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The Burns Seidman (senior portfolio) gallery at Lynnbrook High School showcased senior portfolios produced under the mentorship of Mr. Sena. The presentation said this year’s group received just over $1.2 million in talent scholarship offers; the district’s 25‑year total for talent scholarship offers from art program students was reported as just over $17.3 million.

Student journalism and photography awards were also recognized: the Horizon student newspaper placed third for best overall newspaper in the New York Press Association awards, and named individual award winners for news and feature stories and photography. The Key Club reported multiple awards at a district conference, including service and public relations recognitions and distinguished officer honors; two members were noted for leadership roles at the division and district levels.

At the Lindnbrook (district) second annual Virtual Enterprise trade show, roughly 60 virtual enterprise firms from 38 schools participated. Two Lynnbrook teams won gold medals in categories including social media, sales materials and professionalism. One team (Revive) qualified for the national finals at the Javits Center and placed in the top 22 nationally in the business plan/finance competition.

Why it matters: The board used its meeting to publicly recognize student accomplishments in arts, journalism, service and entrepreneurship, and to highlight district programs that provide real‑world skill development.

What’s next: Student honorees were invited forward for photos and t‑shirts; the board encouraged the community to view the gallery and attend upcoming events celebrating student work.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE Meeting - April 23th, 2025 - Lynbrook Public Schools","oneSentenceSummary","The board recognized student achievement across arts, Key Club and a Virtual Enterprise trade show; the district reported more than $1.2 million in talent scholarship offers to seniors in the art program and multiple Key Club and VE awards.","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},6259461,"District details summer capital work: door systems, elevator cab, restroom projects out to bid",99,2140000,2239000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141187-418e0acbe3277709e9d27d09c8490bee&start=2140&end=2239","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141187-418e0acbe3277709e9d27d09c8490bee/thumbnail_2140000.jpg","/articles/6259461/New-York/District-details-summer-capital-work-door-systems-elevator-cab-restroom-projects-out-to-bid","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259461-6f8c59a86a694dcdd4fa04fd7b5819c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771104028&Signature=FwDXUD8gkBIZRdEkR-KhyFJsd4WvSb-AXXTlGRPKXiuDZx6NHs0cKH4nTg90idgOLwrQFHzqirIHFpyler2jFuzmxuATiGEXerzH0Ipud2IyWcbD05IPHcuD4J6uEicHfevINM-Z2NP3wh8mJybHCTW-1AVsXm5Axuq6Cyy4VPiUoB5pqS0uNnEeLIzMsxUn5kyNsR2RRaGedKBAikqKGq1udljU~0gsAWR2R2oIKQlhv-WbEzO0nAyiONKFD31yxcaLPYO~mrgNJWiToLb5s1W1Vj26pXbHRiTKoDNGP5DQNdJxVpkj0iYZHysX-gWvLqna9DAjJviZlgEED1hlaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lynnbrook Union Free School District presented an update on planned capital projects scheduled for summer work, including secured access upgrades, elevator work and restroom renovations.

The district reported that door projects at West End and Marion Street are on track for summer construction and that preliminary wiring work for electronic wireless locks has begun. An elevator cab replacement at Lynnbrook High School is scheduled to start this summer. The State Education Department (SED) approved restroom projects for the high school and the Atlantic Avenue building earlier in the month; those projects were out to bid with an expected May bid opening. The district also plans repointing work at Marion Street; that project has been approved and is out to bid as well.

Why it matters: Capital work affects building access, safety and long-term maintenance; SED approval is required for certain school construction and renovation projects and triggers procurement and bid schedules.

