001To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all. >> Thank you everyone for joining us for our main October meeting um probably our sixth or seventh meeting of the school year which has started off fabulously. Um apologize As we first recognition, as we celebrate National Internet Day and as we reach the end of cyber security awareness month, we want to thank our new head of technology, Mr. Mike Larkin, and his whole tech team for their work in keeping our systems operating and our district's data secure. Two quick items before we move. [applause] Two quick things. um remind our community just as a public service announcement this weekend I believe is daylight savings time. Everybody gets an extra
002hour on Sunday and have your kids not waiting out for the bus for an extra hour on Monday. And finally, this Tuesday is election day. Our schools are open. Please don't listen to your children when they say we're closed for election day. And for our parents, in the words of the West Wings, Will Bailey, no matter who you vote for, make sure you vote with that. >> It'll be in the gym >> for the for the elections in November in this building. It'll be in the uh Sam Springer gym and the elementary schools. will be in the um front vest >> which will be manned by security guard the whole day and locked the whole day. >> With that, I would love to introduce or call upon Ryan Aif and Karina Jin to deliver the
003middle school [applause] report. Good evening to administrators, members of the board, PTSA, and Jericho residents. My name is Karina Jin >> and my name is Ryan Nassiff. >> We are student council representatives. >> It is our pleasure to deliver the Jericho Middle School student council report. We are proud to share that earlier this week, US News in the World Report recognized Jericho Middle School as a number one open enrollment middle school in the state. We would like to thank our teachers for always helping us to do our personal best. The FCL theme for the month is courage. Do you have any desire to engage in extreme sports like skydiving or ice climbing? Don't worry, you don't need to tackle those sports to have courage. Courage can be defined as strength in the face of challenge
004or danger. In our nest groups, students shared how overcoming obstacles such as trying out for a new sports team can be an exercise in courage. Recently, eighth graders enjoyed an overnight trip to Washington DC, highlighted by a visit from Congressman Tom who quized them on government. students toward national monuments, the Holocaust Museum, Develin Center for Advancing the American Dream, and honored Jericho Alan Lieutenant Matthew Lynch with a replaying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Earlier this month, JMS students were recognized in the 2025 New York State Archive Student Research Awards, a statewide competition that honors excellence in historical research. This year's winners were our own Constance Wing and Lillian Zhao for the website on the Tusky G SIO study guided by Mr. Lauer, Miss Vivvante and Musko. In addition, more than a dozen JMS students earned
005honorable mentions and certificates of merit for their outstanding projects and topics ranging from civil rights to public health and social justice. >> Do you know how to spell well? >> W L. >> No, silly. I am trying to address our schoolwide spelling be on October 10 where a light spellers competed. Suffice to say, eighth grader Stephan Ren won with the word suffice. Eighth grader Andrew Leo was a runner up. Congrats. >> This month we also celebrated our annual AWES kickoff on Thursday, October 23rd. The program is a comprehensive schoolwide bullying prevention program that stresses the importance of upstanders. Our theme this year was no matter what. And administrators and staff members were committed towards stressing the importance of students actively contributing toward a positive and supportive environment both for themselves and their peers no matter
006what. Thank you to Miss Berlin and all the volunteers who planned this great event. >> And no matter what, do not be afraid if you see ghouls, skeletons, Mario and Luigi, or dinosaurs exiting our building. This Friday, students are allowed to wear their Halloween costumes to school on Friday as long as you do not cover their faces. Well, that's all for now. Wishing you a happy Halloween [applause] task of following our middle schoolers. I'd like to call upon Dev Lani and Emma for the high school update. [applause] >> Good evening everyone. Everyone, I'm Emma Zoo, student council co-president. >> And I'm Dev Lani, the other co-president. And we're excited to share what's happening at Jericho High School this month. >> So, to start off, on October 23rd, the girls, JV, and varsity tennis teams hosted
