our Super Bowl challenge, we collected over 300 canned goods for Oceanside Community Service. During Pop Week, we collected No, we celebrated World Read Aloud Day by returning to our teachers from last year to enjoy special read
028aloud together. It was a fun way to promote reading while reconnecting with our teachers who helped us grow. >> Hello, my name is Mia Bloomfall and I'm secretary of School Four Student Council. In March, it's always dedicated remembering former school Seamus Ward. The help of our teacher Miss Toy's student council and sixth grade art club created sold handmade shamrocks pins to for leukemia and lymphoma society. We raised $1,000 this year for this organization. This meaningful tradition continues to bring our school community together each year. >> School Four has also focused on building belonging and strong connections among students. Our sixth graders attended a slate event where they collaborated with Oceanside High School students and learned about inclusion and belonging. We also launched connected classrooms this year where older and younger students work together on STEM
029projects and team building activities. In addition, our sixth grade peacemakers spend recess time mentoring and supporting our first grade students. >> This week is teacher appreciation week. We are so grateful for all the teachers in Oceanside for their dedication, patience, and hard work each day. One way the School Four Student Council is showing our appreciation is by giving out heartfelt thank you notes. We hope to bring a lot of smiles and maybe some happy tears to our incredible teachers by sharing what we love most about them. We truly appreciate everything they do for us. >> Student Council has also worked hard to raise funds that help improve our school. We organized pretzel sales and are launching through May fundraiser to sell snacks every Friday in May. With the money we raise, we plan to create
030sensory spaces around the building for for students to visit when they need a break or to reset. We also completely rebranded our school store. It is now called Sailor Supplies Co. With a new kiosk, new logo, new name, and new supplies. It has been a huge success and a favorite among students. >> Lastly, we are so proud of many exciting events that we enjoyed through our school community. On April 23rd, our talented fifth and sixth graders performed their annual circus showcasing teamwork, creativity, and courage. During Autism Acceptance Month, we hosted a school-wide walk-a-thon to raise money for Nassau Suffolk Autism Society of America. >> School four is a special place because of the students, staff, families, and community members who work together to make it such a caring and supportive school. Our slogan, the small
031school with the big heart, reflects the kindness, teamwork, and school spirit we see every day. We would also like to congratulate the teachers and administrators who will be receiving tenure tonight. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the students of Oceanside. We would like to once again thank the Board of Education, Dr. Harrington, and our entire Oceanside community for believing in us and supporting all that we do. Thank you for allowing us to share the amazing things that happen at school four. >> THANK [applause] YOU. >> [applause] >> HOLD ON ONE SECOND, GUYS. SO, I GOT A COUPLE OF questions for you if you don't mind. I understand with the Cohen's Children's Hospital you did a great job. Shamrock, can you please expand a little bit on the Shamrock project that you
032raised $1,000 for? >> Um so, we had a former school four student who um passed away from leukemia. And so, every year during March we uh school for art club and our art teacher and the student council come together and we create little shamrock pins that we sell and that people can wear around on their clothing. >> And you you raised a thousand dollars on it? >> Yeah. >> Very good. And the autism financial subject can someone talk about that? Go ahead. >> Can you repeat yourself one more time? >> [laughter] >> Just that you guys had a fundraiser and you raised money for autism for Nassau and Suffolk children. Can you expand on that? >> So we had a walk-a-thon. We did like laps around to like for money. And so how many laps
033we did is how much money we raised. So let's say um >> Let's say How much money did you raise? Do you remember? >> Well, it Yes. >> A lot of money. $5,000? >> [applause] >> That's the number I wanted to hear. All right, does anybody from the board have any other questions for these Yes, Sandy? >> I think we should recognize Christian Jordan. He is a published author first book in a series. >> Very good, Christian. Good job. >> That's quite an accomplishment. Congratulations. Yeah. >> [applause] >> Anybody else from the board? Don, anything else you'd like to say? >> No, I'd like to see a picture with the principal. >> Okay, good. Let's take a picture and we're going to continue on with the meeting. >> [applause] >> Thank you. >> [applause] >>
034Thank you. you. >> Great job, kids. Thank you so much. Thank you to the parents, the teachers, especially teachers week. Good job out there. At this particular time, uh we'd like to go on uh F, which is the budget hearing, Dr. Copley, and of course Dr. Harrington, but Dr. Copley, if you come up. >> Yes, thank you, Mr. D'Ambrosio. Uh tonight's presentation will be the budget hearing for the 26-27 school year. Uh just a reminder for our community, uh this adopted budget has been covered in great detail since January with complete line-by-line reviews of each page of our budget. Um all previous budget presentations are available on our district website. The topics covered tonight will cover the following. A review of the 26-27 budget, highlighting some aspects of our expenditure budget, and how we balance
035our budget through our revenue sources. We will compare our year-to-year figures, discuss the budget ballot propositions, including a brief presentation from our friends at Oceanside Library, and share some uh important information about voting information and what this uh current budget supports. At this time, I would like our business administrator, Ms. Samantha Santa Clara, to walk us through the budget development process, the New York State Education Department three-part component budget, as well as our budget formula. >> Thank you, Dr. Copley. The district's development process for the expenditure budget begins in late October when budget requests are received, compiled, and reviewed. Dr. Copley and I pressure test each request against a three-year expendi- expenditure trend analysis and review administrative rationale. Staffing needs are reviewed with administrators, and recommendations for the upcoming school year are made. Once we
036finalize our staffing needs, our expenditure budget is presented to the board and community at a series of budget workshops that begin in January. We also continue fine-tuning our revenue budget projections once the governor's preliminary state aid runs are released in January. For the 2026-2027 school year, the total general fund operating expenditures are $192,419,398, which represents a 3.06 budget increase. In New York State, the expenditure budget has three required components: program, capital, and administrative. The state recommends at least 2/3 of the total budget fall within the program component. Through careful planning, we are proud that 76.7% of our budgeted expenditures are within the program component, which represents costs tied directly to daily student student instruction and support. 12.8% of the expenditure budget supports the capital component, which includes the maintenance of our school buildings and grounds.
