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Approval of minutes (Jan. 16, 2025)
Motion: Approve minutes of the Jan. 16 meeting.
Mover/Second: not specified.
Vote: Voice vote; board chair asked “All in favor?” and recorded approval.
Outcome: Approved.

Adoption of 2025–26 graduation date
Motion: Adopt graduation date of June 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (on the school calendar).
Mover/Second: not specified.
Vote: Voice vote; “All in favor?” recorded.
Outcome: Approved.

Resolution to approve personnel schedule
Motion: Approve personnel schedule as presented.
Mover/Second: not specified.
Vote: Voice vote; recorded as approved.
Outcome: Approved.

Resolution to approve MESPA side letter (sick‑leave contribution)
Motion: Approve MESPA side letter regarding sick‑leave contribution.
Mover/Second: not specified.
Vote: Voice vote; recorded as approved.
Outcome: Approved.

Consent agenda (contracts, field trips, bid awards, change order)
Motion: Approve items on the consent agenda (contracts for summer work, field trips, vendor approvals, and change order referenced from 2022 project).
Mover/Second: not specified.
Vote: Voice vote; recorded as approved.
Outcome: Approved.

Notes: The transcript captures the chair calling for “All in favor?” and indicates approval; no roll‑call tallies or recorded dissenting votes appear in the public transcript. If a formal roll call or recorded tally is needed for official minutes, the district clerk’s minutes should be consulted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Manhasset Schools Board of Education Meeting 2-13-25","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal votes taken at the Manhasset Union Free School District board meeting on Feb. 13, 2025.","taxTitle","MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",61152,"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},6329255,"Students honored for anti‑substance‑use PSAs in partnership with CASA",202,76370,279320,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316360-9a8a9cdfd2e7587968408524ca09cba0&start=76&end=279","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316360-9a8a9cdfd2e7587968408524ca09cba0/thumbnail_76370.jpg","/articles/6329255/New-York/Students-honored-for-antisubstanceuse-PSAs-in-partnership-with-CASA","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329255-d8d84fe4bba5bc85d235773c0c0bf369/orig.mp4?Expires=1776624532&Signature=h9sNJmIb7wBnm9RPDdqhAwNsbtw5LgQlTcG~gWZr4Fcm8rHScDjORqvIRIWIaDz2l7mf6o3v3bq52kJYvxIE4Ex5gwxAlRy-VDq2798JiCRx2quDICt50nJbmGsCivMAsMViwaNVvVK65MGgoNoEsaPxMEkd790CdY2GdBVdk5u~HzKH~uAIM2w1LQoAOWZ6nVM8~CScbNc0hcFYHTLzBnj44fgMIoA7WG~CoCsRUGnaJQKocEswhznUA~HopSXrUc9gclqfi36dxoujwYYsgtzP--BsrI6S6g0P~DItrfpPtDwjTfw13b2IJ-is06~qpyZUwwUKm5jvAYV1do32wQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Manhasset students won prizes for public-service announcements produced in partnership with CASA, a local prevention nonprofit, and district staff recognized the winners at the Feb. 13 board meeting.

Connie Bruno of CASA described the organization’s 24-year mission to reduce youth substance use and outlined the PSA competition’s goals: student-written and -produced videos addressing social media, gambling, underage alcohol use and mental‑health topics. Eight entries were judged on technical execution, creativity, factual accuracy and availability of follow‑up resources.

The board and administrators invited the first‑place team — Project Healthy Minds (Jackson Daley, Lauren Westfall and Grace Panopoulos) — and the second‑ and third‑place winners to the lectern. Board members and district leaders thanked CASA, participating teachers and the students for their work and said the pieces will remain available to the district.