007their third annual tennis with the teachers tournament. Students invited teachers to play alongside them to raise money for breast cancer awareness. The event raised $768 for the Moore Foundation, setting a new record. Congratulations to Mr. Angel Key and senior Bonika Takur on winning for the second year in a row, making it a repeat for Mr. Angel Key. >> Um, we also held our first blood drive of the year, collected 42 pints of blood, and also quarter 1 ends officially ends this Friday. We have Halloween spirit taking place, so be sure to join in and show some school spirit. >> From the English department, Miss Han welcomed author and Jericho alum Crystal Hannah Kim, class of 2005, to speak with students about her writing career in the publishing process. Mr. Mr. Golden's marketing students also joined
008to learn about how to the publishing industry connects with business and social media. >> From the social studies department, Jericho High School had an impressive showing in the 2025 New York State Archive student research awards. Victor Gao earned first place in the high school division for his research paper on Marielle boat advised by Dr. Dussell. Several other students received honorable mentions and certificates of merit, continuing Jericho's uh strong tradition in research. Coming from science research, October was another incredible month. Six Jericho students were semi- finalists at the Association of Chinese American Physicians Science Fair. Wow, that's a lot. And all six won awards. Together, they received $1,200 in student scholarships and an additional $1,200 to support the program. These students will present their work at the Nassau County Legislator on November 12th. 11 Jericho researchers
009also received grants from the South Asian Women's Association to pursue projects ranging from real-time language translation glasses to microlastic free turf designs. Senior Henry Zang was also um invited to present his research this January at the quantum information processing conference in Ria Latvia. And this year we're also proud to share that a record 34 seniors are submitting to the Regeneron Science Talent Search. In addition, several students from the program met with the Nassau County legislator to present their Oyster Bay Turn Safe Network proposal, which aims to reduce accidents through traffic light countdown systems. They also propose creating a youth advertising council to give students across Long Island a stronger voice in their communities. From the language department, 90 students were inducted into the World Language Honor Society this month. These children these students have shown
010excellence in Spanish, French, Italian, and Chinese, and we congratulate them on this achievement. Finishing up with our amazing amazing athletics, Jerica continues to shine across the board. The boys binton team captured another Nassau County championship and girls swimming and diving. Cynthia Chien, sorry if I botched that, our very own [laughter] placed second at the divisionals meet. Boys, girls, and soccer teams had competitive seasons and just missed playoffs. Football is wrapping up one of its best seasons in school history with a 3-4 record. And the girls tennis team made the playoffs, finishing a great season with a strong effort against IAS. >> As you can see, it's been a busy and successful month across all departments. And we're grateful to our teachers, staff, coaches, and family for their continued support. >> And of course, sorry. [laughter]
011And of course, we want to wish our seniors good luck as they finish up their early college applications, especially myself. >> Thank you guys. [applause] And now we have the pleasure of hearing from Mrs. Ailen Gingel with a PTA joint council update. [applause] >> Good evening Dr. Kravitz, members of the board of education, central administration, faculty, staff, and community members. My name is Ailen Gingold and I am the president of the Jericho joint PTA [clears throat] council and it is my pleasure to be here tonight. Last Wednesday evening, council hosted its second annual health and wellness fair and what a success it was. We had a wonderful turnout with many new faces. We were very fortunate to welcome Dr. Valerie Alman and Anne Van Deir from Northwell Health who spoke on menopause and healthy communication
012with our kids. Both presenters were informative, approachable, and offered practical, insightful tips. We look forward to continuing to bring valuable health information to our families and community and appreciate the support we have received from Northwell and the Catz Institute for Women's Health. As octo as October is board recognition month, we want to thank take a moment to thank our board of education members for their hard work and dedication. We are grateful for your ongoing commitment to the children and families of Jericho. Every decision you make impacts thousands of students in our district and we appreciate the thought and care you bring to each one. Please enjoy the cookies in the back that were brought on behalf of council tonight. [clears throat] On October 5th, Coun joint council had the privilege of meeting with Dr. Janet
