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Votes (selected):
- Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Kings Park Classroom Teachers Association for a retirement benefit incentive — approved. The board president was authorized to sign the agreement.
- Schedule of voting details for the annual school district election and budget vote (May 20, 2025) — approved.
- Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2025 budget workshop and regular board meeting — approved.
- Second reading and adoption of policy 11-20 (Board qualifications, numbers and terms of office) and policy 33-11 (notification/disclosure of employee discipline) — approved.
- Personnel schedule (including announcement of Deputy Superintendent Doctor Cardesano’s retirement and multiple personnel items) — approved.
- Authorization to sign allowance/change orders with various contractors (credits and small additions for boiler and HVAC work) — approved.
- Approval of data privacy agreements with multiple vendors (Desmos, Gizmos, Keyboarding Without Tears, Discovery Education, Saba Learning Company, Screencastify) — approved.
- Approval of field trips including the creative regional competition and FIRST Robotics nationals in Houston (April 17–20) — approved.
- Authorization to participate in BOCES cooperative vehicle-purchase bid and acceptance of new vendors — approved.
- Authorization of budget transfers to reconcile current-year audit entries and local share for summer programs — approved.
- Authorization to sign contracts with related-service providers and health-service agreements with neighboring districts — approved.
- Approval of CSE committee minutes and IEPs dated January 7 through March 18 — approved.
- Appointment of Energy Systems Group (ESG) as ESCO to proceed with an energy audit for a solar-and-boiler project — approved.

Each approved item was moved and seconded; most final votes were recorded as voice votes with “Aye” and the chair announcing the resolution.

Nut graf: The meeting consolidated routine consents and a set of higher-impact budget and energy items; the MOA and ESCO authorization were the two items that have direct budget and staffing implications for next fiscal year.

Ending: The board scheduled the budget hearing for May 13 and the budget vote for May 20, and asked administration to return April 22 with a balanced budget once state aid numbers are finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE Meeting 3 25 25","oneSentenceSummary","The Kings Park Central School District Board of Education voted on multiple agenda items, approving a retirement incentive MOA, policy adoptions, contracts, vendor agreements and field trips, and authorizing an energy services company to begin an audit for a solar-and-boiler project.","taxTitle","KINGS PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38695,"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},6088421,"Kings Park narrows budget gap to about $300,000 as board debates staffing cuts and solar-energy contract",2663,4023000,6686000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2880780-af85a2a9fe527f8ecfa8f48a6dd376ec&start=4023&end=6686","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2880780-af85a2a9fe527f8ecfa8f48a6dd376ec/thumbnail_4023000.jpg","/articles/6088421/New-York/Kings-Park-narrows-budget-gap-to-about-300000-as-board-debates-staffing-cuts-and-solar-energy-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6088421-eb4de42defad30e57248de8e2deeed18/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442315&Signature=HMSXlSwYlkTL91Uy2SpGFIn~Zq52pxhEwPkjaAMBgmkswj9S4EzFuwLMmwOSCKmQf6wHW64yHsAbgRvrRnPTVnGDfpJHDTGTxtLma5cNKU9fyVaq~lQ3ysKhBZVSsDOiYWaLj9sDNsXRVRIaCO2sQHQND62OMCpPom~YHqBhL3OyVzgpE6N8AD2OEciERG8qixYX-WbTB8Gp4rWIEKu7DiT9R~EYBOHxQ6ltTfH9PgBEZu5MPppO5tg4-WoY3oG2Xz~4DMu2m9nWa-P8WtnvcAy~6Bsleur-X-C6ZBcn6Ik8hdVzYe8fb-vv-bRMkY~jlBXy1dFf8iDBiOg4fXZCsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kings Park Central School District officials told the Board of Education that the district’s preliminary budget gap has narrowed from about $2.5 million to roughly $300,000 as administrators adjust staffing and await final state aid numbers.

Superintendent Doctor Egan said the district’s draft budget is just under $110 million and that the board is tracking three major uncertainties: federal Title and special-education grants that together provide about $1 million; roughly $2.67 million in tax-credit funding the district expects to use for a combined solar-and-boiler project; and a $690,000 EPA grant to offset the cost of electric buses. “If that money disappears it makes our boiler and solar project financials don’t work,” Egan said.

The superintendent said the proposed budget currently assumes a 2.99% tax levy increase, and estimated the average homeowner would see an increase of about $25.42 per month, or roughly $305 a year. The district’s heads of school also reviewed academic outcomes: the high school’s 2024 cohort (213 students) recorded a 95% graduation rate and a 72% rate for Regents diplomas with advanced designation.

Why it matters: the district’s capital and operating plans — including an energy performance contract that pairs solar revenue with boiler replacement — depend on federal incentives and state aid that have not been finalized. Administrators said staff reductions and reassignments are part of the plan to bring the budget into balance while preserving class sizes where possible.

On staffing, Assistant Superintendent Doctor Craig summarized proposed reductions that would lower district staffing by about 9.8 full-time equivalents, including targeted reductions at the middle and high school levels and a 1.0 reduction in district speech services. “We focused on sustainability so we are not forced to flip staffing next year,” Craig said, noting some middle-school grade bands could be run with slightly larger but still reasonable class sizes.