The recognition was presented as a community‑engagement item; no board vote was required.","The district and CASA recognized student-produced public-service announcements on substance-use prevention; winners included Project Healthy Minds and other student teams.",{"_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},6329260,"District plans student ID swipe system, formalizes cellphone caddies after student‑senate forum",91,1422145,1514135,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316360-9a8a9cdfd2e7587968408524ca09cba0&start=1422&end=1514","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316360-9a8a9cdfd2e7587968408524ca09cba0/thumbnail_1422145.jpg","/articles/6329260/New-York/District-plans-student-ID-swipe-system-formalizes-cellphone-caddies-after-studentsenate-forum","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329260-0daa2baef3fde1e4ad1527ecef51ed0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776624532&Signature=eNlV~wEbwhjhbdCQSeAtUBuaZQ58i0T1FDvHaPm8-jSjsqFVWiqkXDAcHjRg5-P~p01lkZ5mjF4PWKslqxr0ernUcgdu-3M7~MGh9No42rvEQahNzFkOHKrrQzVpjoIfVDVusbD5E3Do8XGv0pEsfaZiDa-qf7luL-FnD9tzDLtoJkTqDUbWKoIdTuxd2TofhtdbnTg~rtE4o6UoKMAyInKBZIKSWyIx0RRNC4dpv-9lqWZm-GAKc6uxnsv8ZgD5mel5V0kQO4S0m1sWSmcMDNqFaEUahDJlklDIZa1pNTuwoVlACYQebgMQWDUsu9V8PLrj6XVXH4H6TBXP-0kvkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District leaders reported Feb. 13 that the administration is planning a student ID swipe system for the next school year to verify who is entering buildings. The swipe stations will be monitored by security staff or supervisory aides and district officials said they are exploring a paired swipe‑out system for lunch so the district can record who leaves and returns during midday.

The student‑senate forum that preceded the report provided direct student feedback on safety initiatives. Student leaders asked for differentiated approaches by grade level (more flexibility for juniors and seniors, stricter controls for younger students). Administrators said the Tower Foundation is working with the district to help fund the swipe system.

The district also said Dr. Rotor has purchased cellphone caddies for every classroom at the secondary school; teachers will have discretion to require their use or adopt alternate non‑phone strategies. The administration said the caddies are intended to reduce distraction but that teachers will retain classroom control. The board and students described the student senate as articulate and invested in policy execution. Administration also said additional student‑safety suggestions from the forum will be considered as policy and operational options are finalized.

No formal vote was taken; the report indicated the district is seeking funding and will develop implementation details with school staff and student leaders.","The district reported plans to pilot a student swipe‑in system for next year, explore swipe‑out for lunch and to send arrival alerts to parents; the student senate and administration also discussed a cell‑phone caddy program that gives teachers discretion over classroom use.",{"_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},6329265,"District briefs community on Propel transmission route and school construction progress",260,999305,1259735,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316360-9a8a9cdfd2e7587968408524ca09cba0&start=999&end=1259","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316360-9a8a9cdfd2e7587968408524ca09cba0/thumbnail_999305.jpg","/articles/6329265/New-York/District-briefs-community-on-Propel-transmission-route-and-school-construction-progress","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329265-3ba530615cdbea738ac137cf725a71a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1776624532&Signature=FRFaC3iCaWpQx-9f8FjbWrHeMh7RwHBbIgyyVIjlBQ~O0ObJlPWlrtvpwBT5BV5qovdebxtCaskLWz6cEV7-IsSe6DwNZt-hzsdm8xWuXV3V4Nw-ZY2IMnr33Bcjyr2LS32RZHTzCfpugZTI7axZQDh-R6Bpn58zSKVPx5QvC-sGPUtbmfo7tS8YsKjAASA59fypZglZMc2mEt~n9EENCPZShypTkNQExdwO2iMUosYLmAGAjf3wOjQy0CgHS9jN4txkoZIH9Al5XVaLUyfmWYJIISqT42SCSuTxcXYIgf85c~iZSFBVmOoB9Cwk4zEFeobfFokaEb9-zYINtMXjWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Posse told the board on Feb. 13 that representatives from the New York Power Authority and New York Transco (the Propel Energy Group) have briefed the district on a proposed underground electric transmission project that would include a route along Northern Boulevard. The company estimated construction could begin in 2026 and take three to four years to complete. District officials said the project will not close Northern Boulevard but could affect traffic patterns near school entrances; Propel plans community informational sessions, the first scheduled for Feb. 25 at the Hicksville Community Center at 6 p.m., and an informational table at the Manhasset Public Library.