013Ashro, our new curriculum associate for science and technology education. Dr. Ashstro has truly hit the ground running and we are greatly appreciate her enthusiasm and collaboration in continuing to strengthen our curriculum. She shared exciting updates about the innovative work happening across all our schools and we look forward to ongoing dialogue and partnership. Following are some of the PTA highlights across our schools. Kiag Elementary kicked off the year with a color run and is seeing great success with all of its new fall merchandise sales. Be sure to visit their newly redesigned website for latest school information and upcoming events. Jackson Elementary's PTA held its October meeting featuring Mr. Emanuel and Dina from Aramar to discuss our district's food service program. On October 17th, the PTA helped support the fifth grade sports night, which was a huge
014hit. This Friday, Jackson families can look forward to their Halloween costume parade, fifth grade Halloween lunch, and the first ever trunk retreat event from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Jeffrey Ratner Robert Seaman has also been busy. They hosted a successful car wash on October 9th and fall festival on October 10th. This past Saturday, students continued their commitment to service by volunteering at the town of Oyster Bay for a shoreline cleanup. What an amazing example of giving back to our community. They look forward to tonight's trunk or treat and fifth grade Halloween bingo night. Jericho Middle School welcomed Mr. Larkin on October 9th for an informative session with parents about the various digital platforms used throughout the district, including parent square, Canvas, Google Classroom, and P school. On October 23rd, the school celebrated Ove Day with this
015year's inspiring theme, no matter what. Students had the opportunity to hear from Major League Baseball agent Mark Linew Weaver, who spoke about the importance of character. Looking ahead, middle school will host a spiritware sale on October 31st and reminds families that reflection entries are due by November 21st. At the high school on October 7th, the PTSA hosted school psychologists Dr. Wendy Goldstein and Dr. Danielle Smith along with social worker Mr. Ray Vez for an insightful discussion on supporting students mental health and resiliency. The PTSA is also partnering with Jeffrey Rob Jeffrey Ratner Robert Seaman for a food drive benefiting NSH delivers running from November 10th to November 21st. The senior committee has been hard at work fundraising, selling t-shirts, stock cakes, and collecting donations as they plan for their amazing senior party in June. SEPTA
016held a successful joint meeting with the elementary school's PTSAs on October 8th. The featured speaker, licensed social worker Melanie Saul, led an engaging discussion on anxiety, bullying, and body image, offering valuable insights and practical advice for parents. Looking ahead, on November 4th, SEPTA will partner with the high school PTSA for a program focused on transitioning out of high school with information relevant to both special education and general education students. Be on the lookout for details about their cookies in Canvas on November 17th at 6 p.m. Finally, Reflections Art Programs is underway in every school. We encourage all students to participate and express themselves creatively. Deadlines are in all the middle of November. Be sure to check with your individual schools PTA. Thank you. Have a great weekend and a happy and safe Halloween. [applause] >>
017Thank you very much. Um, next we are fortunate to have with us Mr. Brian Shanahan from Alteras who as many of you who are regulars here know they are um one of the important security consultants that we employ to to help us make sure that our buildings and processes are in perfect working order and we can do our best to keep everyone safe. >> Thank you very much. Thank you board. Thank you superintendent. um as our annual update to look and see where we are as far as not only compliance with New York State, but as well as the infrastructure, our training, and the practices and policies that we already are have effectively worked through. Um reporting obviously early on in the school year, drills are on target, as uh everyone may or may not
018be aware, we're required by law to do 12 drills, those being four lockdowns, eight evacuation drills. Uh some of the changes are we have to do blocked exits to the fire drills. Not to com uh confuse anyone but just to for us to be good in practice. I think every building does a fantastic job when it comes to the preparation notification as far as the drills are concerned. Infrastructure-wise, you continue to do wonderful upgrades. You continue to do um camera upgrades and some other upgrades that we don't normally talk about in a public session because of the confidentiality that may be a part of our building level emergency plans, but you continue to do a really great job. Um and to report that the the work and the collaboration with each of your buildings in