037And 10.5% of the total budget falls within the administrative component, which includes the district office, school building admin, BOCES administrative costs, legal, auditing, and financial services, and nicer, among other costs. A balanced budget requires that revenue equals expenditures. Since budget workshop number one, we've highlighted key changes within proposed expenditures and conducted a line-by-line review of the three components of our budget. This budget development process has required disciplined fiscal constraint to balance rising operational costs with essential educational needs. Factors beyond our immediate control, including insurance, employee benefits, and transportation costs, continue to significantly drive expenditure growth. Long-range financial planning remains a challenge due to fiscal uncertainty at the state and federal levels, and locally, we continue to navigate the loss of revenue from the LIPA glide path. However, under the fiscal guidance and oversight of Dr.
038Harrington, we have made critical decisions to offset these cost increases, including strategic financial investments, increasing local sources of revenue, establishing fair and competitive collective bargaining agreements, realizing utility savings from the full implementation of our energy performance contract, and leveraging both these contracted services to secure additional state aid in subsequent years. I'll turn it back now to Dr. Coakley. >> Thank you, Ms. Annacone. So, in Oceanside, I'm going to talk about our revenue. We have three major sources of revenue, other local sources of revenue that include our DACA program, PILOTs, payments in lieu of taxes, direct assessment, appropriated fund balance, interest earnings, among others. State aid, which is based on categorical aid and district expense-driven aid provided by New York State to support our ongoing educational needs, and our tax levy, which are property taxes levied
039on four classifications of property subject to the tax cap set by New York State. >> [snorts] >> Here is a quick year-to-year review. Again, as Ms. Annacone mentioned, our expenditure budget is increasing by 3.06% compared to last year's amount. That will preserve all program and full-time staff. And our proposed tax levy increase for the 2026-2027 school year will be 2.28%. And we are confident that with your support, this upcoming budget will meet all student needs for the upcoming year. If this budget does not pass a simple majority voter approval, it can be submitted for revote. If defeated twice, the district must adopt a contingency budget, which will cause certain expenditures to be removed from our proposed budget while keeping taxes the same as prior year. Here's a slide on our proposed capital reserve project. Again,
040with the community's approval, we will be looking to undergo a capital reserve project at the high school. The scope of the work will include the following: a complete resurfacing of our high school track, which includes concrete and perimeter fence replacements and new bleacher pads, large student bathroom renovations in the high school boys and girls first and second floor south wing. For those that are familiar with the high school and our Hall of Fame entrance, the men and women's bathrooms over there as well, and our main high school gymnasium to receive air conditioning, which will address two important necessities. One is the testing accommodations for our students. The other is to address the governor's last year's mandate to address the heat index for our public schools. As you see, the total amount is a little over
041$5.7 million, which would 100% come from existing capital reserve funds. And basically, what that means is there would be no additional tax implications on our community. We already have that money secured. And once that project is closed out, Oceanside has a 41% building aid ratio where once we close the project out, 41% of that dollar amount would come back to the district in subsequent years, which would ultimately have us not need as much taxes in subsequent years. Here are the three budget ballot propositions that will appear on this year's ballot. Proposition number one is our total expenditure budget, again, which would require a simple majority voter approval. Capital Proposition number two is our capital reserve project. And Proposition number three is our Oceanside Library budget. The Board of Education trustee elections will also appear on
042the budget ballot. And at this time, I do know that our friends from the library are here. Uh, Chris Marra, Michelle Samuel, Janet Pearsall. If somebody would like to come give a brief presentation on the Oceanside library's budget. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Good evening everyone. My name is Chris Marra, director of Oceanside Library. With me this evening are library trustees president Janet Pearsall, Dan Faltz, and assistant director Michelle Samuel. It has been a year and a half since our grand opening on and our new building is going strong, consistently averaging 1,000 visitors per day. The library continues to roll out new cutting-edge services regularly every week. We just added new items to our library of things, a new museum pass, and our demonstration kitchen is preparing to open soon. We are proud to see
043our program attendance, services, and circulation continue to soar. Our dedicated and talented staff strive every day to provide exceptional service. Many members of our team hold leadership positions and present at conferences in the library world. Our assistant director Michelle Samuel is currently serving as president of the Nassau County Library Association. In 2025, Oceanside Library circulated over 200,000 items and over 33,000 patrons attended our programs. The library offered over 4,000 programs and there were over 200,000 visits to our website. I am pleased to report that this year's library budget remains under the New York State tax cap while maintaining the full range of programs, services, and resources our community relies upon. On May 19th, the library budget will appear as a proposition on the school district ballot. The proposal represents an increase of approximately $12 per
