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Actions recorded in the meeting record:

- Approval of minutes: The board accepted minutes from the Nov. 13 meeting. No roll‑call tally or full mover/second details were recorded in the transcript excerpt.

- Consent agenda: Trustees moved to accept the consent agenda (items listed as 24‑12‑C‑1 through 24‑12‑C‑10, 24‑12‑N‑C‑1 through 24‑12‑N‑C‑2 and 24‑12‑G‑1 through 24‑12‑G‑29). A motion and a second were recorded and the chair called for the vote; the transcript does not record individual votes or a roll‑call tally.

- Donations acknowledged: The board acknowledged a $20,000 bullet aid award (reported earlier in the meeting) and accepted a $17.52 commission from Shutterfly/Lifetouch LLC for instructional supplies at Lynbrook High School.

The minutes and consent agenda items were approved as recorded; trustees did not provide numeric roll‑call tallies in the portion of the transcript provided.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE Meeting - December 11th, 2024 - Lynbrook Public Schools","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved the consent agenda and acknowledged donations; no roll-call tallies were given in the public record during the meeting.","taxTitle","LYNBROOK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38794,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6339725,"Lynbrook rolls out Writing Revolution training districtwide, kindergarten work shown in video",257,4094000,4351000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2260732-62e02bd596fff2227d37fde39450a0b2&start=4094&end=4351","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2260732-62e02bd596fff2227d37fde39450a0b2/thumbnail_4094000.jpg","/articles/6339725/New-York/Lynbrook-rolls-out-Writing-Revolution-training-districtwide-kindergarten-work-shown-in-video","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6339725-274303a59cff7a9a4da78ec0973870bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196588&Signature=lktJGQFlDA-ci-dhnDpQOqlMYXVkg7IC74D06A7PXDFrmUR9gQzpLwQA6kO9Xh0mMjfe6Hlc0p-Hzql392cFA~dsvik9ZjMFFfhLo8tFo2vqI6l~gztUdpMRFdQR6FBPoBj1gNp4NNaj45G8kMxcPWLf9jrTCHN2DDRM7KeQHeE586pTRrcCkUXq7esEJVjtumQrQV~eKou7kTI877G7lCA~-FZGWxkzLlcCnljsAmx-XK2NZorFeBQSP6DuJREXFYXCCYICowgEzmPy-q2OedBwRTS-lniLfonO7Yj1wmbHUhSRuKqh8j0jr2hqzp4VnHqDQeh2eVDLYXdFG7YaoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lynbrook Union Free School District presented a districtwide update on writing instruction on Dec. 11, announcing plans to implement Writing Revolution strategies from kindergarten through 12th grade and reporting strong early teacher participation.

Superintendent Dr. Lynch said nearly 70 teachers had signed up for upcoming Writing Revolution training, and Dr. Balekas (district leader for curriculum and instruction) introduced a short video of a kindergarten lesson and student work. The video showed children identifying subjects and predicates, composing short sentences and using sentence starters; Dr. Balekas noted the class had been in session three months and that the samples were readable and age‑appropriate.

Administrators said the district will roll out the program gradually across grades and that writing structures and common language will be used systemwide to support instruction in multiple disciplines. Board members and administrators described the approach as “back to basics” subject‑predicate work that will be integrated with existing curriculum, and they reported teachers from content areas beyond English — including science and social studies — have signed up for training.

There was no formal action on curriculum adoption at the meeting; the presentation served as an update on a board goal tied to student literacy and the district’s profile of the graduate.","District leaders said the Writing Revolution curriculum will expand K–12; administrators reported nearly 70 teachers signed up for initial training and showed a kindergarten classroom video demonstrating early-writing progress.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6339730,"Lynbrook board declines regionalization convening and shifts focus to Foundation Aid advocacy",499,2226000,2725000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2260732-62e02bd596fff2227d37fde39450a0b2&start=2226&end=2725","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2260732-62e02bd596fff2227d37fde39450a0b2/thumbnail_2226000.jpg","/articles/6339730/New-York/Lynbrook-board-declines-regionalization-convening-and-shifts-focus-to-Foundation-Aid-advocacy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6339730-c327f966011ea7164bbb0ae913aef3ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196588&Signature=M5hh6K~NDbVjiF5ustjM~TlmTB~FDhkSTW-zGfaHOpdqjwkSdn1hohBWMjehgm6CmLBw73xX80CzbWpHReZ1bcw7Tp0fyO3IVSCSGjPTFlqaB4HhlHcf70vr9RVEBaaFx9ikkeV8SGQGrepe3varnjVKW6Mfpt4P0IvQqO8CJ4wjH2pPsZ2D-jaWeZkRSlOpgrjM4ULzE4iWRwVvSrtTiGPH4hPrfqisdh8KsHK10eazIQvped759Yy0~~S8AxDZf3HkUwhbMeDtZBuZFFSAID4Ue46mtWx4ZaHgySvUgO3G86M20v9TKoBGNL~dnOmb-etTfESfCAqkNPVAuXX2bg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lynbrook Union Free School District Board of Education on Dec. 11 signaled a firm decision not to participate in state regionalization convenings and to concentrate on advocacy for changes to the state’s Foundation Aid funding formula.