019the district as a whole as well as myself and Arkansas consultant Tom Donahghue who's been working very closely with the buildings at the building levels. We continue to do training sessions work with the building principles to answer any questions be a part of drills when we're available uh when we are available and on site and we'll continue to do as we have had conversations or assessments you know assessments of the buildings assessments of the district as a whole. Assessments as far as we work is not an audit. It is not a pass fail. is an assessment. We may highlight all the wonderful things you're doing and if there's anything that shows an area of an improvement, we will most certainly bring that up and have that discussion, you know, best way forward. But as far
020as comparison to many other school districts, you're in a really great shape. You continue to uh have these kind of conversations and uh work towards other items that may be able to help us improve as as far as safety and security is concerned. One piece that we talk about a lot is as we see violence happen all over um commercial locations, outside locations and including schools. We always want to encourage uh reporting if we see something to say something. You have a tremendous process in place and your cooperation with Northwell, but threat assessment is such a big high topic and it continues to be in schools these days. Even it is a K K12 concern across this country. best practices always to make sure that if we do know something, hear something, see something on
021social media to report that people don't wake up, want to harm schools, they plan these things out and your the work that you do here is phenomenal. You're ahead of that and you're from your K, you know, all of your lower schools up until your middle school and high school really continue to do that good work. We always want to make sure outreach parents, community, and even students um continue to speak up. There's an old expression, stitches get stitches. We want to avoid that. We want people to feel confident and report so that they know they're doing uh their part to keep their community safe. One of the agenda items that you have on for tonight is a readoption of your district-wide safety plan. So that everybody is aware, we have district-wide safety plan, which
022is your public facing document. Annually, you are in complete compliance every year after year. All the years that we've been working with you and even years prior. Um, one of our parts of our job is to make sure any new requirements or compliance pieces are added to your district-wide safety plan, which there is a link on your district on your district um, website. Part of the process is usually done during the summer. We we review it, make updates, board and the team say we're good to go. We put it on the website for 30-day review, and then ultimately it gets adopted by the board. That process was completed this year. New York State in um, decided, I have to be very careful how I word this. New York State decided in a lastm minute moment
023to pass a piece of legislation called Desha's law, which is a fantastic law, but the timing of it was a little off for us to now have to readt the plan. Deser's law is basically a piece of legislation that talks about having cardiac emergency response plans. It basically means staff should know what the signs are if somebody looks like they may be having some type of sudden cardiac arrest and what their responsibilities are. Not every staff member needs to be uh certified CPR, but at the very least know how to uh call 911, notify a nurse or administration, and know where the AEDs are in the buildings. That's one of the bigger pieces when we talk about training. So, that's a training component. It's a one paragraph piece that basically said states that this district
024um has accepted um and has a cardiac emergency response plan in place, which we do. There's a paragraph that was added to the district-wide safety plan. And because New York State requires a readoption if there's any change to that district-wide safety plan, this is this is why it's on the agenda tonight for uh board adoption. It has to be done prior to January 20th. So, we are way ahead of the game. So, I give you a lot of credit for making sure this is done um way before the January 20th date. And then annually, this will be a new training aspect. Those of you not aware, every year before September 15th or within 30 days of hire, everybody has to be trained in certain emergency protocols, harassment policies, and now workplace violence. Now, we have
025to also make sure there's a there's a uh training section that talks about AEDs and and reaction to and response to a cardiac emergency. >> I just wanted to say thank you for your continued partnership and I think what you guys do for all of our buildings and all of our staff and all of our students and protecting everyone within the buildings is so important. So, thank you so much. Before [applause] Mr. Shanahan takes off, does anyone in the public have any questions about any of this? As you know, some of this is top secret for your eyes only, but um if there's things that Mr. Shanahan could answer, we'd be happy to. >> Great, Mr. Shanahan. Thank you very much. [applause] >> With that, I turn it over to our superintendent to enlighten us.
