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Why it matters: student recognitions highlight district arts and music programs and community involvement; hosting the Special Olympics is expected to bring hundreds of athletes, coaches, volunteers and spectators to Massapequa and will require planning across schools and town partners.

Arts and awards
During the board meeting the superintendent and arts staff presented certificates and read the names of students selected for regional and statewide exhibits and honors.
- New York State School Boards Association virtual art exhibit: Deborah Columbia, Adam Chan, Summer Cohen, Dominic Cronin, Taylor Ewan, Maria Gumanek, Sophia McNoan, Alex Miller, Sophia Moringer, Aaron Nunez and Talia Sanchez.
- Region 9 Kindred Spirits Art Show (New York State Art Teachers Association program): Madison Ann Selman, Connor Buch (teacher: Ms. Givens), Elizabeth Carroll and Grace Weidenbach.
- Heckscher Museum Long Island’s Best selection: Luis Moreno (student was not present; museum selection noted as competitive, with roughly 80 students from across Long Island chosen).

Music recognitions
The board also presented awards to students selected for New York State all‑state ensembles. Superintendent Dr. Brennan and presenters named the students and their ensembles:
- All-State wind ensemble: Austin Benedict.
- All-State string orchestra: Tyler Benedict.
- All-State mixed chorus: Isabella Corigliano, Stephanie Bridal, Giovanna Pizzo.
- All-State treble chorus: Chloe Leggate, Emily O’Gurig.

Superintendent’s announcement on Special Olympics
Dr. Brennan announced that Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joe Saladino informed the district that Massapequa has been selected to host the 2026 and 2027 Special Olympics regional spring games. Dr. Brennan said the events will “bring together hundreds of athletes, hundreds of coaches, thousands of fans and supporters, spectators and volunteers” and described the selection as an opportunity for broad community collaboration. The district said it planned to share a press release and asked the community to watch district communication channels for future planning information.

Quotes and context
Dr. Brennan, Superintendent of Schools, addressed students and families at the start of the recognitions, saying, “music is 1 of those most it’s such a powerful thing.” Vinny Green, who led part of the recognition presentation, thanked students and staff and said the honors were “a tribute to everything that we do here as staff and students.”

Next steps and documentation
Presenters said photos taken at the recognition will be posted on the district website and that the district will issue a press release about the Special Olympics selection. No formal board action was required to accept the recognitions or the announcement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE Meeting - 4/24/25 (Budget Adoption)","oneSentenceSummary","The board recognized student visual-arts and music achievements, named students selected to regional and state showcases, and Superintendent Dr. Brennan announced that Massapequa will host the 2026 and 2027 Special Olympics regional spring games.","taxTitle","MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38484,"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},6260261,"Massapequa board adopts $243.245 million 2025–26 budget, schedules May 20 vote; approves capital projects and contracts",937,1202000,2139000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3134121-e3399bfcd37a4a7e668580490567f3a2&start=1202&end=2139","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3134121-e3399bfcd37a4a7e668580490567f3a2/thumbnail_1202000.jpg","/articles/6260261/New-York/Massapequa-board-adopts-243245-million-202526-budget-schedules-May-20-vote-approves-capital-projects-and-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6260261-405789768dc3e06fa7701e6fb00beed4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771140153&Signature=lq88WL~CFydAW-oBl1RCk3jL3q67xCdr1B3T7Oc7N~V3yCUMVmk~Ghha62mJx7ii8khw~cqf3c7KS8hwK2mvXLGD-Yef7pjpeyjN6mlm9BMf5~F9l4T6zbe~9fDz7owPPRgLtDqllYdtb4trMAsK3oWc3PLhYi0CkVn8KK6kv76LSCV542am6l-hRxMRF9p-T9~i-AeKylM0r-gtvmpOhsRK3PCz-2UDb6c3rp4DZjCF7lrB2RqgeDQrkaPpmcQXkLOfSotAG-rWjq03NxlNHMuU8YCCQQjr6ODG58yfFR6dNo~v3GqAjJozO5g02kC43sba0FuYQymhaf11DC7GAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Massapequa Union Free School District Board of Education on April 10 adopted a proposed 2025–26 budget in the aggregate amount of $243,245,381 and approved a package of routine resolutions, including a transfer-from-capital proposition and an award for a roof restoration project. The board set the district’s budget vote and election for May 20.