044household, about $1 per month. Passage of this request will continue all of our services and ensure the proper upkeep of our new building and infrastructure. As we look ahead, the library is committed to building on this momentum and ensuring that the library continues to be a dynamic resource. We thank this wonderful community for your continued trust, support, and for being a part of this exciting journey with us. Thank you very much. Your library is here for you. >> [applause] >> So, uh just wanted to point attention to the slide that you see on the screen um where it says your vote matters. Um this is something that we're doing a little different this year. Um in Oceanside, we have over 20,000 registered voters and we really do mean that every vote matters. Um each year
045the district receive a fiscal uh we receive a fiscal and uh environmental stress score um that does impact uh and can affect district operations. Um with a high voter turnout, we do remain optimistic that each vote is an affirmation of and a reinvestment into our educational program, which continues to give our students um the best chance to succeed, which ultimately can lead and will lead to stronger community value. Um again, your vote matters and on behalf of five over 5,000 students, we thank you in advance. But with that being said, um I am happy to turn this microphone over to one of those over 5,000 students, um Mr. Brian Relusco will provide some additional insight um not only of the importance of your vote, but as well as how um a successful budget passage um
046has shaped his personal educational journey. Brian? >> Thank you so much, Dr. Coakley and Dr. Harrington for this opportunity. Uh as we present this year's budget, I want to take a moment to speak directly to the importance of your vote in this process. A school budget only passes with community support. And community support starts with one simple but powerful act, showing up to vote. Every vote cast on budget day is a statement that you believe in your schools, your children, and your neighbors' children. Without Without that participation, the programs and services we work so hard to provide are at risk. We need you. We need your family, your neighbors, your co-workers. The more our community shows up, the stronger the message we send that public education matters here. And that culture of civic engagement doesn't
047just happen on its own. We're actively building it, starting with our students. At the high school, our juniors' social studies classes hold a junior voter registration drive each year. Teachers guide students through the pre-registration process so that when they turn 18, they're already on the books and ready to cast their very first ballot. We are not just teaching civics from a textbook. We're putting it into practice and creating a generation of voters who understand from an early age that their voice matters. We believe that a community that votes together invests its future together. We hope you will join us on May 19th and make your voice heard. Now, I'd like to talk about what makes our educational experience truly exceptional. And I want to take that by sharing something personal. I've taken four AP courses
048during my time here. Those classes prepared me for college-level work. I performed well on my exams and and will enter college already having earned credit, meaning that fewer courses and more focus on matters most in my future. I'm also the president of student government, which has which has placed me at the table on district-wide committees as a student representative. Being in those rooms and seeing the true inner workings of our education system has inspired me in a way I never expected. It made me want to become a teacher. That dream would not exist without the opportunities this district gave me. And as vice president of Best Buddies, I have learned what it means to show up for others and be part of something bigger than yourself. I also played JV baseball for 2 years and
049some of the closest friendships I've ever made came from that team. Those bonds are something I will carry long after graduation. I share all of this because without these courses, clubs, and sports, I would not be who I am today. These programs shape our students uh These programs shape how our students become and the community support is the way we can continue doing it for the student body. Our high school offers a wide range of AP courses, clubs, sports, and extracurriculars because every student deserves a chance to find their passion and compete at the highest level. With your support, when you exercise your right to vote on May 19th, you're protecting every one of those opportunities for your children, neighbors, and your friends. Thank you. >> Thank Thank you, Brian. >> [applause] >> And I
050I I can't top that, but just as a final reminder to the community, um our budget vote is Tuesday, May 19th, um right here at the school six, uh Laurel Avenue gym from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Uh this concludes our budget hearing, Mr. D'Ambrosio. >> Thank you, Dr. Coley. Uh Brian, very good uh very good statement you made over there and a lot of people don't realize the importance of not only programs, but you know, when they work on that field out in high school and the new track that's going to be done and and even simple things at school three where we have turf and different schools that we are doing and we see where we're even in the news today. We're seeing these other uh districts that are facing uh problems and