026Well, thank you. To start off, I would like to share the enrollment. So, last year, our enrollment at this time was 3,33 students and this year is 3,177 students. Um, I'm now going to do a presentation. I'm going to stand up over there and just walk you through a few slides because I know we've received a lot of questions regarding parking. I just wanted some, as we do in education, we offer it in many ways. I know Mr. Cummings has sent out emails. I've spoken with a few people, but it's also good to get a visual. So, we're going to do a visual. So, what do we got? So, yes, it is day 121. So, as you know, that's the rendering of where the parking spots are and where we are with our high school
027senior lot data breakdown. So, there are 195 spots in that lot. 105 of them are for students and 90 are for teachers. Looking back at last year, we had 111 senior parking passes were assigned to seniors by the end of last year. We have 311 seniors in our graduating class. And we counted all those cars. No, I'm just kidding. We did. Of the 311 seniors, 112 attended the senior driving meeting last March. So again, we're breaking it down. In total, we have given 63 parking passes to seniors this year. But more importantly, I think it's it's really important to understand the law because, you know, as we say in education, the law trumps everything. So in order to drive by yourself, you have to be 17 years old. That's the law. It is chapter 71
028title 5 article 19. I just want to make that very clear because I know today when we were outside and we were looking at some of the students some of the students who were driving were 16 and a half. So in essence those students were breaking the law. So please be mindful of that cuz this is really I said is the main point to this. You will see that there are some other factors that allow for students who are underage in the Long Island, Massaw, and Suffach counties how they get their junior license driving rules. You can drive alone if you are going to a state approved co-op work study program. You can drive alone if you're going to an approved postsecary school program for credit, a state approved evening high school, a farm employment,
029[clears throat] an approved driver education course. Those are the only times when you can drive alone. So I wanted to share also there are 88 students who will have their birthday from September until December. So those students who will be turning 17, those will the next group of students who will get those parking passes. So in essence, we do not have enough parking for the undergraduates, the juniors who are parking. many of them, not all of them, but many of them who are parking on the side here, both on near the cider mill and the front of the building. So that's the real essence of what we don't have the spaces for those students. And I know those are the ones who have been concerned about, you know, crossing the highway and walking. But again,
030I remind everyone at 16 and 1/2 years old, it is against the law to drive alone. So if you're a parent out there or even here in the audience, don't listen to your children. They're not telling you the truth. And I learned a lot about New York State driving laws. So, thank you very much. [applause] >> That's it. It's against the wall. >> What about driving on school premises when you have >> If you are under 17 and you did not go to the fire the the courts, you cannot drive. >> No. your permit. There are parents that will allow their children because they're trying to get their time, they drive on school grounds. >> So if they're with someone over 21, they can drive. >> Are they allowed? I thought this was a policy.
031>> There is Mrs. Levy knows as the former board member Levy knows that there is a policy. >> They used I don't know. As you know, as we've said at the beginning of the year, we're completely redoing our policy book because many of those policies that have existed for a long time, people don't know what's there, what is there, but I believe you are still 100% accurate that the policy is that um drivers under 17 who don't have a license or only have a permit or not supposed to be driving on on campus. That is a policy. It is a policy that um everyone here in this room knows is very rarely um abided by. So, um it it's again that's all I'll say to it. >> I just think just to be clear because
032for us old folks like but you're saying I got but then there was >> no no absolutely but again as opposed to what Dr. Kravitz is saying where it's against the law that's simply against our policy and and I don't think in the last >> you'll change or do whatever but >> we may change it but I'm not sure how or we may keep it. I'm just not sure how focused the enforcement's going to be on on doing that. As as you can imagine, it would be extremely selective and sort of, oh, wait, he's a junior, he's a senior, or he's whatever. >> The parents changing the seat off, >> right? And I believe Mr. Manuel has said, I might have misspoken. Juniors, we do not have enough parking passes for you. So, even if
033you're on a turn of age, as I said, we do not have enough parking spots for juniors. >> So, the Any students who are turning 17 between now and >> they will not be spots are seniors. Correct. Not just not including the correct turn. >> That's correct. >> And as Dr. said there was 112 people who took it and for those who don't know who have younger kids in the spring we have a almost call it a scared straight program where we have we require all of our juniors to attend it if they intend to get a parking spot their parking spot their senior year. It's a extremely enlightening presentation when you sit through it. We make our students sit through it, our our juniors, spring juniors with their parents. They understand many of the
034day you're driving and that is a base requirement. If you don't attend that, you don't even get a shot to get a permit. So, um clearly parking permit that is. Um with that, we will turn to What do I want to do first? Rec uh we're going to do the minutes. Recommended motion be resolved that the board of education make any necessary corrections and move the approval of the minutes of the regular meeting dated September 25th, 2025. And we're assuming this should also say October 9th, 2025. Um do I have a motion? >> Thank you, Mrs. Varnoff. Second, Mr. Citron. Thank you. Any discussion? anyone found any errors in anything that they saw? I concur. All in favor of approving the minutes. Thank you. Um, now we will move to the opportunity for the public
035to be heard. If you would like to make a comment or ask a question, please approach the microphone, tell us your name, and if you are representing a specific group of your affiliation. If you would like your statement to be included in our board minutes, you must hand a written copy of your remarks to our district clerk, Victor Emanuel, before leaving tonight. Anyone making disarious comments? Don't say anything negative. As always, public discussion on matters relating to staff and students at which their reputation, privacy, or right to due process or those of others could in some way be violated is prohibited. Thank you, Mr. decision. No. Going once, going twice. That window is now closed. Unfinished business. The new crevice administration is so efficient that we have no unfinished business. We will now move into
036new business. Recommended motion be resolved that the board of education adopts the district-wide safety and emergency management plan for the 2025 2026 school year as shown in the attached. Have a motion. Thank you, Mrs. Barton. Exactly, Mr. Citroron. Thank you. Any discussion? I think we Mr. Shanahan covered the changes here. As those of you who are regulars will remember, we approved this in July, but as Mr. Shanahan explained, we need to give it a quick update for the AEDs. I think all in favor, thank you very much. 5 adoption of the budget preparation election calendar. Recommended motion. Be it resolved that the board of education adopts the 2526 budget preparation calendar for the 2026 2027 school year and the 2025 2026 annual election calendar as shown in the attached schedule. Do I have a motion?
