001Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat up here. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat up here. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. A moment of silence. 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 and justice for all to see early. What so proud do we held at the twilight last gleaming whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight or the we watched were so gallentally streaming whose watch stripes and bright stars through the paras fly. All the rainbows we watched were so gallently streaming. And the rockets were glare. The bumps bursting in gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does the star spangled by the land of
002the free and the home of the brave. We'd like to get a moment of silence for all our troops that are serving abroad, our Nassau County Police Department, our war fire department, all our doctors and nurses and first responders that are keeping us safe all the time. Okay, please be seated. So, welcome parents, students, staff, and members of the community to the honors ceremony portion of our board of education meeting. Honores, please come to the stage when your name is announced. Teachers and coaches, please join your students on the stage for a photo. When the ceremony is conducted, we will invite everyone to stop by the c by the cafeteria for refreshments from our food services department. Now, we'd like to ask Dr. Harrington. Okay. Or we'll get Tara Mara, director of mathematics, K to2.
003Tara, >> thank you. Good evening. I am extremely proud to announce that Karen Hannon of Boardman Elementary School 9E has been named the 2026 elementary level mathematics teacher of the year by the Nassau County Mathematics Teacher Association and will be recognized for this honor next Thursday evening at the NCMTA annual spring dinner. Please join me in congratulating her on this outstanding achievement. >> Tara, come up for a picture. Oh, >> yes. Just camera. >> No, no, you too. >> I didn't trust you. Come stand here. Come on. Our next speaker will be Diane Bravito, assistant superintendent of curriculum instruction and technology. Diane, >> thank you. Good evening. It is my great honor to congratulate Dr. Andrew Fry Gold for S. You can give him an applause before that's okay. Um, Dr. Fry Gold successfully defended
004his dissertation on the topic of how music education impacts the language acquisition of English language learners. Dr. Fry Gold earned his doctoral degree in educational supervision and administration from St. John's University. Please join me in congratulating him. Congratulations to Leah Shapiro who worked with Dr. Weisen Reader, one of our faculty members at the high school and with me to create all the banners and the plaques that you will be you will see across our school buildings to mark May is mental health month. Thank you so much, Leah. We could not have done it without you. I hope she's here. I have to say Leah is very talented. So when you see those banners, she created them. Just remember. Um, okay. So, the following students have achieved outstanding recognition at as Nassau region finalists in the
005PTA reflections competition. Congratulations when we call your name. Up school 2 music compet uh composition Thomas Werner literature Madison Heraldo film production Miles Jakovski and both Miles and Madison have won at the New York State level and are now in the running for recognition at the national level. We can give them a round of applause. Stay there. Stay up there. Okay, we have more students that received that outstanding recognition. I will share all their names now. Congratulations to our school three students on visual arts, Helena Zang and Fiona Piaza. School 9E, music composition, Grady Bishop, visual arts, Connor Nazdra Nazki. I hope I said that right. Um, Phil productions, FA Perezy and Dean Jones. Dance choreography, Khloe D. Christopharo at MS Photography. Olivia Pllo and OS literature. Leah Lanigan. Please join us. Congratulations. Samuel Cohen
006has been named a national merit finalist with one of the highest scores in the nation on the qualifying exam and has successfully advanced through a highly competitive multi-step selection process. Finalists represent the top academic performance in the country and must demonstrate not only exceptional test performance but also strong academic records, leadership, and involvement in school community activities. This prestigious recognition places students among an elite group nationwide and qualifies them for consideration for national merit scholarships. Samuel's advisor is Marissa Caruso. Congratul Congratulations Samuel Cullen. >> Congratulations Our next speaker is Mitch Bickman, director of social studies K through 12. Good evening. Congratulations to Ava Esto of MS for having her civic capstone project, Silence in the Lab, give animals a voice, highlighted on New York State Department of Education website for civic learning week. Ava's adviser
007is Miss Samantha Herman. Congratulations. >> What? Just one more note about that. So, Oceanside School District was one of the first um in all of New York State to offer students the opportunity to write research their own passion projects um and complete these capstone projects which our students do in eighth and 12th grade in Oceanside. And uh AA was actually the first student in New York State to be featured for her work uh with this capstone. So, it was a really great honor and congratulations again. The following OS students competed and excelled at Harvard University Model United Nations conference with over 3,500 students from around the world. Um, I'm going to announce these awards momentarily. I just want to also say these same students actually just returned from Cornell uh this past weekend and received
008best large delegation amongst all the schools not only in the nation but internationally as well. So, they'll be honored for that later this year. But this is amongst all the public and private schools as well. So they absolutely dominated this year. Um and these awards that we're sharing tonight are from Harvard and they're going to be honored uh soon for for Cornell. Uh so our Harvard award winners for best delegate Ariana Shaman. Outstanding delegate Maxwell Greenberg. Diplomatic commendation Sabrina Zindaki Zindaki honorable mention I'm going to read all these names collectively Ryan Strowmer Anthony Balmenti Suana Msad Gabe Santiago and Sophia Ken also like to invite up their adviserss Mr. Gavin Kalner and Miss Karen Kazakov. You should ask everyone. Thank you. >> Congratulations once again. Our next speaker this evening is the newly minted Dr.