051we do have this money, you know, there to do these projects and it's all uh capital reserve projects which is no funding no additional funding to the to the taxpayers. And that's important and that's what's, you know, distinguished our notion side from a lot of other school districts. I'm very proud and of course it's nice that this board hears how it affects your life and the lives of other students that when they walk into start a college education they already have credits and that means a lot to the parents that are showing up, you know, dollars for credit. So, thank you very much for that statement and Dr. Copeland and your team and Dr. Harrington of course for putting this together. Does anybody have any questions for that presentation? Sandy? Okay. Seeing none, we're now
0525A which is opportunity to comment on agenda items. Any audience member wishing to make a comment on an item that is on tonight's agenda can do so at this time. Anyone wishing to make a comment on an item not on tonight's agenda will have the op- will have the opportunity uh later on the agenda. While New York State law does not require us to hold a public comment period on agenda items, this Board of Education chose to do so because we believe it's important to get input from the community members on the board's agenda items. Please note that the board is here to listen. While everyone is encouraged to share their comments, please keep in mind that this is not designed to be a question and answer session. Again, comments should be directed towards the
053chair of the meeting which is me. Anyone who wishes to speak should come up to the microphone, clearly state your name and child's school. Seeing none. Anthony, this is only for agenda items. >> Oh, yes. >> Okay. Come on up, Ed. That's a no, it's okay. That's It's okay. Please state your name and child's school which we already know. Put your microphone on. Hello. >> Yep. Uh actually, I don't have any children in school anymore. They all graduated. Good. But my big thing is is that I see the buildings and ground budget is very high. Me as a taxpayer I see grounds working on the weekends now a lot. And I really don't understand why. Because if you're supposed to be Monday through Friday employees, you should be able to finish your task. What's bothering
054me is that um of course when I started almost 42 years ago, the budget was only $48 million for the year. And now it's million, which I understand. Teachers' salaries, custodians' salaries, electric, but now you have solar. So the electric should actually be coming down, not going up. That's how we were raised with them trying to sell us solar, but I'm not making holes in my roof. The question is is why since the schools have turf and now they have to cut grass and wasting taxpayers' dollars cutting grass on the weekend. Could you just explain the reason why that exists? But Okay, so we're not designed to do a question and answer, Anthony, but if you're asking a question, does Dr. Harrington would like to answer it or >> Yeah, I just I guess the
055one point I do want to make in company is that you know, we we watch those budget codes very, very carefully. I think you know that better than anybody. But one of the things I think that is very important that the community be reminded of is that our buildings and facilities or grounds are used 24/7, 7 days a week. >> Yes. >> Um and and um therefore they take a lot of wear and tear and they take a lot of upkeep to keep them in good shape. So that is part of that, but point is well taken and we always continually look at all of those codes and monitoring um any expenditures that come out of that, especially if it's anything related to any overtime or time beyond the regular work day, cuz it's it's
056a very it's a valid point. >> Okay. Thank you. Anthony, I do want to acknowledge your years working in Oceanside uh buildings and grounds and you know, we do appreciate everything you've done in not only community, but all the health issues you faced and and your children and you've been a very big asset in this community and this board. Uh thanks a lot for all you have things that you've done. >> Thank you, guys. >> Thank you. >> Anybody else? Seeing none. Uh we're on 6A. I'll take a motion to accept the minutes of April 22nd, 2026 regular meeting for file as submitted. I'll take a motion. Still? >> Motion. >> Okay. Still? >> Second. >> And set. Any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Aye. >> Any opposed? Any abstentions? Motion passes. I'll
057take a motion to accept the minutes of April 28th, 2026 regular meetings, Nassau Nassau BOCES vote for file as submitted. Take a motion. >> I'll make a motion. >> Sandy. >> I second. >> And Laura. Any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Aye. >> Any opposed? Any abstentions? Motion passes. A motion to accept the financial reports, treasury reports, transfer funds as submitted. I'll take a motion. >> I'll move it. >> Robert. >> Second. >> And Don. Any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Aye. >> Any opposed? I'm sorry. >> I I I have a question. >> Sure. >> Just a quick question for Dr. Coakley. On the treasurer's report, specifically on the extracurricular, I know we've spoken about this before, but is someone um just double-checking with the club advisers and the coaches
058because I see a lot of um individual lines on there that haven't been touched in a couple years. So, I know coaches change, kids graduate. They have all good intentions about raising money, but there's some lines sitting. >> Yep. So, um Miss we we are mindful of that. Miss Anna does a beginning of the school year kind of meeting with all of the treasures with pretty much the administrative assistants to remind them of that and to remind you that it's not you know to be kind of stored away and needs to be raised and then put back into the to the student use. So we are aware and this will be our second year doing that. >> Thank you. Mr. Coley just to follow up on that. For this year before the year ends could
059you also remind the advisors to take a look at what their balances are and if they raise money for specific purposes I see that there's a tendency sometimes to forget to cut the check and send it to the purpose. >> [laughter] >> They just graduate, they leave, they run away and then the money sits there and the purpose for which it was raised doesn't get the money. >> Correct. So Miss Anna does it at the beginning of the year but to close out this year she's doing a PDP for a clerical administrative assistants and some non reps so we will make sure we get that message within the next couple of weeks out. >> Thank you. >> I see no more questions or comments. All in favor? >> Aye. >> Any opposed? Any abstentions? Motion