037>> Thank you, Mr. Jin. Second. Thank you, whoever. Miss Citron. Thank you. Um discussion. I will start uh then if no one has. Recommending a school budget to our community is one of the most important roles of the board and this schedule lays out the timing for the budget development process which is spearheaded by our assistant superintendent for business Mr. Emanuel in conjunction with his entire business department and of course the superintendent and the board. There are multiple public meetings involved in this process and we appreciate any attendance and all community input. Secondly, the election calendar lays out the deadlines for this year's May 19th budget and board trustee elections. Again, led by Mr. Emanuel, this time in his role as district clerk and assisted by the most valuable Miss Michelle Stole. Does anyone else
038have any other comments? That's the explanation. >> Okay. All in favor >> 50. Thank you very much. Um and then actually related to this slightly off topic, as I'm hoping all of you know, first half school taxes are due within about the next week, week and a half. Um and I just want to say we thank the community for its constant support and promise you that we will do our best to ensure responsible spending while maintaining the highest quality schools and education. So again, thank you for your continued support. Next, acceptance of donation. Be it resolved that the board of education accept a donation from the middle school PTSA in the amount of $2500 to be used towards the guest speaker for the way assembly. Be it further resolved that the district increase budget code
039A to in the amount of $2,500 for this purpose. Do I have a motion? Thank you, Mr. Jen. Second. Thank you, Mrs. Wartnoff. Any discussion? Mr. Gleason, who is our $2,500 speaker? >> Mark Lean Weaver, MLB agent. >> What is that? Oh, oh, oh, Facebook. I got it. Yes, you're you're I didn't realize that was perfect. Thank you very much. We want to thank Well, before we I think we're going to approve. We want to thank the PTSA led by everyone and their whole participation for making that program possible. It is definitely appreciated. All in favor? 50. Thank you very much. Unless one of my colleagues objects, I would like to move schedule little I1 through schedule KK, the whole package in one motion. However, I am happy to break out any specific schedules if
040a board member wishes. Anyone? Anyone? Perfect. Do I have a motion to move schedule one through schedule K? Thank you, Mrs. Varma. Second. Thank you, Mrs. Dr. Balachando. Any discussion? >> Sorry before, but I had a question general fund board. There's a check $3,000 and it says reserve account. >> Yeah, let me get back to you. >> Okay. Um, two quick questions [clears throat] in there. Uh, Mr. Manuel, treasures report, student activity report were two months worth. Did we just We were We didn't have them last months in the September. They weren't done. >> Well, the board meeting was late enough in October that we provided both. >> Uh, what would both be September and August? >> Correct. >> So, we didn't get August and September is what I was saying. Correct. Okay. And then
041in the schedules, people will see that this year's graduation is June 28th, Sunday, June 28th, 2026. There's another great example in this package of Mr. Emanuel's great negotiating prowess. So again, thank you, Mr. Emanuel. And finally, just who can give us a quick discussion of the DAAC agreement? >> Oh, I apologize. Mrs. Citron would like to know who can explain the DAAC agreement. I believe that's the Oasis drug-free uh program with I forgot the agency through New York State, but it's through that agency and this is the agreement associated with that. We get approximately $90,000 per year which um funds uh part of our social worker um among other things for uh to um to talk about the drug free program and with with the students throughout the district. But I thought it had in
042there a max expenditure by us of about $103,000. >> Correct. That's the max expenditure, but our aid is about 90. >> Yeah. 90. We spend Did we spend our max last year or did we go over go under? We obviously we spent a lot more than 90,000 social workers in general, right? This was for um one particular FTE. Um, and we usually spend more in order to get the aid back on it. Great. Does that satisfy you, Miss? Thank you very much. All in favor of approving those schedules 50. Thank you very much. Before we go, there is a couple other things we need to touch on. I apologize for earlier on Mrs. McGee and Dr. Salsman early this evening. Hopefully, you arrived early enough to our meeting in anticipation to be able to see