009Andrew Fryul, director of media, fine and performing arts. >> Thank you, Mr. Bickman. Good evening. I am proud to announce our many honores in music and art beginning with our students who were selected to perform in January's all county music festival. From school 2, Gabriella Msina, Sheay Awashko, Liam Auelo, Michaela Foletta, Clyde Kendrick Anevo, Ryan Newman, Ella Basley, and Kora Thomasello. from school three. Matthew Marin, Juliet Seleia, Charlotte Seleia, Eleanor Lennon, Katherine Kavanaaugh, Robert Moran, Farah Lindenbound, and Hugo Levvengood. from school 4. Jacob Rabin Novichi, Dana Kat Catublas, Amanda Giodonno Perez, Isabelle Young, Adeline Elubi, Elaine McFersonson, Mary Katherine Mastone, John Penzon, and Michaela Kuo. from school five. Pristine Brown, Maxon Jackson Mohei, Jenna Vanath, Rianne Roy Clohuri, Joseph Galuso, Gia Valeraniano, Savannah Hennessy, and Ava Leo. from school 8. John Urubet, Annabella Fchetti, London
010Herrera Menddees, Hannah Demetriu, Noah Rodriguez, Noah Herskowitz, Arya Oded, and Juliet Kramer. from school 9E. Scott Fedor, Julia Baluran, Ryland Rapaort, Maya Herslig, Alexandra Afterbach, Samantha Golden, Sarah Hamilton, and Thomas Herzog. from we're going to Yes, we're just left now. So, I will invite up our elementary teachers. Um we their teachers are Miss Erin Degman, Mr. Frank Mascalo, Miss Giovana Sudol, Mr. Joseph her, Mr. Marco Campanelli. >> If the teachers are here, will they please come up? >> Please do. and Miss Patricia Hamilton, come on up. Mr. Bob Chufo, Miss Victoria Burn, and that's all our elementary folks. Come on up. >> How do you want them? Everybody get close together. >> Congratulations everyone. What is this? And for our secondary all county music students from MS, John Conroy, Sad Dal Studs, Jesse Ericson, Karen
011Martinez, Violet Buren, Joseph Toppy, John Divine, Joseph Ber, Eloisa Alberto, and Jack Jacobs from OS. Kora McCarthy, Nicholas Nicholas Donado, Daniela Sanchez, Nadia Altezi, Omari Brutus, Caitlyn Vivona, Donovan Pector, Matthew Moran, Sammy Thompson, Julieta Boschain, James Byro, Juliana Yanatoss, Mary Divine, Mattaline Ael, Erin Carter, Selene Bell, Colin Pendergast, Rebecca Bley, Nicole Yonatos, Kayen Brown, Ariana Shaman, Emma Lopez, Alvin Ramos, Sabrina Zendaki, and Kyla Henry. Their teachers are Miss Lyahu, Miss Rosenberg. uh Miss Zarky, Miss Walker, Mr. Bonoser, Mr. Veter, Miss Hagrlund, Mr. Castra Giovani, M and Miss Stagnita, and Miss V Mr. Vinnie Fontana, and Miss Teresa Petra Monaco. If the teachers and administrators are here, please come up. Congratulations again. Congratulations. >> That was actually I'll give you something else. Next up, I would like to congratulate Caen Brown of Oceanside High School, who
012is invited to perform in the Evocal High School Trouble Ensemble. Caen's teacher is Miss Alexandrina Liyahu. Congratulations. Next up is our students who were selected for the Art Supervisors Association all county art exhibit. 1,300 K through2 students across Nassau County were selected as exhibitors in the 22nd annual Art Supervisors Association exhibition and our students were among those whose work was showcased. The exhibits featured photography, sculpture, painting, and computer graphics. Please join me in congratulating our featured artists from school 2, Charlotte Ken, Connor Sternberg, and Satie Plunkett. from school three, Dylan Wong, Josephine Olivi, and Maline Tower from school 4, Jude Matricano, Viva Negron, and Isabelle Young. from the school of five, Cindy Chen, Francesco Gora Tapia, and Melania Lieberman. And for the first time from school six, first time featured in all county art, we're
013very proud of this. Romy Alexiaak, Jade Blout, and Leor Herskowitz. from school 8, Brody Migz, Olivia Gray, and Sabrina Marilo from school 9E. Zoe Jones from MS, Abby Dong, Ava Restivo, Adeline Chu, Eloisa Alabberto, Haley Pencki, Isa Prenav, James Ryan, Miranda Espinosa, Jonah Naka, Maya Curtis and Shane Aar from Oceanside High School. Beatatrice Musta, Riley Mansour, Sophia Canon, Lyanna Stout, James Tobin, Janabel Adams, Arisa, Carlos Morales, Matthew Collins, Michaela Jenna, Chloe Gotautley, Jillian Lazo, Sophia Delgado, Cooper Levy, Lane Rapaort, Mary Brooks, Serena Demarco, Sia Muzakis, and our scholarship winner for all county arts supervisor association, Julieta Boschain. Their teachers are Allison Milkins, Andrea Smith, Christina Ferrara de Figereroa, Danielle Cascarelli, Francine Rosano, Gene Marie Toy, Jennifer Bonia, Jessica Gimaro, Katherine Theo, Kimberly Lifenoff, Kira Senberg, Kristen Jamino, Kristen Dillio, Maria Anna Sansel, Mara Cano, and
014Nancy Nigro. If you're here, come on up. Congratulations. All right. Next up, Colors of Long Island features the works of students from 110 school districts across Long Island. I am pleased to announce the names of this year's student exhibitors from Oceanside. From school 2, Amelia Sega and Freddy Munzing. from school three, Olivia Palm Mary and Christian Cresen. From school four, Ava Daniela and David Wilson from school five. Teresa Jasper and Charlotte Kelly from school eight. James Green and Gia Rogers. And from OHS, Caitlyn Sensei and Timothy Buckley. Their teachers are Allison Milkins, Christina Fard Figureroa, Gene Marie Toy, Katherine Theel, Christine Dillo, Mariana Sansel, and Mara Cano. Next up, the Attelier annual middle school and high school student jured exhibition uh jured show exhibition uh in St. James, New York, hosts um the Jewish show
015in late winter, showcasing original art from students across Long Island at in its Attelier Hall Gallery. Please join me in congratulating our exhibitors from Oceanside High School. Hannah Wineer, Caitlyn Lane, Zana Elbury, Elizabeth Reyes, Aaliyah Sarmento, Angela Salonia, Timothy Buckley, Gemma Cartahena, Chloe Gotautle, Sophia Delgado, Caitlyn Punzone, Leo Levy, Anastasia Fangiodakis, Kennedy Kyogan, Lane Raptor, Elizabeth Gger, Vivana Gzi, Ashley Wallace, Julian Wazo, and honorable mention exhibitor Reya Osorio. Their teacher is Miss Katherine Theel. And our next group celebrating art. All these students from school 4 were accepted for publication of their artwork. Claudia Canover, Samantha Olia Barios, Isabelle Young, Wallace Benabella, Marama Barry, Amanda Jodano Perez, Dana Catublas, Scarlett Heran, and Michaela Kuo. Their teacher is Miss Gene Marie Toy. Congratulations. >> While he's walking up the stage again, um the director of fine fine
016and performing arts, uh Andrew Frago, Dr. Andrew Frago, a round of applause. We celebrate that in this district. He got his doctrine and we love you, Andrew. Thank you, Mr. Dick. Our next speaker is Tom Lumman, director of physical education, health, and athletics. I think I might have to call Doctor back up for all the uh wraps you did up here. He might get awards with the athletes. Uh congratulations to everybody. Um I would just like to first say, and we are going to acknowledge his team today, but we're going to invite them to our board honors meeting in June. Our boys varsity bowling team and our varsity wrestling team won the conference championships. So, give them a round of applause. Uh, before we get started with our awards, all of our winter sports teams,
017our varsity teams were scholar athlete teams, which means 75% of our roster had a grade point average of a 90 or higher. We're at over 135 student athletes with that grade point average of a 90. So, uh, we are one season away from being a school of excellence where all of our teams are scholar athlete teams. So, fingers crossed we get there. For our first award, our Old County basketball player was Josh Gamora. He's coached by Ed Weisner and Connor Dornney. Come on up. That's you too, Ed. No. Okay. Uh Josh might be playing in the basketball game right now himself. Um our boys winter track, uh they are in season. Um, I see some familiar faces in the crowd, but we had a relay team of Andrew Carpeno Hernandez, Christian Santos, Daryl Vi, and