Board members pressed administrators about contingency plans if the federal Inflation Reduction Act funds or the EPA bus grant fail to materialize. Egan said the district is negotiating contract terms with the energy service company that should include an exit clause and added that, without the ITC/IRA funds, the project would need a new funding source. “We would need to look at an alternative revenue for the boiler work,” he said.

The board also voted to appoint Energy Systems Group (ESG) as the district’s energy service company (ESCO) to begin a comprehensive energy audit and develop a contract for the solar-and-boiler project. The motion passed by voice vote.

Nut graf: With $300,000 left to resolve and several federal and state revenue items unresolved, the board scheduled another budget adoption session for April to return with a balanced proposal once state aid numbers become final.

Other details: administrators said the budget reductions presented are already reflected in the current draft and that the district will present a balanced budget for adoption April 22. District leaders also noted ongoing regional collaboration efforts with nearby districts to share low-enrollment AP and elective courses to broaden student opportunities while containing costs.

Ending: The board set a schedule leading to a public budget hearing on May 13 and the district’s annual budget vote on May 20. Officials said they will continue to monitor federal grant status, state budget negotiations and the final contract terms with the ESCO.","Kings Park Central School District officials told the Board of Education that the district’s preliminary budget gap has narrowed from about $2.5 million to roughly $300,000 as administrators adjust staffing and await final state aid numbers.",{"_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},6088416,"Kings Park honors students and teachers; robotics team wins Long Island regional, heads to FIRST Nationals",1760,0,1760000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2880780-af85a2a9fe527f8ecfa8f48a6dd376ec&start=0&end=1760","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2880780-af85a2a9fe527f8ecfa8f48a6dd376ec/thumbnail_0.jpg","/articles/6088416/New-York/Kings-Park-honors-students-and-teachers-robotics-team-wins-Long-Island-regional-heads-to-FIRST-Nationals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6088416-70df0fbe2e6fb8c354f07a25946a002b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442315&Signature=NRm2lplKGGOgOme74X-zorc83iNISx57vmuUkrSV~9BfL2HU3x9wSYBtB60EAFyu55aipB~4MjoK2inT7ypLm5OLPxhjVbYUgIusYUAVXW2iZbWLdWAVOJVGQ40OPGVuRBXQIQ4D6z3sCjWLld9eygu~ScNMbIBQL126b~YmdW1ZI~otciIlVHNkMmiCFhy1yt5IPjgjyhWdR5w4OKDkeXNsN2dAeJYLk4sK2vKPWHo1WZYlSN6MZHinqujuKsazD1DQkULJ6UYXcoL5chvvFw-SQH5pMFgXmhMpjrqQwDdWX15zpw8UmvASz8nNeVZL44ergQTAZPdo5M1oGVPI6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kings Park Central School District used its meeting at Kings Park High School to present awards and recognitions to students, teachers and volunteer groups across the district.

At the outset, RJO Intermediate School principal Doctor Marino announced winners of the school’s spelling bee: fourth-grade top finisher Anish Racharya and fifth-grade champion Aria Gross. The board then recognized dozens of music students accepted to all‑county, all‑Long Island and all‑Eastern ensembles; Mr. Paul Eager and music staff identified students by name and ensemble.

The board also recognized academic and extracurricular achievements: Lauren Hedges was announced as one of the top 300 Regeneron Science Scholars; the high school’s robotics team (Team 5736) won the FIRST Robotics Long Island Regional and earned a spot at the FIRST Robotics national competition in Houston. The superintendent and other board members thanked mentors, boosters and volunteer coaches for their time and support.

Teacher awards: the district named school-level Teachers of the Year and announced Christine Derenberg as the district’s Teacher of the Year advancing to round two of the New York State selection process. Other teachers honored included Doctor Lauren Dunn (Parkview Elementary), Mrs. Erica Mullen (Fort Salonga), Miss Laura Cairns (RJO), and Doctor Rosalia Scaffidi Iannone (Kings Park High School; absent but recognized).

Nut graf: The recognitions highlighted the district’s emphasis on extracurricular achievement and teacher leadership; several awardees — notably the robotics team and music students named to regional and national ensembles — will represent Kings Park in out-of-district competitions.

Details: student council and club updates noted spring activities including yearbook work, theater production dates (Into the Woods, April 2–5), Interact Club cleanups, fashion-club donation drives and other fundraisers. Junior-class and club leaders gave brief activity reports. Lauren Ayers, a junior and Life Scout, presented a proposal to build benches at district tennis courts as her Eagle Scout project; trustees and administrators offered logistical support.

Ending: The board and community applauded the award winners and volunteers. Several students and staff were invited to come forward for photos; the board thanked parents, boosters and the technical crew for event support.","Board meeting featured long list of student recognitions — spelling bee winners, multiple music and county honors, a Regeneron Science Scholar, and robotics team 5736 winning the Long Island regional and qualifying for FIRST Robotics nationals in Houston. The board also recognized teachers of the year from multiple schools.","actionData","errors"]

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