Superintendent Dr. Lynch told trustees that the Board of Regents amended its regulation the prior day, replacing the language “compel” with “request” and clarifying that participation in convenings is voluntary. Trustees nevertheless voiced concern about the regulation’s original rollout, the lack of clear parameters, and the potential for unintended consequences if the district submitted information without knowing how the state would use it.

Multiple trustees — including Mr. Paleshki and Mr. Murray — said they do not want Lynbrook to participate in the convenings until the district has a clearer understanding of obligations and consequences. Dr. Lynch recommended the district pursue legislative advocacy instead, pointing to specific funding- formula issues the district views as more urgent, such as updating the decade-old foundation-aid calculation and refining how English‑language‑learner counts and poverty are measured.

Trustees asked the superintendent to prepare a draft resolution to notify State Education officials of the district’s decision and to place that resolution on the public January agenda. Dr. Lynch said the district has until the commissioner’s January deadline to notify State Education and that a formal, public board resolution would put the decision on the record.

Dr. Lynch urged coordinated advocacy across neighboring districts in the “Southwest Quad,” noting visits by state legislators to district schools and recommending joint lobbying for foundation‑aid formula reforms and relief from unfunded mandates. Public comment from PTA governance member Ivy Riley supported the board’s caution and underscored existing PTA-led legislative advocacy channels.

No formal vote to adopt a resolution occurred on Dec. 11; trustees gave direction that administration should prepare a formal resolution and advocacy plan for consideration at the January meeting.","After discussion of a recently amended Board of Regents regulation, the Lynbrook board expressed consensus to opt out of state-led regional convenings and to pursue advocacy for changes to the state Foundation Aid formula; the board directed staff to prepare a formal resolution for the January meeting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6339735,"Lynbrook students pitch detailed plan for new nonvoting student board member",827,1208000,2035000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2260732-62e02bd596fff2227d37fde39450a0b2&start=1208&end=2035","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2260732-62e02bd596fff2227d37fde39450a0b2/thumbnail_1208000.jpg","/articles/6339735/New-York/Lynbrook-students-pitch-detailed-plan-for-new-nonvoting-student-board-member","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6339735-aaed14fd1a04876d4006f896ee8e5164/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196588&Signature=agQl1~FDl~bO5NXHUOlvybf86IGRmGvW~C6UThhxdS0dT7JTTtfaEeQgCCU3HNmBAWbIxRfeTb9Z55gyF79rJ2ytHT6STe7ueeI3K3dECUuE4zd8YiujcRl6ByeqeCcoG6R8gjqKw-8k32hu~S-HcN5ERBipu5Ft1RMdUGvrDCaQ2fmj9ZAhAysVdBemB4bIrwPhYodcgsux7tJS8TGTGwrC57Bfw~3Dvo~7U43sz5m27m7jpS5ilais8FB3yd-a~BKwAfmZgJxy89bBnFgSint8FyDH7XLqsHcMx-1WqohOrf1aqTcrGIb3smOqOHcqdDbFRzLVmTeTTWPBLEJNlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students from Lynbrook High School asked the Lynbrook Union Free School District Board of Education on Dec. 11 to adopt a structured selection process for the new nonvoting student board member required by state law.

The student presenters — Cooper Shore, Chloe Romig, Kelsey Roth and Katie Gottlieb — told the board they recommend selecting a high-school junior through a four-step process: generate interest among sophomores, collect blind written applications (including a resume and written responses), have AP government students narrow submissions to five, hold interviews and then bring the top two or three candidates to the board for final interviews. The student team proposed an application window beginning in January with submissions due the first Monday after Feb. 28 and a selection completed by April or May so the incoming student can observe meetings before serving.

The students said a junior is preferable to a senior because juniors will likely remain engaged for the full year and can be mentored by the following year’s senior. They also emphasized safeguards against a popularity contest: blind review of written submissions by AP government students and an interview process designed to test immediate responses under pressure.

Superintendent Dr. Lynch and multiple trustees praised the proposal. Dr. Lynch said the board welcomed the initiative and asked the students to continue developing the application materials. Several trustees urged the student team to create a rubric or rating tool to increase objectivity, and one trustee said the board wants to review the final written application before the students distribute it to sophomores. Trustees discussed whether students or the board should make the ultimate appointment; the board did not settle that question and asked for the student committee to return with a refined plan.

The board signaled consensus that the student-led process may proceed but clarified two requirements: the board wants to see the completed application for approval before it is used, and the board will decide at a future meeting whether the final selection will be the board’s appointment from finalists or a student-body vote on finalists.

The student presenters said they would continue work over the winter break and keep the board updated.

The board took no formal vote on policy during the presentation; members instead gave direction to staff and the student group to complete the draft application and selection details ahead of a future meeting where the board will consider formal adoption.","AP government students presented a multi-step nomination and interview process to select a nonvoting high-school student representative; the board gave direction to refine the application and report back for formal approval before use.","actionData","errors"]

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