018Nick Car. Come on up if you're here. Coach Kelly and Coach Murker are their coaches. And Nick Corin was also all county and long jump and was the county champion in that event as well. So, congratulations, young guys. Andrew For our girls winter track or county athletes, we have Charlotte Heim and Beatatrice Mustau. Come on up. Coach Harley and Gain are their coaches. Just me and you, Bea. All right, for our wrestlers that are all county, we have Max Gutman, Richie Calvo, Josh Moskovich, Louis Estadz, and Chase Morris. Come on up. coaches Brian Shinfelder, Randy Cooper, and Luke Brush. Richard Cavo wrestled all season with a torn ACL coming fresh off surgery. So, maybe we could get a picture down here. >> And uh I go upstairs. >> It's okay. I can get out. >>
019All right. I guess he wrestled on it. He could walk on it. and Louis Estz who's up on stage was also an all state wrestler which is quite the accomplishment um at a sophomore. So we have big things ahead for Lee. And Chase Morris was also all state wrestler. All All right, for our boys swim, for the first time in Oceanside history, we had a relay team go up to states. That was uh Dylan Yakub, Jaden Coup, Gavin Idleman, and Ryan Baldwin. Come on up. Jen Nuen, and Bill Hammeran are the coaches for this team. And Ryan Baldwin was also all state and county champion in 100 fly and 100 backstroke. All right. for our girls varsity gymnastics team. We had a a large amount of our team were all county and uh we had
020Adriana Oleta was all county and all state. So come on up. Our all county was Julia Ble, Lyra Denio, Sophia Lascalazo, Bella Manino, Sydney Moscowitz, Anna Quinn, Adrianne Oleta, who's already up there, Emily Sullivan, and Bobby Thorne. Our coaches are Dakota Edes, Kayla Kesler, and Devin Murray. Congrats, Bob. >> Congratulations. Congratulations. Oh, go up there. Done. Done. Let them go. Let them go. They got it. Their coaches are there. And the last team up, Adriana, don't go too far. We have our oral county cheer team. Uh Adriana Olleta, Sophia Bravo, and Olivia Mlin. Come on up. Olivia Mackram is also named all Long Island second team. Coaches Sam Sherach, Satie Olsen, come on up. Congratulations. >> This is going pretty quick. We're going to have another hour and a half of awards. No, I'm only
021teasing. So in conclusion, we resolved that a page in a minutes of this minute be set aside to record these accomplishments along with their continued best wishes best wishes for success done at Oceanside New York this 22nd day of April 2026. Congratulations to all for awards and again we're going to remind we're going to remind everyone into the cafeteria we have some refreshments and cookies and we're going to go for a 5m minute uh quick break and then we'll start our business plot. Thank you. Congratulations. Wow, >> this room is kind of empty now. Nobody's here for you. >> Is Don Is Don here? >> Does We're going to be starting the meeting in 30 seconds. Mrs. Pumo, can you please sit down? Thank you, Mrs. Pumo. Okay, we're back. Uh, now we always turn
022this uh portion over to uh Brian Ruzo Rusco. And uh Brian, if this is your part of the meeting where you're able to bring up our students and your high school team. So, let's go. >> Thank you. At this time, I would now like to invite up my GO representatives, Matt, Macy, and Jeremiah. As we approach the end of the year, teachers are working diligently to ensure students are well prepared for final exams, regions, and AP assessments. Classrooms remain focused and productive with staff providing the support and resources students need to finish the year strong. Human Relations Day took place on March 25th and provided students with meaningful opportunities to engage in discussions and activities focused on inclusivity, respect, and understanding within our school community. Throughout the day, students participated in workshops and conversations designed
023to promote empathy and highlight diverse perspectives. The event continued to be an important part of fostering positive and supportive school climate. The Districtwide Arts Festival was held on March 31st. It showcased the talents from students across the district. This event featured a wide range of student work, including visual art displays and other creative presentations. It serves as an opportunity to recognize and celebrate student achievement in the arts while bringing together family, staff, and community. The final prom meeting took place yesterday in the auditorium. Students who had not attended the previous meeting and plan to attend prom were required were required and to be present. Important information regarding expectations, logistics, and event details were reviewed and necessary materials were distributed. Attendance was essential to ensure that all students were fully prepared for the event. With prom
024just around the corner, seniors are growing increasingly excited as the end of the year approaches quickly. And there is tremendous amount of energy and anticipation among the class of 2026 as they look forward to celebrating these final mile sloons together. Senior prom ticket sales will conclude on April 30th, 2026. Students who have not yet purchased their tickets are strongly encouraged to do so before the deadline. This is an important milestone event for our graduating class and we want to ensure that all eligible students have the opportunity to participate. The girls varsity lacrosse team recently hosted their annual memorial game in honor of Ava and the turnout and support from the community was truly remarkable. Students, families, staff, and community members came together to celebrate her memory in a meaningful and heartfelt way. The overwhelming show
025of support was a testament to the lasting impact Ava had on our school community and it was a beautiful reminder of the strength and unity that defines our district. We are incredibly proud of our girls varsity lacrosse team for continuing to honor her legacy in such a special way. The motherdaughter dinner is scheduled for June 11th. Ticket sales will be open from May 1st through May 15th. Payments can be made online through my schoolbox, which will only be available during that window, or in person by dropping off a cash or check payment in an envelope to the student activities office. Checks should be made payable to Oceanside UFSD, families are encouraged to purchase their tickets promptly as sales will close on May 15th with no exceptions. >> With AP season approaching, stu did I say
026the right thing? With AP season approaching, students are encouraged to begin preparing as exams are just around the corner. The 2026 AP exams will be administered over two weeks in May, running from May 4th to the 8th and May 11th to the 15th. Teachers are actively working to ensure students feel confident and ready, providing review materials and additional support in the weeks leading up to testing. We wish all of our AP students the best of luck as they work hard to showcase everything they have learned throughout the year. Regent review classes are currently underway as students prepare for upcoming exams at the end of the year. The schedule has been posted and students are encouraged to take advantage of these sessions as an important opportunity to strengthen their understanding of the material and feel confident