060passes. We're on 7A approval of use of facilities Oceanside United Soccer Club actually for their festival at nine and school number nine. Actually I personally started that festival which is a great thing for the children of Oceanside. You know the soccer club it's basically for their intramural program. So at this time I'll take a motion. >> Motion still. >> Second. >> Any questions or comments? All in favor? Any opposed? Any abstentions? Motion passes. We're on 8A. Take a motion to approve professional personnel recommendations as submitted. >> I'll make a motion. >> Sandy. >> I second. >> And Laura. Any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Aye. >> Any opposed? Any abstentions? Motion passes. We're on 8B. I'll take a motion to approve civil service personnel recommendations as submitted. >> I'll move it. Robert. >>
061Second. >> And Don. Any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Aye. >> Any opposed? Any abstentions? Motion passes. Dr. >> Mr. President, I'm so sorry. I um my agenda is switched around. Yeah, my agenda is switched around. I do believe that one of our new special ed teachers that we just now appointed is in the audience. Elizabeth Hertler, are you here, Elizabeth? Or did you Did you leave? There she is. Hi, Elizabeth. Welcome. Welcome. And we we we expect you to be on that stage in 4 years, okay? We're going to hold you to that. Thank you for joining us and congratulations. Welcome to the family. >> GOOD. ANYBODY with civil service, Dr. Errington? >> I know. >> Seeing none. Uh take a motion to approve the hourly employee recommendation as submitted. >> Motion.
062>> Still. >> Second. >> And Seth. Any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Aye. >> Any opposed? Any abstentions? Motion passes. And I'll take a motion to accept the DACA employee recommendation as submitted. >> I'll make that motion. >> We'll take Sandy. >> I second. >> And Laura. Any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Aye. >> Any opposed? Any abstentions? Motion passes. 19A, motion to approve the recommendation of CSEC PSE chairpersons chairpersons as submitted. >> I'll move it. Robert. >> Second. >> And Don. Any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Aye. >> Any opposed? Any abstentions? Motion passes. Items for action. Motion to approve and authorize the 2026-27 short-term borrowing of the tax anticipation notes, known as TAN resolutions. >> Motion. >> Still. >> Second. >> Seth. Any questions or comments? All
063in favor? Any opposed? Any abstentions? Motion passes. A motion to approve the independent consultant firm agreement with Dr. DeRosa as submitted. >> I'll make a motion. >> Sandy. >> I second. >> And Laura. Any questions or comments? All All in favor? >> Aye. >> Any opposed? Any abstentions? Motion passes. Dr. Errington? >> I bid a water. >> Bid a water. Did you just do that? >> I'm going right now. I'll take a motion to award a bid for locksmith services supplies to Suffolk Lock and Security Professionals. I'm moving. Robert and Don. Any questions or comments? All in favor? Any opposed? Any abstentions? Motion passes. >> Yes, thank you Mr. D. Just a few things. First, again, thank you all for being a part of this evening's celebration. It It just It brings me such joy.
064I I just I It warms my heart. So, thank you all for being such a an active part of that. Um just a couple of other things. I know that our young people from School 4 talked about raising money for autism awareness, but as a district under the guidance of of the special education team and leadership of Tracy Murray, the we raised district-wide for autism awareness and neurodiversity celebration month a total of over $11,000 that will go to the Nassau Suffolk Autism Society, Camp Anchor, and Best Buddies. So, it's it's a it's a it's a district-wide effort and we are incredibly proud of all of that. I also want to mention that we had 50 students this year, 50, earn the New York State Seal of Biliteracy. This is the highest number that we've had
065since we we initiated this under Dr. Rose's leadership and and we're we're we're particularly proud that seven of former ENL students were were part of that 50. So, it really is a very very special thing and it gives us a point of pride in Oceanside. A less point of pride a point of pride does have to do with our recent refusal rate for the state tests in both mathematics and ELA. I won't spend a whole lot of time on this. We can do a whole evening on this. We've done this in the past and we might do it in the future. The good news is our refusal rate and refusal means parents' decisions to refuse to allow the students to participate in the state assessments. Um [snorts] I I am proud to say that the
066number in both ELA and math has gone down. That's the good news. The less good news, by example, in eighth ELA in in the middle school, eighth grade, 42% of our students and parents refused to take part in that assessment, which um is really um disturbing, especially because those eighth graders are very soon going to be taking an ELA Regents. And guess what? They can opt out or refuse to take the ELA Regents. So, we'll continue to work with our parents in helping them understand the importance of just even the exercise of going through sitting for that type of an exam. Uh the exams have changed dramatically over the years. Uh they're not used for teacher effectiveness or rating teachers in any way. We do take the data we collect on the students very, very