What’s next: The district asked stakeholders to watch for bid notices and start dates and indicated work is planned to occur during the summer months to minimize disruption to the school year.","District facilities update: electronic door lock wiring and door projects at West End and Marion Street, an elevator cab replacement at the high school and restroom projects cleared by SED and going to bid.",{"_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},6259467,"District to offer full-day UPK; virtual lottery set as applications exceed immediate capacity",96,1383000,1479000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141187-418e0acbe3277709e9d27d09c8490bee&start=1383&end=1479","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141187-418e0acbe3277709e9d27d09c8490bee/thumbnail_1383000.jpg","/articles/6259467/New-York/District-to-offer-full-day-UPK-virtual-lottery-set-as-applications-exceed-immediate-capacity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259467-48c88cd053e3ac718bddd229d7bde0d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771104028&Signature=PfP3aedNFbYiU8rc6D9r2PAj0auRJmN~aBwDb8-gV2i-vnz9sh0nUtADyG3aaK2PqWG7xMAbuPO7MhJfRvbb0-x03ceakdMBf8tvtvQnKbRzf-atqMto-EFQDViFhYN35tZHHVsT4xTNa7PdKy4fuzuHJN0lIvr7h41sbyxW2hBS8XUk~WbY43UUU~4lYTiKTSbZpMsHZBPtqsbSH1nHbRygWz8-DgEN23YUHdGAF-C5rX5iiFiqIDENwlOxUXfsoQRNE1YIiRP8encoDeDeKQF35yLlbn5DArcnhJBL7M5YbYKfKn5Z5gyKlBGB1~6Wj1znUtT7NXdebQd4j1ch-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lynnbrook Union Free School District will continue to offer a state-funded full-day Universal Pre-K (UPK) program for the coming school year and will run a virtual lottery to rank students for site placement.

The district reported it anticipates funding for approximately 156 eligible students based on details in the proposed state executive budget. At the time of the meeting 110 children had applied; the UPK program is open to children who will be 4 years old on or before Dec. 1 of the school year.

UPK in the district will operate on a 180-day school calendar, five days a week (Monday–Friday), from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is scheduled to begin on Sept. 4. The district will operate two sites: the JCC and Tiny Tikes. A virtual lottery to rank applicants for access to Tiny Tikes (by first-choice site preference) was scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at 10 a.m.; the district posted a drawing link on its website and said the recording and results would be published after the drawing.

Families were told they will receive email notification with next steps following the lottery and must complete registration through the district’s online enrollment portal. Although the formal lottery application deadline had passed, the district will continue to accept UPK applications until the allotment is met or no later than October; applications received after the drawing will only be considered for the JCC site.

Why it matters: UPK seats are state-funded and limited; the lottery determines access to preferred sites and informs family planning for childcare and registration. The district’s timeline and the number of funded seats determine how many children can enroll without cost.

What’s next: The district will post the lottery recording and results on its website and notify families by email about registration steps.","Lynnbrook will offer an estimated 156 state-funded full-day UPK seats for the coming school year; 110 applications are on file and the district will hold a virtual lottery to allocate seats at Tiny Tikes and the JCC.",{"_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},6259471,"Lynnbrook board outlines budget-driven staffing reductions, curricular shifts and changes to morning drop-off",128,1531000,1659000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141187-418e0acbe3277709e9d27d09c8490bee&start=1531&end=1659","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141187-418e0acbe3277709e9d27d09c8490bee/thumbnail_1531000.jpg","/articles/6259471/New-York/Lynnbrook-board-outlines-budget-driven-staffing-reductions-curricular-shifts-and-changes-to-morning-drop-off","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259471-fac65fea8069b1d3e3ad4ad4b2eeb59a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771104028&Signature=Bry1NzmRVbu~leBJ3CnGPByGHYzSklD2LX6cLTM7Vp2XFIZ-AeVPySaKZsvhCHYNaN3EFhpUwFoY1F3nK4GSiLLj9ID1k75hlWEaRM35eb-uGNNlpnN~4BsqiIfOldbCW3YdOfr2KI4N9vS8-khD2Hbyaueccu52pJLIu1R-K~tFaF0t-3fISvVsOSBqqATJd8dBrMUHTF~jDi5TtdP4iXqFuO2~otA9846LfV83CAZsqqGdYNV9LRKsqbmWtLXo8-7R0bCHNTq95SlQ732vT~MIQKnd5WPaZ9FEWLQhZWkMsbqwUaQYT9w2T-Bjrg3JSRGlIZEn3yAv~qZ9jlUfmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Lynch told the Lynnbrook Union Free School District Board of Education that the district plans staffing and program changes tied to declining enrollment and the adopted budget strategy.

Nut graf: The district says it will avoid layoffs by reducing staff through attrition and by adjusting class sections and program delivery; the board heard specific programmatic changes that affect kindergarten sections, West End School, secondary writing instruction and morning drop-off programs.

Dr. Lynch reported the district expects to reduce staff by about 15 positions through attrition rather than layoffs, citing a decline in enrollment since 2014. Based on current projections the district now expects to serve roughly 2,500 students (down from earlier, higher totals). To adjust, the kindergarten center is expected to drop from 10 sections to eight next year while keeping class sizes below 24. West End School is projected to lose three sections next year; class sizes there are expected to remain below 24 and closer to 21–23.