027going into the exam season. If you have any questions regarding the review schedule or session availability, please do not hesitate to reach out to the guidance department for assistance. The World Interest Club recently returned from their competition at Cornell Model United Nations with 12 students out of 28 winning individual awards and our school winning best large delegation for their overall performance for the first time in 10 years. Thanks for having us. At this time, I would now like to invite up our school number three student government representatives. Hello parents, families, teachers, and Oceanside residents. We are the student council officers from Oak School number three. My name is Emma Simmons. >> My name is Leon Gonzalez. My name is Farah Lindenbam. We would like to thank the Oceanside board members for giving us this opportunity
028to speak and share about all the wonderful things that we have been doing at school number three. At our student council meetings, we discussed how we think it would be important to have older students like us pair up with younger students like first grade classes. We continue our buddy program which allows us to meet with a first grade class and do fun activities with them such as team building games, partner reading, word work, and math games. This has really been fun because we get to be good role models and the first graders and it's always nice when they wave to us in the hallways. We are responsible for setting and running the school store. We open our school store to students every day for before school starts. Some of the things that we sell are
029stickers, bendy pencils, bracelets, and so much more. As we look to purchase more items, we keep in mind what students are interested in. This year, our student participated our school participated in an animal of toy drive. We wrapped boxes in holiday wrapping paper and sent out flyers to collect toys. We were able to gather a ton of toys and then we went to school six to help sort and wrap the gifts. This was a great opportunity because it allowed us to work with student council members from other schools while giving back to the Oceanside community. During the holiday season, student council hosted a winter spirit week. We had students and teachers dress up in ugly sweaters, crazy socks, pajamas, and their favorite holiday characters. This spirit week also happened to fall on the 67th day
030of school. So, we had students celebrate 67 day. The first and second graders participated in games and activities and some of the older students wear 67 shirts, too. To help raise funds for Oak School number three, we hosted holiday bake sale. We raised over $300. We look forward for hosting a spring bake sale later this year. We also started a collection for animals and shelters. We collected blankets to donate to the town of Hemstead animal shelter. We were happy to give them over 90 blankets. In February, we hosted our annual Super Bowl drive. Our school was able to collect over 300 cans of soup while predicting which football team we thought would win. The cans of soup were then donated to Ocean Oceanside Community Service. In honor of 100 day of school, our student council
031helped decorate the school for classes to celebrate. We helped paint banners and blow up balloons to hang around the school. Grades 1 and two dress up as if they were 100 years old. This year we were invited to attend a field trip at school six where we meet with student council members from other schools and sixth grade students. We worked with stu students from the high school who are part of club slate. Together we participated in team building activity games and discussions. It was a great experience and we learned about how to handle difficult situations that we might be faced with. In honor of the National Down Syndrome Awareness Day, we ask students and teachers to rock their socks by wearing crazy mismatched socks on Friday, March 20th. For the month of April, we have
032been participating in coins for a cause. Each grade have been have been competing to see which grade can raise the most money. All of the money raised will be donated to the NASA SUFFK Autism Society of America. This organization's mission is to support individuals with autism in our local community. The grade that wins will receive extra recess. One of the things that we talked about at our meetings with her representatives so that was that there are many times when students forget to bring their own snack. Although teachers are kind enough to buy extra snacks for us, it should not be their responsibility. We are planning to budget some of the money we have raised to purchase snacks for each teacher to have in their classroom next year in case students forget. We are hoping this
033can be something we do every year. For teacher appreciation week, we're doing a fun challenge. Student council members decorate paper stars and write kind messages like give this star to a staff member who always makes you smile. Students will deliver their stars to their favorite staff members. We hope to record it and make a cute video to share with everyone at school 3. As we approach the last few months of school we have left at school 3, we will continue to do all that we can for our incredible school. Once again, we are the student council officers. My name is Far Lyn. >> My name is Lily Gonzalez. >> And my name is Emma Simmons. We will continue to work hard to make school 3 the best place to be. >> Hold on before you
034guys leave. Hold on. Hold on. I know you guys are collecting money. You guys got cans and you did blankets. What part that got me was the uh the sixth graders with the first graders. Can you just expand on that? Emma or Matthew will just how you worked with the first graders as as role models. >> Uh we partner up with the first graders. So we are their role models. We help them read. We do writing activities with them and we do arts and crafts. Like today was Earth Day. So my class we had our first grade buddies and we did arts and crafts while ripping up paper and gluing it to Earth. >> Very good. Thank you so much for that because the sixth graders to the first graders are a big deal. Thank
035you. Hey, what are you doing with the slate? >> Okay, good. >> Okay, the policies. >> At this particular time, um, we do board policies. We're going to be doing second reading. Sandy show will be doing them. Mr. Yes. Um I'm going to move quickly on this because we spent quite a bit of time on this last month. We read it all and we've had them posted on our website for a month. Uh and we've taken into consideration any feedback that we received and we really only made one change uh based on that feedback. Uh I'll go through real quickly. It's policy number 3116. This one was revised and reviewed and revised using NISPA policy updates. Uh the changes better reflect the district's responsibilities under education law 2D and its regulation under part 121. That's
036for student records. Uh parent bill of rights 5119. This was reviewed, revised using NISP for policy updates and was added to better align with the federal protection of pupil rights amendment regarding parent guardian notification and to reflect the district's options for parent guardian opt-in and opt out surveys. 5119 information and data privacy security breach and notification. This policy was reviewed and revised using NISMA policy updates. This policy covers the requirements of several state laws and regulations regarding data privacy and security applicable to school districts. Education law again 2D and part 121, state technology law 208 and labor law 203D. These laws were addressed and uh separately within this policy. Uh 6608 school safety plans and teams was reviewed and kept as is. 6703 selling prices, meal charging and prohibition against meal shaming policy was reviewed