067seriously, and um we are looking to continue to uh improve that overall in mathematics. The district's refusal rate was 19.23% just just shy of 20%. So, that means one in every five students refused to sit for the mathematics test, and we know our kids would hit it out of the park. We really do. Um and it it impacts our our ratings as well. Um and in in ELA, the uh the total was 21.74%. So, we're we're going to look for help. We're going to continue to stay on this because it's really important to us. Again, overall, our number has significantly decreased, and we appreciate that, but it's still at a rate that we're not happy with. So, we'll be doing more in that. Um I will also then end with um recognizing that we have
068a new person, a new face at our dais, and that's Michelle Via, who now officially uh has has assumed the role of assistant superintendent for human resources, community activities, and student services. So, welcome, Ms. Via. We're very, very happy to have you. >> [applause] >> That ends my report. Mr. D'Ambrosio be happy to entertain any questions. >> Any questions for Dr. Harrington? Seeing none. Um now it's an opportunity for the Board of Education. I'd be remiss not to recognize uh Gabby Calmer and being president of OFT and uh his leaders that are there with him, especially this week being Teacher's Appreciation being Teacher's Week. But, the work that um all our teachers do and and our fine union that uh really deserves a round of applause. That these people are out there, you know, 7
069days a week, 24 hours a day. They're answering their emails. They're doing work. They're helping kids. Uh it's not uh you know, a 9-to-5 job. Definitely not. And I see them all the time, whether they're at sports events and they're helping children at sports events, helping them with with homework assignments. So, I mean, uh talking about going above and beyond the call of duty. So, I wanted to recognize the UFT as every week, every month, all year long for what you guys do. So, round of applause for this OFT thing. >> [applause] >> AND now I'll turn it over to my board. Uh Seth Brown. >> Thank you. Um Brian, I just wanted to acknowledge tonight is your penultimate board meeting. Uh one to go before you pass the torch on to whomever will be
070be sitting in your seat next year. Um welcome, Michelle, on the other far end. I'm happy you came back after the first day. It's always always good to see you here. Um Dr. Frygold. So, spell it out. So, I went into this, just so you know, with zero expectations. Not a Monty Python person. No expectations. It left me speechless. It was amazing. Um I would say it's probably one of the best that I've seen. It may that probably sounds cliche, but it was definitely up there. It it it was beyond any expectation I had. Of course, Dr. Harrington's um cameo in it just was sort of was was the icing on the cake, but it it was terrific. Um I thought it would that the students did a great job, the staff did a great
071job. Please pass along my um my comments on that. And lastly, Dr. Harrington, I mean, we didn't have an opportunity as a board to say anything to the tenure candidates before while they were up there or during the vote, but um as you stated, we had an opportunity to see the tenure portfolios. And that was truly amazing. For people like us on our end of things, like we will never be in a classroom. We will never be in their offices. We will never see first hand what they're doing and how they're doing it. But those tenure portfolios, but like it's I spent hours and hours and hours going through those tenure portfolios. And to see everything about those individuals and all the time you could tell all the time and effort that they put in
072to preparing them over the three or four years that that um that it reflects. But it really shows who they are, their background, their philosophies, what their future plans are. On a personal level, you see people that are coming either like right out of college, you see some people that have changed careers, you see people that have got married and have kids during that time, you people that have moved into Oceanside during that. Like you it runs the gamut, and it really gives a level of a personal connection that we would never otherwise have. And I was truly um in like amazed when you told me that I assumed that all school districts require this. That this is like this is this is a regular thing and and then I find out that no, this
073like no one really does this. This is like something that's very unique to our school district. But it does give so much confidence and assurance of the people that we're hiring and bringing on board and knowing that our kids are in good hands going forward. And when we make the vote to grant tenure that it does really mean something. That these people didn't just go through the system, that they really worked their way through and they earned it. So, thank you for that. >> Mr. Kaplan. Yeah, I want to echo first of all, congratulations to all our those that received tenure tonight, no matter what position you have. It's it's a it's a quite a great accomplishment. I looked through those portfolios also and it's incredible. It's not just the even the work, it's not
074just thanking of course the individuals that work on it, but you know, talking to Dr. Harrington and the process that that the district takes. You know, kudos also goes to all the mentors, to the advisors and all the co-workers. I'm sure the amount of hours, no matter what your role is, whether you receive tenure in administrative spots or in in teaching spots, you know, kudos to everybody that guided them through the process and to get them to be the successful people that they are in their particular professions. So, thanks to everybody for their hard work both now and of course in the future of of education. We appreciate it. Going on the budget, um I'm one of the voting members of the executive board for the Nassau Suffolk School Board Association. I sit at a