The adopted budget represents a budget-to-budget increase of 3.2 percent, the district said during the meeting. The board’s presentation listed a projected tax-levy increase of 2.99 percent and estimated that a hypothetical average assessed home would see an increase of about $285. District staff identified projected state aid of about $47,300,000 in the revenue plan; presenters described that number as a projection pending the final state budget.

Why it matters: the board’s adoption places the proposed spending plan on the ballot for voters on May 20 and authorizes related capital transfers and contract awards that would be implemented only if approved by the board or voters as required. The budget as presented includes district priorities the board highlighted: preservation of existing programs, hiring full-time social workers in each elementary school, increases to capital transfers aligned with the long-range plan, and support for arts, athletics and career-technical programming.

Key approvals and actions taken
- Adoption of the 2025–26 budget in the aggregate amount of $243,245,381 (motion, second; board vote: all members present voted Aye). The board noted the budget-to-budget increase at 3.2 percent and the tax-levy increase at 2.99 percent.
- Approval of an addendum dated April 10, 2025, to the RS Abrams & Co. LLP engagement letter for auditing services for the year ended June 30, 2025 (motion, second; Aye).
- Approval of a CEQA resolution pertaining to a proposed transfer to capital projects (motion, second; Aye).
- Approval of a secret resolution pertaining to proposed various capital projects as attached to the agenda (motion, second; Aye).
- Award of the roof restoration project to Moore Consulting through Garland DBS as recommended in the attached memorandum (motion, second; Aye).
- Approval of IEP recommendations as presented (motion, second; Aye).
- The board recorded a motion authorizing Trustee Danielle Acuto to draft and send an advocacy letter to the New York State School Boards Association regarding a proposal that became legislation (motion, second; Aye).
- The board moved into executive session to discuss personnel matters (motion, second; Aye).

Budget and capital details provided at the meeting
District presenters said the budget retains current programs and expands social work staffing by adding a full-time social worker for each elementary school. The presentation listed major revenue elements (tax levy and state aid) and a recommendation for a Proposition (referred to at the meeting as Proposition 3) to use existing capital reserve funds of approximately $4,000,000; because the funds already are in the reserve, presenters said the proposition would not increase the tax levy if voters approve it. Projects listed for that $4 million included lighting for a softball field (including new field lights for a turfed field), air-handling and HVAC upgrades at the district office, pipe/asbestos abatement at an identified school building, replacement of leaking auxiliary gym windows at McKenna, audiovisual upgrades, and classroom and science-lab interior renovations.

Process and next steps
Board members and district staff said the district must adopt a budget at this meeting to satisfy statutory timelines; the district will hold a required public budget hearing on May 8 and the public vote on May 20. Presenters said state aid numbers used in the budget are projections and that the district could adjust the tax levy before the August 15 certification if materially different state aid information arrives.

Evidence span: the budget presentation began on the agenda as the “Budget adoption presentation” and the formal budget resolution and related votes followed later in the meeting. The board president called for motions and the membership responded with Aye for each listed resolution.","The Massapequa Union Free School District Board of Education adopted a $243,245,381 budget for 2025–26 and approved several routine resolutions, including a $4 million transfer-to-capital proposition and a roof restoration contract; the district set the public budget vote for May 20.","actionData","errors"]

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Massapequa honors student artists and musicians; district to host 2026–27 Special Olympics regional spring games

Massapequa board adopts $243.245 million 2025–26 budget, schedules May 20 vote; approves capital projects and contracts