037and kept as is. 6701 federal lunch program was reviewed and kept as is. Uh meeting of the board of education policy 1205 was reviewed. Section 1205.7 was revised with regard to time eligibility to speak on agenda and non-aggenda items. uh code of conduct 3108 was reviewed and revised to include prohibiting ebikes from school district property and the change that was made was we uh we clarified the wording to include modifi motorized medical devices being permitted for example an electric wheelchair would be permitted. Um, policy 3122, student academic standing, waiting of grades and student transcripts. We were we reviewed and we revised removing unweighted averages. 3202.8 Computer Network and Internet Responsible Use was reviewed and revised to update outdated languages language uh 361 mileage limits was reviewed and kept as is. 6104 money management was reviewed
038and revised subsection was added to section 8 which gives district additional fiscal investment protections with current banking provider to address market volatility and 6106.5 capitalization and inventory for fixed assets was reviewed reviewed and revised updated based on federal government threshold of capitalizing assets at $10,000 or more per item. That's my report. And >> tonight we'll be voting on these policies. >> Yes. Thank you, Mr. Are there any questions from any of the board members um regarding these policies? Seeing none, uh we're at uh E, Cultural Response, Education, Equity Advisory, Creed Update, Mrs. Pervito. >> Thank you. So, good evening once again to our board and to the Oceanside community. I am incredibly honored to be here tonight representing the many members of the culturally responsive education and equity advisory. It's known as CRE, a labor
039of love for our district for sure. The advisory is steadfast in our mission to promote the success of all students and we say in Oceanside all means all. Tonight we will provide an update of the advisory work for this school year. I would like to start with why the advisory is important. Our work is about student achievement. Scientific research is clear. For any child to reach their full academic potential, they must first feel safe, significant, and connected. When a student walks into a school where they feel they belong, their brain unlocks for learning. Our work is about the success of every child in our care. Our advisory is a true cross-section of stakeholders. We have over 65 members including faculty, teachers, administrators, parents as well as our superintendent and our board of education trustee representative,
040Miss Sandy Shaw. The structure of our advisory is what makes it truly successful. Each of our 10 schools has its own building team and that team is led by the principal. These teams are made up of passionate volunteers who are all part of the district advisory. What makes this year truly special is the addition of the young people you will hear from tonight. And who better to hear from than the students we are responsible for educating. They enrich the conversation about belonging, connectedness, access, and opportunity. At this time, I am so very proud to introduce our student leaders to walk you through our yearlong work. Thank you, Miss Rita. Hello, my name is Abigail Maldonado and as mentioned, our work begins with a clear road map. In October, we launched the year to align our
04110 building teams. We reestablished our purpose and every member took that time to review our advisory goals and set their own building level plan of action. This ensures that while we are one district, the work that it the work is tailored to meet specific needs of the students in each and every individual building. A cornerstone of our year was October 20th. On that day, our district advisory members spent a full day with Dr. Nancy Kaplan and Mr. Lamar Lee, renowned education specialist in fostering school cultures where every student can thrive. While we as students were in class that day, a plan was being set. If the faculty and advisory training went as hoped, the district was committed to offering opportunities for student leaders to experience this learning. The members reported that if it it was
042an incredible day focused on building community unity and it proved that the strategies for fostering a culture of belonging and connectedness were ready to be shared with the student leaders like us. Following the advisory PD, Miss Prey Dakamo and Mr. Dwire arranged Dr. Kaplan and Mr. Lee to work with Oceanside High School Slate Group. Slate stands for students lead, act, teach, empower. On this day, we were focused on strategies to build empathy, understanding, and connection among us and our student body. >> Thank you, Abigail. My name is Michelle Bzair. This work then moved to the middle school level. As a direct outgrowth of our district's commitment to the whole child, our middle schoolers engaged in a follow-up titled Understanding the Power of Language: Words Matter. This wasn't sparked by one specific incident, but by our
043collective goal of character development and to ensure every student feels safe and significant. As you watch this video, you'll see our students explaining the impact of this work and how they are taking ownership of the culture in their hallways. Recently, our seventh grade students participated in the power of language assembly by Lamar Lee. Afterwards, our sources of stren students were involved in a smaller workshop with Lamar and how to create a community where all students feel a sense of belonging. Today we will learn a little further what that workshop was about. What was the main message you took away from the power of language workshop? I learned that words matter a lot more than people think. And like when you're saying it to someone, they could either like describe it as harmful or like as
044respectful. How can language affect someone's self of belonging at school? If someone uses harmful language, it can make others feel that they don't belong, but kind words can make people feel more accepted. >> What did you learn about the idea that words can't really hurt? Like the old saying, sticks and stones may break my bones. We learned that that phrase is just simply not true. Words can stick with people for a long time and may change how they view themselves. >> What are some ways students can support each other when they hear hurtful language? >> We learned to be allies in sticking up for each other and check on the person who was hurt and get an adult. >> How will this workshop change the way you use words moving forward? I'm going to think
045before I speak and use thoughtful language to make people feel respected and um safe around me. Excellent job. We're so proud of our all of our students and especially our sources of strength members who are participating today and really reflecting back upon what they learned and what they took away from this assembly. Uh they've really stepped into their leadership roles here at the school and helping to create a safe and respectful culture and environment is the most important thing that we can all take away. Thanks so much. >> In February, we moved from culture bu culture building to accountability with our data dive. We analyzed participation across 99 different extracurricular clubs, excluding music, theater, athletics, and honor studies to see where we were strong and where we could grow. Overall, we drew the conclusion that
046we should be very proud of the high engagement in Oceanside. Looking at the data through an access and opportunity lens, we noted any groups that had a lower participation rate and discussed real world world barriers, sorry, in participation in fine and performing arts and athletics, family obligations, transportation, and like one of us noted, just plain busy with school work and tired. With a clear charge from the advisory, every school building is now looking at their specific data to find ways to further grow participation. We want to ensure that all means all includes every opportunity beyond the bow. Now I'm inviting Max. My name is Maxwell Greenberg and Slate is an Oceanside High School student group that empowers students to cultivate a culture of belonging within our school community. Through a series of workshops and team