075table at least once a month if not more depending upon what the issues are, listen to other school districts, and I listen to well, I'm not going to go into any individual school district other than our own of course, but listening to some of the as President D'Ambrosio indicated some of the other districts and some of their issues and financial problems. You know, I got to say kudos and thanks to Dr. Harrington, Dr. Coley, Ms. Senatore, and the entire team that put together a a responsible budget. The amount of time, the amount of effort, and not putting this district, this community in the position of the unfortunate position that some districts both around us and throughout Nassau and Suffolk County are in. And it takes a lot, and I talk about it takes a village,
076it really does to put it together and give this community a responsible budget while preserving everything we have because we should be very thankful we are not in the position of some of those other districts. I I realize they have their own set of issues and and challenges, but we are very lucky we are not in the position of some of those districts that are raising their their budgets by 13% accessing a large amount of teachers and cutting programs or looking to cut programs, and we I can't say enough how lucky we are we are not in that position. So, thank you and the entire team for putting together this budget. >> Uh Mrs. Shaw. >> Yes, I won't repeat anything that my colleagues just said, but I do agree with them 150%. Um I
077do want to congratulate again those teachers who received tenure, and I also want to thank all of our administrators, teachers, and staff who will be celebrated within the next week for all that you do for our district, um, very proud of our working relationship with all of you and all of the things you've done for our district. Uh, I also want to recognize all the students who were inducted last week into the National Honor Society. It was really an impressive night. These students, it's not just about academics, it's about leadership, it's about character. Um, and it's about service and they give 150% um, thank you to the seniors who are graduating out of the society and we have they've left a wonderful legacy for the students who are moving up next year to continue. And
078one other thing, last yesterday we had our last meeting of our staff development policy board. And I think you all realize or you should realize that the success of our students depends on the strength of our teachers. And the policy board is there to support uh, the professional development of our teachers and staff. And Betsy Wyman retired a year ago and left some very big shoes to fill. And I have to tell you that, um, Jason Manning, who's not here tonight, he stepped in to that role and not only has he done an incredible job, but he has exceeded, in my opinion, expectations. He has really grown that committee and he's doing some fantastic work along with our OFT and of course his partnership with Mrs. Provedo and Mrs. Provedo's done an outstanding job working
079with him. Uh, they're doing some really great things to support our teachers. So, it's no surprise to me that the National Honor Society was filled with students last week because our students are succeeding because of what we're doing for our teachers. And I'm really proud of that and, uh, I get everybody gets out and votes on the 19th. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mrs. Shaw. Mrs. Leahy? >> Yeah, I I just want to agree with what my fellow trustees said. Um congratulations to all the teachers who received tenure. The portfolios were amazing. Spamalot was absolutely amazing. Um it really was. And just thankful to all the teachers in this district for all you do for our children. Thank you. >> Thank you, Mrs. Leahy. And Mr. Transue? >> Um yeah, I have a couple comments.
080I support everything that my fellow board members have just advised you on. Uh the show was terrific. Uh thanks to the school four for the community service donation of of food. It was greatly needed at the time that it was donated. I always love to see the LFT come out to the board meetings and support the board. We have a very good working relationship. Uh I did have the opportunity with Mrs. Leahy, Mrs. Shaw to work with 14 uh students from Castleton High School uh to raise food for our community uh pantry. Uh I guess it was this past Saturday No, two Saturdays ago. And the rain it it was horrible weather. It got cold. It rained. But the kids uh stayed there. They were covered. They weren't out in the rain. Uh we collected
08137 38 baskets of food weighing in probably around 5,000 lb. It was a huge haul for us to take it to the pantry. And I I thank them. >> Mr. Rascoe? >> [clears throat] >> Thank you, Mr. Transue. First of all, uh a lot what I what is said has been said. And I think that's wonderful. But a special congratulations to all those who received their tenure. You happen to be in a wonderful district. And we're just going to grow and grow and get better. So, congratulations and the best to all of you. And to Michelle, Phyllis, it's a pleasure to have you on board. Yes, this is your first official and uh the very best to you. Okay. I did have a pleasure of seeing Spamalot. All right, let me tell you Wait, wait,
082wait, don't Hold on. Hold on. Hold on. Wait a minute. I'm not >> Everybody loved to see Spamalot already. Like, you're going last, so you can't talk about it all night. >> Excuse me. >> [laughter] >> Quiet, pal. I'm sorry. >> No, I just want to say the students did an excellent job. The acting, the dancing, and the singing was outstanding. And at the end, in the last act, on stage came a star from stage and screen, Dr. Phyllis Harrington, and did her had her moment in the sun. It was great seeing you, Dr. Harrington. You did a wonderful job. Now, >> [clears throat] >> I just have to say I had the pleasure of seeing the School 3 spring concert. Those young I couldn't get over the number of students involved in the band,
083the orchestra, and the chorus. It was about It was For an elementary program, it's it's really We have a lot to look forward to in the future. And I want to thank uh Andrew Fragale and and his two assistants, Jennifer Aiello and Vicki Garrett, uh for their tireless efforts on behalf of the music programs in our district. You did a wonderful job. And of course to you, Dr. Andrew Frygold, who accompanied the the chorus, I believe, and you were terrific. And I I I I was really we should have more of you on stage. It was great. But un- unfortunately, we had the principal, Beth Castillo, who participated with one song that the band played. She had a chimes and she was supposed to kick in at a certain time when the band leader pointed