043in our lobby where we had the participants in our Canon future authors program this year. It's my understanding Miss McGee had her largest contingent of students, I believe it was 23, Dr. Sman, um these are students who work, and correct me if I'm wrong, Dr. Salman who work over the summer with uh Miss McGee to put together poems, poetry, all kinds of sorry those are the same pros in poetry um and get published through the generosity of the canon program that they work on. The the books are magnificent includes art and photographs also. Um this year's theme was music and so everybody's got a music story to tell and and Dr. Solsman and Miss McGee provided a a medium for for them to each do that. Um, second of all, we uh we heard about
044the great things the middle school and the high school and the PTA is doing. I want everyone to know that your board is trying to work also. Um, last week all of us attended the New York State School Board Association convention in Manhattan. Each of us participated in a variety of workshops and presentations and conversations with board members and superintendents from other districts. We learned many things about pra best practices and how other districts operate in some cases meaningfully better than how we do certain things. And we of course look to bring back many of those lessons to Jericho. And then finally, it is my understanding, our understanding that um there were some pamphlets being handed out about Propel Energy during the pickup lines at the high school. Um again, for the regulars, you know,
045Propel Energy uh is a power transmission generation project that is going to be affecting the entirety of Long Island. Um, we had a gentleman from North Shore come speak about it at one of our meetings several months ago. This is an economic decision that impacts the entirety of Long Island and is not specific in any way to the Jericho School District. Though admittedly, the project when it if it goes forward when it goes forward will be highly disruptive to our neighborhood because transmission will be going down 107 106 potentially. Um the district to the best of my knowledge has had no direct conversations um with any of the agencies or companies involved or at least we have no non-public information about the project. We have no non-public information but we spoke with them last year.
046So they were actually I think they came to one of the board meetings and I think we have a um a meeting set up in the next uh week or so just as a followup to where they are in the process. >> And who's participating that? >> Me Dr. privates. Perfect. Okay, so we still have no non-public information and hopefully we get no non-public information. Well, who knows? Um, look, the district does not take a position on this at this point. Um, you know, we continue to monitor the situation to the best of our ability. The board is committed to keeping the community informed again to the best of our ability at any projects that could have a major impact and and of course taking any action if appropriate uh that would affect the interest
047of the Jericho School District. Does anyone on the board have anything that they would want to add on that? Consistent. Good. Um, with that, we look forward to seeing many of you at our next meeting on Thursday, November 6th. As all business on the agenda for tonight's meeting is complete, do I have a motion to adjourn? >> Ah, Mr. Citron saving me once again. Yes, I have a motion to go into executive session. Thank you again, Mrs. Martino. Second. Thank you, Mr. Citron. Um, regarding an exec, we expect to come out to end the meeting, though we certainly do not expect to take any actions. >> Oh, oh, I'm sorry. There was postage, $3,000 of postage. We're one of the few places still using $3,000 worth of postage. >> Um, we cannot expect to take
048any action when we come out of executive. Uh, so, um, that's all I have to say about that. Thank you very much. Oh, sorry. Oh, for Oh, I did introduce at the beginning of our meeting. This is Miss Ellen Vega from the law firm of Ingram Smith. She will sometime be coming in in place of Mr. Goodstead. Um, I don't know what's going on. We um we welcome her. Thank you. And she's saying we are going to executives to discuss a personnel matter. Um, as I said, when we come out, we do not expect to take any action this evening. Thank you very much. All in favor? Oh, thank you.