047building activities, we undergo training as dignity ambassadors. This experience equips us with the knowledge and skills to strengthen connections and foster a deeper sense of belonging at OS. Our 56 members of Slate attend six workshops which are organized in a three- period block within the school day. Meeting during the school day allows students to participate even if they have after school obligations like athletics, the arts, part-time jobs, or family responsibilities. Throughout these workshops, we have come to realize the power of belonging. Our academic achievement increases when we feel safe at school. when we feel like we can be ourselves and of course when we feel like we belong. Being part of Slate has been a significant part of my high school experience. It has allowed me to meet other students that I otherwise would have
048never interacted with. I have come to see that we all have things in common that connect us as one. And perhaps most importantly, it has made me aware that I and my fellow Slate ambassadors have the power to build connections and enhance belonging at OS. Belonging is no longer something we are just learning about. It's something we are responsible for. and I'd like to call up Ryan. >> Thank you for that, Max. Um, hello. My name is Ryan Strowmer and I'm a Slate Ambassador. As Slate ambassadors, it is our goal to spread a sense of belonging throughout the hallways and classrooms at OS. While we work towards this goal every day, we are specifically intentional um during our annual Slate Day. This past Monday, we had our third annual Slate session where Slate ambassadors um
049led peer-to-peer workshops for all 10th grade students. We visited every 10th grade social studies classroom, facilitated ice breakers, and introduced students to the power of belonging. We also created a lobby exhibit that encouraged students to reflect on and celebrate the many ways students are in um introduced to OS. In addition, slate ambassadors have expanded beyond the classroom. We hosted a reception for new entrance to make sure they felt welcome from the very beginning. And additionally, last year we um in uh we had this year we had our first slate teacher reception to share our mission. And not only that, but to show our appreciation for the role teachers play in building a positive school community. Speaking of teachers, I want to give a big shout out to Mrs. Caruso, Miss Connealy, Mr. Cross, Mr. Emer,
050Mr. Gilbert, and Mrs. Portuguese for helping to facilitate our slate sessions alongside our lovely adviserss. Great job, Ryan, and good evening. My name is Kevin Fernandez. Suite ambassadors are committed to ongoing learning about belonging and to use our voices to create a positive change. We were fortunate to receive leadership training from Dr. Nancy Kaplan and Mr. Womari who provided valuable lessons that we can apply both at OHS and beyond. A few SU ambassadors were also honored to participate in a panel discussion with New York State Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty A. Rosa and her team. SU ambassadors have also contributed to our school community by participating in new teacher orientation including a session for incoming freshmen during their orientation. We are always eager to share what we have learned through so in order to strengthen
051and unify our school community. Now calling up Sophia and Anton. >> Thank you Ryan and Kevin. Hi everyone. My name is Sophia Delgado and as Slate ambassadors we have had many rewarding experiences but one stands out in particular. In February we had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop for elementary students. We worked with 10 sixth grade students of each district's elementary schools, leading them through ice breakers, team building activities, and brief lesson on the power of belonging. For many of us, this was a unique and meaningful experience because we were stepping into the role of the teacher. It was incredibly rewarding to guide younger students, share what we've learned, and see them respond with enthusiasm and openness. It reminded us that the impact of belonging extends beyond our own school and that we have the
052ability to be role models within our larger community. We were truly impressed by how eager these students were to engage in meaningful meaningful conversations. They brought great energy to every activity and were thoughtful in their responses. As part of the experience, we asked each student to write down one small positive action they could take in their own school with the hope that these actions would create a ripple effect of belonging throughout the Oceanside School District. At this time, we'd like to invite Antonio Pumo, a sixth grader from school 8 to share his thoughts on our slate sixth grade collaboration. I learned that working together as a team is better than trying to do everything by yourself. When it comes to overcoming challenges, the high school students showed us how to actually listen when someone else
053is talking and the importance of respecting everyone's opinion. I really like the fun challenges that were organized throughout the day. The challenges were exciting and I also got a chance to meet new people from other schools. One message that I brought back to my friends and to to my school is how important it is to step out of your comfort zone and have an open mind to trying new things with new people. >> Great job, Sophia and Antonio. And finally, next week on April 27th, we'll have our last meeting of the year. We'll participate in a gallery walk where each school team will present their success reports through one pages developed by each of our 10 building teams. This is where you can this is where we get ideas from other schools. For example, you
054can see here that school 4 created a welcome committee for a new entrance and school number two focused on the name project celebrating each student's culture and heritage. We'll use this meeting to celebrate the work and actions taken towards our mission and most importantly to start defining our goals and actions for the 2026 2027 school year. Now calling up Diane. >> Thank you Kevin. Um so I am sure by now you can see why we chose to have our young adviserss or student adviserss share the update of the work that CRE is doing. They are intelligent. They are articulate. They are dedicated. And everyone can rest assured that the future in our community and the world is in excellent hands. The advisor's mission is clear. Building schools where every student feels a sense of belonging,
055where they have access to explore interests, where they're safe enough to take risks, and significant enough to lead. When we secure a student's sense of belonging, we secure their future. At this time, I'd like to take a moment to thank our outstanding student presenters. Please stand when I say your names. Abby, Abby, Rashelle, Max, Ryan, Kevin, Sophia, and Antonio. We're going to take a picture after, so don't go anywhere. I'd like to recognize two incredibly dedicated individuals. Um, to be honest with you, I know that these two individuals would prefer that I don't recognize them. They're very humble. But the truth is, when um young people get opportunities, those opportunities come from dedicated adults in their world. So, please allow me to thank the slate advisors, Mr. Ken Dwire and Miss Josephine Prejamo. Please stand.