084to her. She did a great job. She was off key except the one time she sneezed. She was on key. So, congratulations to you, Beth. Great job. >> [laughter] >> I feel like I'm in a Monty Python film right now. That was being punked, I swear. Like if I Google if you bring on the spot you bring a camel out there again, I swear we're going to start screaming. Go ahead, Don. >> All right. Well, thank you very much. I do have a few more things I'd like to say, but at this point I'll end it. >> Okay. >> I'd see you then. Anybody else have anything? We're good? Brian? >> I have nothing. >> Okay, this brings us to the uh public uh comment. Next is public comment on non-agenda items. This is an
085opportunity for anyone who wants to make a comment on any item that's not on tonight's agenda. As I previously mentioned, state law does not require us to hold a public comment period, but this Board of Education does so because we believe it's important to provide this forum to inform our community members about concerns and issues. Having said that, please note that the board is here to listen. Comments should be directed towards the chair of the meeting, which is me. While everyone is encouraged to share their comments, please remember that this is not designed to be a question and answer session. If someone has a question that can be easily answered, we will do so. Otherwise, the appropriate person will follow up on any issue. Lastly, please remember that the board cannot and will not discuss
086personal matters related to Stanford students in public. Any party wishing to come up right now to the microphone, clearly state your name and child's school. Okay, we have someone. Please state your name and your child's school if you can. >> Good evening, board. Um my name is Lisa Burns. My daughter is at Oceanside High School and her name is Kay. Most of you know her. Um I'm here just for Hi. I might start singing. >> [laughter] >> Um sorry, Michael. Um I am here to kind of ask for a request. Um I don't have questions. I just have a request. I have gone through the rungs of the ladder to try to get my daughter for an application for um the BOCES program. It uh has moved from Barry Tech to Lisa um and it's
0873D animation. Um anybody who knows my daughter knows that she's a great animator and is working in a field track. She has it all listed out. Um and she's gotten to the point where what's offered at Oceanside High School has kind of met her needs. Um I have heard what you offer. Um I'm not saying that it's not a good program. I'm just saying it's not giving her the skill sets that she's going to need for what she wants to do. Um broadcasting, filmmaking, they're not going to transfer the skills that she needs for animation. Um and it's 3D animation. Think Disney, Ghibli Studio. Um she's worked with artists already. Um not published, of course, but still worked with them. And um, we want her to go further. Um, you have the opportunity to help
088her move further. She will still be an Oceanside alum. And she's, you know, having hard times finding her clique, and she's hoping to find that clique, that circle of people who have the same mentality, who have the same goals, um, career-wise, um, that she has. And hopefully that will help her. Um, we want a well-rounded student who is not just talented and well-rounded educated, but also has very good social emotional support. And that's what I'm asking of you tonight. I know some of your parents and grandparents, and I know, and you can't say no, you would do anything you could to help your kid reach those goals. And so I'm asking you, those of you who know her, know what kind of a person she is. Okay? So, that is my request tonight. >> Thank
089you, Ms. Burns. We really don't discuss personnel >> Yep. I'm making a really quick request. >> Please feel free to stay afterwards or then and then we can they can discuss it privately, okay? Thank you so much, Ms. Burns, for your comments. >> Thank you, Ms. Burns, also. Seeing anyone else? Gary, you got to get up and say anything? >> Thank you. >> Okay. >> [laughter] >> Thank you. >> Cindy? You don't have to state your name or child's school, we know you all. >> Hi, I just wanted to, um, wish, um, all the ten years congratulations. Um, I also wanted to say that this is my second to last board of ed meeting. It's, um, very sad because I've been coming since my older one was only 3 years old. But I also wanted
090to wish happy teachers appreciation. All your teachers have been amazing for both my girls throughout this district. I've been you know in this community over 50 something years. So it's a very long long time. I also wanted to say that I'm very proud of this district. Like Dr. um Harrington said and stuff like that as far as you know stuff not getting caught. My daughter has grown dramatically dramatically drastically I'm sorry throughout all these years. She struggled in elementary and middle school. But she is thriving. She's going off to University of Tampa come August and I'm very proud. And I just wanted to wish everybody as well a happy Mother's Day. Enjoy with your family. Hopefully we'll get a nice day for our mothers. And just you know everybody be well and go out and
091vote for the budget on May 19th. >> By the way if you'd like to continue coming to meetings you're more than welcome. >> Exactly. Thank you Mr. Resnick. >> I met Cindy once she was when she had Talia in her stomach and builders grounds committee and she was walking around when she was pregnant and then I guess your daughter now is going to University of Tampa. So that speaks a lot of volume. Okay, anybody else? Hearing none I take a motion to to motion is made and it's Everyone drive home safe. >> Good. >> Yeah, that's how we got there up there as well.