On curriculum, Dr. Balekas (curriculum staff, as introduced during the agenda) described a shift of the ninth-grade writing lab into eighth grade: instead of a single English period, eighth graders would receive one-and-a-half periods of English daily while math periods would be reduced from one-and-a-half to one period. The move is intended to build foundational writing skills earlier and to free elective opportunities at the secondary level.

The district is also streamlining academic intervention services (AIS). The support labs will be rebranded as humanities and STEM AIS labs and will be open to both general education and special education students, with supports offered only to students who need them rather than by classification alone.

Dr. Lynch also said the district will end its long-standing free morning drop-off program at elementary schools and outsource morning care to a licensed provider (Right at School). The district noted that Right at School is not licensed to provide a middle-school drop-off program, and that continuing the district-run middle-school program had cost the district about $60,000 per year after Title I billing was no longer permitted. Under the planned changes, elementary drop-off may not admit students before 8:20 a.m.; middle-school students will not be allowed in the building before 7:55 a.m. except for supervised curricular activities.

Why it matters: The combined changes are meant to balance the budget, keep class size targets, and maintain program quality while avoiding layoffs. The alterations affect family routines, morning childcare costs, course scheduling and elective access for secondary students.

What’s next: Administrators will present additional budget details at the next meeting; the district will work with PTAs and compact committees on the middle-school drop-off implications and notify families about registration and program costs once contracts are finalized.","Superintendent Dr. Lynch told the board the district expects roughly 15 staff reductions through attrition, class-section reductions at elementary schools, changes to middle- and high-school scheduling for writing support and a move to outsource some morning drop-off programs.",{"_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},6259476,"Board approves Nassau BOCES administrative budget and endorses three BOCES candidates",113,1016000,1129000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3141187-418e0acbe3277709e9d27d09c8490bee&start=1016&end=1129","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3141187-418e0acbe3277709e9d27d09c8490bee/thumbnail_1016000.jpg","/articles/6259476/New-York/Board-approves-Nassau-BOCES-administrative-budget-and-endorses-three-BOCES-candidates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6259476-923abc8d3e02c83e7a1662dca62b799b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771104028&Signature=HUIScA35DYL-c2SBw8n6BEGsZNgaj4I3xG0N-IPBNzGVZpOGoYaAxLFeejW6-OpJP-vMK4WpKWzjIvUUQlUdzy-JAILpK7BMDcfu27HEfSwwXYNNE4iSIVSZOLWj8jQK5pQv0F2g1ABOXVWYK5eL3-mM1WApy8afdJDuxJkW28rsTU3Mag2q8cnP-uYf36iZkdsnOgKoJaARyQvcngySw3OaInaf3BY71JTNP7nj9OW7hNDaHN-xTPK4x3VevpFsT4b5jLjNjLjjTAXgDBBAH~EvO1Qbj3tx6OjzdeGyyoYw7iuPIc82BhCtMLcfozARb026B2ppLRptS~G-2Z5c2A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lynnbrook Union Free School District Board of Education voted to approve the Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) administrative operations budget for the 2025–26 school year and nominated three candidates to represent the district on the BOCES board.

The board approved Resolution 25-04-G-1, which, as read into the record, authorized Nassau BOCES’ administrative operations budget in the amount of $27,877,216 for the July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 fiscal year. The resolution was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote.

The budget vote was followed by nominations for three BOCES board candidates. The board moved to nominate Fran Lagsner, Robert Schoen and Douglas Pascarella for the district’s three seats; each nomination was seconded and accepted by the board through motions recorded during the meeting.

Why it matters: Nassau BOCES provides shared services and administrative oversight for school districts across Nassau County; approval of its administrative budget commits the district to its share of operating costs for the coming school year and determines the district’s representation on the BOCES board.

Details and immediate effects: The resolution text read aloud at the meeting identifies the budget amount ($27,877,216) and the covered term (07/01/2025–06/30/2026). The motions to nominate the three named candidates were made and seconded at the meeting; the board indicated agreement on all three nominations.

The board also included the BOCES items in its larger consent actions taken near the end of the meeting.","The Lynnbrook Board of Education voted to approve Nassau BOCES' 2025–26 administrative operations budget and moved unanimous nominations for three BOCES board candidates during its regular meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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