056I'd also like to acknowledge the more than 65 advisory members whose names you see here. Now it's late and many of them couldn't come but there are members of our advisory here. So um there's a quote that I think of when I when I take a moment to recognize them and it's one of my favorite. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world because truly it is the only thing that ever has. To our advisory members, your time, your energy, your belief in this work matter more than you know. If you are here this evening, please stand and allow us to recognize you. Advisory members, please stand. Finally, I want to thank our board of education for your unwavering support of this work. Thank you, Dr. If I can
057just add something before we conclude this part. Um I don't know if you can truly appreciate that this work um we took very seriously when um when it began as a as a as a seed of an idea. And I believe that it it started with some conversations with some teachers at our high school. And um I think as many know it became something that um the state was looking at and um we we took a very specific approach to this work and I do have to say that what I'm most proud of this so much and I know that the the students and I thank you. You did a fabulous job in trying to capture the work we've done but it's really impossible to really put it into words. But the most important thing
058is that we've not taken our foot off the gas and we continue to focus on this very objective and and I know that's not true in a lot of other places um where districts started an initiative and it's really hot for a year and then it just fizzles fizzles out. We don't do that here in Oceanside. And a big part of the reason not only the individuals Miss Pervito that that you mentioned but that type of work that type of energy and that type of commitment has to come from a a leader at the top and that has been you in this work and so without any hesitation I fully acknowledge you for your leadership in this and thank you for all your efforts. >> Thank you Mr. Burrito. great job and by everyone here
059tonight. Uh at this particular time on 5A is public uh input. Any audience member wishing to make a comment on an item that's on tonight's agenda can do so at this time. Anyone wishing to make a comment on an item that's not on tonight's agenda will have the opportunity to do so later in the agenda. While New York State law does not require us to hold a public comment period on agenda items, this board of education choose to do so because we believe it is important to get input from 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 not designed to be a question and answer session. Again, comments should be directed towards the
060chair of the meeting, which is me. Anyone who wishes to speak should come up to the microphone. Clearly state your name and child's state your name and your child's school. Seeing none, um we're at 6A. I'd like to take a motion to accept the minutes of the March 18, 2026 regular meeting for file as submitted. >> Motion. >> Stone. >> Second >> and set. Any questions or comments? All in favor? Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. A motion to accept the financial reports, treasury reports, and transfer funds as submitted. I'll take a motion. >> I'll make that motion. >> Sandy, >> I second. >> And Laura, any questions or comments? All in favor? Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. >> Approval to accept donations uh for four classrooms bookshelves to be placed at school 9A.
061I'll take a motion. >> Bob second. >> And done. Any questions or comments? All in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. I'll take a motion to I'll take a motion to accept a donation for all Oceanside Elementary School Fizzed classes New York Rangers equipment. I'll take a motion. >> Motion. >> Stu. >> Second. >> Seth. Any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. I'll take a motion to approve to declare obsolete technology items surplus. I'll take a motion. >> I'll make a motion. >> Sandy, >> I second. >> And Laura, any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. >> I make a motion for the use of facilities the Oceanside Kuanas Oceanside Library. I'll take a motion. >> I'll move
062it. >> Bob second. >> And and Don. Uh any questions or comments? All in favor? >> I. Any opposed? Any abstensions? >> I'm obstaining. >> Okay. Uh um any opposion? Sandy. Motion passes. Do we have that? Uh Jerel. >> Good. Thank you, Doc. Uh approve the use of facilities Mount Sinai uh South Nashville Hospital. I'll take a motion. >> Motion set. >> Second. >> Okay. All any questions or comments? All in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. I'll take a motion for use of facilities from the Oceanside Corral. I'll take a motion. >> I'll make the motion. >> Sandy, >> I second. >> And Laura, any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. >> Take a motion to use facilities Oceanside Fire Department. I'll take a
063motion. >> I'll move it. >> Bob. >> Second. >> And done. Any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. I'll take a motion for use of facilities by the Jewish war veterans. I'll take a motion. >> Motion second. >> Two and set. Any questions or comments? All in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. >> Dr. Kley, how are we doing? >> Good. >> Okay, we're at uh personnel. I'll take a motion uh to approve professional personnel recommendations as submitted. I'll take a motion. Motion Sue >> second and set. Any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. >> I'll take a motion to approve civil service personnel recommendation as submitted. >> I'll move it. >> Sandy. >> And Laura. Any question
064or comments? All in favor? >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. And I'll take a motion for hourly employee recommendations as submitted. >> I move it. Bob >> and Don. Any questions or comments? >> All in favor? >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. >> I'll take a motion for uh to approve the DACA employee recommendations as submitted. >> Motion. >> Still second >> and set. Any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. We're on 8e. I'll take a motion to approve summer ground summer playground programs staff uh pay scale for the 2026. >> I'll make a motion. >> Sandy, >> I second. >> And Laura, any questions or comments? All in favor? >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. 9A. I'll take a motion uh to recommendation of
065a CSC PSE chairperson. >> I'll move it. Bob >> second >> and done. Any questions or comments? All in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. >> I'll take a motion to approve and adopt the board policies that Mrs. Scholes just read. >> Motion. >> Stu. >> Second >> and set. Any questions or comments? All in favor? >> I. Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. We're on 10B. I'll take a motion to approve the terms and conditions of stipulations of settlement resolving a certain matter between the district and the parents of a youngster classified as by the district cse CE. I'll take a motion. >> I'll make the motion. >> Sandy, I second. >> And Laura, any questions or comments? All in favor? Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. I'll take a motion