Back at the district, Dr. Posse reviewed ongoing and planned capital work. The high‑school auditorium framing and roof work are planned for upcoming school breaks; a life‑skills classroom is substantially complete though the district requested replacement of cabinetry and sink and expects a 12‑week turnaround for custom cabinetry if approved. The district has installed a guard booth; arms will be added over the summer after an audit from Homeland Security recommended booth arms and a turnaround design. A fire‑alarm replacement project is underway with completion expected by September. The administration said bids for several approved Shelter Rock and secondary‑school projects were on the evening’s agenda for award.

Dr. Posse said the district is awaiting State Education Department (SED) approvals on site work, auditorium and other masonry and theater projects; most project approvals are expected on time. The superintendent said the district will communicate Propel’s community‑meeting dates and direct mailings to parents and will coordinate construction staging around school events such as graduation and the SEA fair where possible.

No formal board action was taken on the Propel brief; several construction bid awards were listed on the consent agenda later in the meeting.","Superintendent reported a planned underground transmission project along Northern Boulevard that may affect school traffic starting in 2026 and updated the board on multiple school construction and safety projects, including an auditorium renovation, life-skills classroom work and a guard‑booth enhancement following a Homeland Security audit.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6329270,"Preliminary 2025–26 tax‑levy limit presented: district estimates 3.11% cap and thin fund balance",1694,4727035,6421460,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316360-9a8a9cdfd2e7587968408524ca09cba0&start=4727&end=6421","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316360-9a8a9cdfd2e7587968408524ca09cba0/thumbnail_4727035.jpg","/articles/6329270/New-York/Preliminary-202526-taxlevy-limit-presented-district-estimates-311-cap-and-thin-fund-balance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329270-b61dd25b8585e522bd240212c0e694cf/orig.mp4?Expires=1776624532&Signature=ZVWXXGoBds9QQVh0ZLEoW5hMnfmllUT25lY-l1RBPSfv5tAeVwhzhs0ZPWO6cSlWqUHJUj4wTnbZAo6Od0GJ-mvtN8QmYVR1bXkRLnNhYAjcOY4X4aKOx7BjRoSZyhKh2nHl9znaffgemuPLFjvyp7iwWg~UYYOVLBycHMzVCEwxyOt7-vq18xFm2vTfXkv~Jdy0iCtbapFFTzu651JlEimiDWl~tyxpMmJ1Kkq0RhJ0CV75I1g2bxY5RTja9bIm9PfE8OIjF29SU1uyqWeojhD453FvovXe8RPmxpzfaF05VIDb7~twbiKNhA~Z9DSZSfIjrzzOlWGxLv12pwskqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Manhasset Union Free School District’s business office on Feb. 13 presented an early look at the 2025–26 tax‑levy limit and projected fund balance, saying the district’s maximum allowable levy would be $102,853,135 — a 3.11 percent increase over the 2024 levy — under New York State’s tax‑cap formula.

Assistant Superintendent for Business Sam Gervis walked the board through the multi-step calculation required by state law. He said the district’s starting levy was $99,748,822, then added tax base growth and pilots, and deducted exclusions such as debt service, building aid and the district’s share of Nassau BOCES capital costs. Gervis attributed most of the rise from last year’s 2.68 percent cap to debt-service and a new energy performance contract (EPC) that increases exclusions this fiscal year.

Gervis also presented an interim projection of the district’s 2024–25 year‑end position. The business office estimates roughly $552,000 more in revenue than budgeted and roughly $1.12 million in expense savings, producing an anticipated fund balance of $1,004,287, about 0.9 percent of the general fund. He noted auditors and best-practice guidance typically recommend reserves of 2–4 percent, so the estimate would leave the district on a “very thin” margin if it holds.

Key drivers identified include pilot payments (largely from LIPA), debt‑service exclusions tied to bonds and the new EPC, small changes in state aid and lower‑than‑expected health‑insurance increases for 2024–25. Gervis said the district budgeted conservatively for employee benefits and that actual 2024–25 health‑insurance costs came in materially lower than projected, producing sizable savings this year.

Board members and auditors asked about structural pressures, including rising special‑education contract‑therapy costs (the business office estimated a potential shortfall of about $350,000 in contract therapy) and whether the district could reduce appropriated fund balance carried forward. Administrators suggested exploring in‑house options for related services but cautioned that hiring and retaining therapists can be challenging; they said they would run additional scenarios in coming budget presentations.