066for the approval of the 2026 2027 Nassau County Transportation Consortium. >> I'll move it. >> Bob, second and done. Any questions or comments? All in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. We're on 10D approval for the 2026 27 district property tax report card. Take a motion. >> Motion. >> Still second. >> Set. >> Any questions or comments? All in favor? Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. 10E. I'll take a motion to to approve the 2627 student overnight field trips. >> I'll make a motion. >> Sandy, >> I second. >> And Laura, any questions or comments? All in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Any abstensions? Motion passes. >> I would like to make a comment quickly, M. So, um you may notice that the two trips that have been approved and planned
067for next year and I believe we will have the attendance for them um are really new. Uh our high school Japan trip, we've done Japan before, but we're this year next year. We're just doing uh we're not going to be in competition with um Spain or Italy, which is really what depleted our attendance overall. So, we're super excited. I believe we have enough students well uh ready to do that. and we're adding a new trip which is Costa Rica uh in April. So, we're super excited about that as well. >> Is there anything else you'd like to say from for your uh school report? >> Uh just my report was the only thing I was going to add. Again, just a wonderful night, something to be so proud of when we have so many students
068in so many different areas to to recognize and and um and honor. It's it's truly a a pleasure and a joy. and of course hearing from our Slate students. Um, you can never get tired of that. The only other thing I would add, and I'm not sure the students mentioned it or not, um, uh, but this weekend, if if you're looking for a fun, entertaining evening, um, please join us this weekend for the high school production of Spamlot. >> I know Seth's going to say something. High School Musical. No. >> Okay. At this time, it's 12A. It's the opportunity for the board of education for the board of education report and would like anyone like to start anybody on the board. Don Mr. Marco. >> Uh thank you Mr. President. I'd like to begin by
069saying I had the pleasure of attending the last elementary school musical entitled Alice Wonderland Jr. That was Disney's uh presented by school number five. That was right after the last board meeting. And what a show. Congratulations to the staff, the parents, and especially the students. They did an outstanding job. The students were great. I could not believe how many students were involved in this production. And is uh Michelle Mr. here the principal? Does anybody know? I I I I heard roughly there was 72 students 70 about 72 73 involved in this show. Great show. Oceanside Public Library father founders day breakfast was quite successful. Congratulations to our own Jessica Keegan who was presented with the 2026 Founders Award by Kathy Shermacher. It was welld deserved. I don't know if Jessica's here. Are you here? >>
070Stand up. Stand up. Stand up. Congratulations to you. What more can I say about the turnout and success of the annual district art festival? The students art displays were breathtaking. Congratulations to all the teachers for the outstanding art festival. You had to see the works of the elementary school students. It was unbelievable. and the high school students. They used two gyms to hang all their projects. The place was wallto-wall packed. And and there was a special thanks for Dr. Andrew Fry Gould and his two assistants, Jennifer and Vicki, for the hard work in putting all of this together. Great job. And the art teachers did a great job. And I must say about Andrew F, Dr. Andrew Foul and his two assistants who are very much involved in all the musicals and concerts that we
071have on all levels. So congratulations to you too. Jazz night held at the high school was the middle school chorus and the jazz band along with the high school select choir and the jazz band performing. The entertainment was outstanding. The students did a terrific job and thanks to the effort of Andrew Fry Ghoul and his two assistants Jennifer and Vicki for setting this up and I'd like to say at this time on my behalf that I understand Michael Vetta is retiring this year. I personally want to thank him for the outstanding job he's done since he came to Oceanside. I don't know if he's here, but thank you. Last but not least. >> Oh jeez, I thought you were done. Go ahead. You said thank you. Go ahead. >> Can I finish? >> I'm sorry.
072>> Another 15 20 minutes. >> I just got nervous. >> Okay. And last but not least was the Oceanside Middle School. The Oceanside Middle School National Junior Honor Society induction. It was an outstanding program. A special thanks to Christina Castillia L. She's the National Junior Honor Society society advisor and Dr. Allison Glickman Rogers and the teachers who helped set up this program. It was quite an honor to watch these students being inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. It was welld deserved and I was very impressed with the number of students that were inducted. Christina Castillia L also will be retiring this year and a special thanks to her for the years of service to our students. I wish her the very best in her retirement. That's all I have to say at this time.
073>> Thank you. >> Okay, Mr. Maska. Thank you so much for that. Um, is there anyone else on the board that would like to say something interesting? Rob, anything, Sandy? >> I think I think Don has covered everything. >> Okay. Okay. We're getting towards the end. We got the next is the public comment on non-aggenda items. This is the opportunity 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 the form to hear from 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
074of the meeting, which is me. While everyone is encouraged to share their comments, please remember that this is not designed to be a question answer session. Somebody has a question that can be quickly answered, we'll do so. Otherwise, the appropriate personnel will follow up on any issue. Lastly, please remember that the board cannot and will not discuss personnel matters related to staff or students in public. Any party wishing to speak up, please come up to the microphone. Clearly state your name and your child's school. Thank you for cooperation, participation. Would anybody like to come up to the mic? Yes, sir. >> President of the OS Gavin Kalner, president of the Oceanside Federation of Teachers. We just like to make a contribution to dawn delirium this year. We'd like to thank the PTA and all the
075parents that put it together and hope for a very good time and a safe time for all the seniors. Thank you very much. Great job. Thanks so much. >> Thank you so much. >> Every year every year the team is very generous whether it's the the the uh the drive, the Christmas drive, the toy drive and everything else that you do and graduation and everything. So, thank you so much. And besides having the best teachers on Long Island, which is far better than none. Um, anybody else? Anybody else? Once, twice. I take a motion to shut the midjourn. Done. Have a good night, everyone. said.