Gervis told the board the numbers are preliminary and will be refined in the coming weeks. The administration will present a preliminary 2025–26 budget at the next scheduled meeting and continue public budget hearings in March.","Assistant Superintendent for Business Sam Gervis outlined the tax‑levy calculation and a preliminary fund‑balance projection that would leave the district below typical reserve recommendations if figures hold.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6329275,"Manhasset leaders keep sixth-grade double-acceleration, change admission rules after community input",3008,1677725,4686415,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316360-9a8a9cdfd2e7587968408524ca09cba0&start=1677&end=4686","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316360-9a8a9cdfd2e7587968408524ca09cba0/thumbnail_1677725.jpg","/articles/6329275/New-York/Manhasset-leaders-keep-sixth-grade-double-acceleration-change-admission-rules-after-community-input","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329275-3b305e99a469e414d599c79608e1766e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776624532&Signature=ZJrWJewcbFNgUapY3RRGff2dmyDrmHORivgCa~u7xRzT22738xSAtU2DXT0va2yc3RvlSycItl5voEsKvnikmyJOmq7ybW-f4Z1kBMM7-FMeQaVS9PCXA9a~9BrekhO9ej8wTk5hHJzcXWEdRwxKXcTGA85WqKuZYaGPFcWGXt49oRpzKjogbYx3pT22RyeUQsxZN1cIdOa1K15GL3o3M5M2vrWooaSSSOOUSxSoFlHdFzS~e13uex3LDDenJTw6gWBvmSI1SY4dv~FNBFIZIuSTUSaneF81lsC1myjhTm~4z--BeA8e-zN7eg6CKx93IhNvqYvoNv4zXTk~K8JdtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Manhasset Union Free School District on Feb. 13 recommended keeping its sixth-grade double-accelerated math course and changing how students qualify for it, following a month of parent and teacher meetings.

District leaders announced they will decouple the double-accelerated sixth-grade math program from the seventh-grade AP/honors science pathway and refine selection criteria to reduce misidentification and better support students who skip a year of math content. The administration said teacher recommendations and the CogAT will no longer be used in the identification process this year; instead the district will rely on a secure, locally produced spring exam that demonstrates mastery of sixth-grade standards. That exam will be peer reviewed by the Association of Math Supervisors of Long Island and is expected to be administered in late May or early June.

District officials said the change responds to three concerns: skipping an entire grade of curriculum is unique among district advanced offerings; strengthening elementary math benefits all students; and the previous identification rate (about 21 percent) exceeded comparable districts (6–10 percent) and may have included students who later struggled. Superintendent Dr. Posse and the administrator who presented the plan described data showing that roughly 55 percent of students who had been double-accelerated in sixth grade were meeting expectations later in middle school, evidence that “the program is effective when students are properly identified.”

To reduce pressure on classroom testing and increase instruction quality, the administration proposed adding a math coach role (initially for grades 5–6), two 30-minute sixth-grade enrichment blocks during flex time, summer curriculum writing to support differentiation, and rotating in-class coaching for teachers. The CogAT will be retired as an entrance measure; the district will evaluate nationally normed options such as the NWEA for possible inclusion in 2025–26 as a second measure, rather than a single-test gate, the presenters said.

Administrators told the board there will be no fixed cap on sections: if qualifying numbers require multiple sections, the district will accommodate them and has discussed budget implications with the business office. The panel emphasized that the secure exam is intended to demonstrate mastery of sixth-grade standards and to reduce curriculum gaps that can result from skipping content.

Parents and students at the meeting generally urged preservation of the program but pressed for clearer, multi-measure entry standards and greater transparency. Parent speakers said using only one high-stakes exam could both unfairly exclude students having a single bad day and allow short-term test preparation to skew results. Several asked the district to consider portfolio options or multi-year grade averages; administrators said those approaches are under study for future years but would not be added midyear for 2024–25.

No formal board vote was taken; the item was presented as a discussion and the administration said it will finalize criteria, communicate details to families, and return with any recommended rubric changes before implementation. The district said it will notify parents with a written explanation of the selection process and a link to the tested standards once the criteria are finalized.","After town halls and teacher feedback, the district recommended preserving the sixth-grade double-accelerated math course while decoupling it from the seventh‑grade AP science pathway, replacing teacher recommendations and the CogAT with a secure, standards-based exam and other supports.","actionData","errors"]

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