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Superintendent Dr. Harrington introduced the hires, noting Policastro’s prior service in Great Neck and Glen Cove public schools and saying the district was “very, very, very happy to welcome you officially, Anna.” The district stated that Devin Gallagher will start as high school library media specialist in September.

The board also accepted retirements announced at the meeting. Dr. Harrington identified Dean Martellucci (early learning center) and Rob Pittman (longtime teacher and union leader) as staff who will retire in the coming months; Janet Marks, who supports athletics, was also announced as retiring but will remain through the summer to assist with the athletic schedule.

In public remarks during the meeting, Rob Pittman thanked colleagues, presented a $250 donation from the union on behalf of several staff groups, and praised the working relationship between teachers and administration.

The board approved several categories of personnel recommendations by votes recorded during the meeting (professional personnel, civil service personnel, hourly employee recommendations and DACA employee recommendations). The superintendent said official appointments and retirements will be processed through Human Resources.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Oceanside BOE : May 7 Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved personnel recommendations May 7 including the appointment of Anna Policastro as executive director of technology and Devin Gallagher as high school library media specialist, and accepted retirements from Dean Martellucci, Rob Pittman and Janet Marks.","taxTitle","OCEANSIDE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38377,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6242130,"Oceanside board approves tenure for 23 educators",2098,1658000,3756000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3248251-68232bc4a3a3ac82ff6bdf3a54bbd004&start=1658&end=3756","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3248251-68232bc4a3a3ac82ff6bdf3a54bbd004/thumbnail_1658000.jpg","/articles/6242130/New-York/Oceanside-board-approves-tenure-for-23-educators","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242130-be3ba8cce3cf91c37615ed8de659b685/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450739&Signature=WGsQ53H0u-AidioxiKAKtXiMBrtNZ0poqlqR~bOzgWRT8cRLge~PS854W3iZThJpjOWmTj0q6xFKdWH9pCDh4S-m8wTN9shjFYq85oh8xhNzC45UGDlr8kmIqOtcpxNLViT7hw6QcKDDdK6KmVKAx6HiCuHp6XAkRMbuPMVPMMB-0SWlxb8ySOAJJdZvUpXed6Mu~-YzTh0zKUw3n6l8Ib7KGNOV~1uOasxCXnW8~2L1mTKAcYThYGdU4WcIApaJQVgcJCR78YmhgaMlBz2tu3vZBvhqAaWvk536Bxw71fY3Hh18ut1Pu5pBAmWtXWiRAn6yKsA71BTbmvfiG8ZM-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oceanside Union Free School District Board of Education voted to accept the superintendent’s recommendations granting tenure to 23 educators at its May 7 meeting.

Superintendent Dr. Harrington introduced the recommendations, called the event “one of my favorite nights of the entire school year” and described tenure as recognition of “excellence, commitment, and a promise for the future.” The board then took a motion to approve the tenure recommendations and the motion passed.

The presentation included a video and a roll call of recipients. Names read during the meeting included Ashley Appel (elementary teacher, School 3); Juliana Baloglu (English teacher, Oceanside High School); Michael Bosch (math teacher, Castleton High School); Michael Challis (science teacher, School 9M); Sheila Cruz (business education, OHS); Brandon Cross (mathematics and computer science, OHS and middle school); Shauna Dolan Spruill (special education, School 8); Connor Dorner (school counselor, OMS); Dakota Edgenis (physical education, OMS); Luke Gackstader (dean of students, OHS); Bridal Gilbert (physical education teacher, OHS); Connor Janane (elementary teacher, School 9E); Laura Moriarty (special education, School 4); Thomas Pilato (special education, OHS); Teresa Petr Monaco (orchestra teacher, OMS); Vincent Simonetti (science teacher, OHS); Robin Whitletter (elementary teacher, Early Learning Center); Robin Price (director of early childhood special education); Tracy Murray (executive director of special education); Saudia Mohammed (director of high school special education); Thomas Lehman (director of physical education, health and interscholastic athletics); Jackie Graham (elementary principal, School 4); and Andrew Frey Gould (director of media, fine and performing arts).

Board members publicly congratulated the recipients and the motion to grant tenure was moved and seconded before the board voted in favor. A board member reminded recipients of the “big responsibility” of educating the district’s children as part of remarks before the vote.

The district said the tenure recommendations reflect each educator’s professional portfolio and years of service; the board’s approval grants the tenure status effective under district policy. The board did not discuss individual personnel files in public.","The Oceanside Union Free School District Board of Education approved tenure recommendations for 23 district educators at its May 7 meeting following a presentation by Superintendent Dr. Harrington.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6242136,"Oceanside proposes $186.7 million 2025-26 budget with 1.1% tax levy request",709,4689000,5398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3248251-68232bc4a3a3ac82ff6bdf3a54bbd004&start=4689&end=5398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3248251-68232bc4a3a3ac82ff6bdf3a54bbd004/thumbnail_4689000.jpg","/articles/6242136/New-York/Oceanside-proposes-1867-million-2025-26-budget-with-11-tax-levy-request","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6242136-d2c68bc7929c0e47db188f628cd1f9ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450739&Signature=FzSmwPR7aZtB0l2nsy7NiKtxzepRuUOF-YPFEbTrCXj85sDrTkaaByEH2~oBr5HPpRmmx5YY5zt0I0PLg2U8UNx25MZlEygtFqiW~vTYkcPMqqtubH2QypG6ad4bjG1LRPKOeNqOTmBur1o01IhxU74CWX7zEbqhqmxXpUldGxBpK8roz78gRWGysj2cmeuLHLP4rSqe9D~m~xcLAGCK6pBRA~-BMng0xCOIt-KMT6iJIYC5VpRd5FvwsfHb8oiK5hsSVzZOa~qa60waoWOJbUXksb-xmV0tk5FJkFCcGair-hk5wRLY6lT7bl4X3TziYZhsAr58DT6~8-fQ7EKOQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Oceanside Union Free School District presented its proposed $186,704,215 general fund operating budget for the 2025-26 school year at a May 7 budget hearing, saying the spending plan represents a 2.93% increase from last year and would be funded by a mix of state aid, local revenue and a proposed 1.1% property tax levy.

District presenters said the budget preserves full-time staff, maintains programs and keeps a 1-to-1 device model for K–12 students while accommodating inflationary increases in insurance, transportation, utilities and special education.

The district reported that 77% of the proposed spending supports the program component, 13% covers capital items and 10% covers administrative expenses. The presentation listed state aid for 2025-26 at roughly $38.7 million, local revenue sources at about $16.1 million and a projected tax levy of $131,700,000 under the tax cap formula. The district also noted a state-supported Smart Schools Bond Act allocation used to upgrade about 300 desktop computers districtwide and said its Universal Pre-K allocation will allow 287 free seats for eligible 4‑year‑olds.

“Through careful budget planning, we are proud that in Oceanside, 77 percent of all of our expenditures support the program component,” a district presenter said during the hearing. Later in the presentation the district added, “We are confident that with your support, this budget will meet all student needs for the upcoming school year.”

The presenters described a LIPA glide path that reduces LIPA payments to the tax rolls and converts a portion to a direct assessment; the district expects a $4.5 million direct assessment for 2025-26 and said the glide path has represented nearly $12 million in lost revenue since its start. The district also said it projects higher interest income from bank investments, citing improved interest rates and an upgraded Moody’s credit rating.

Two propositions will appear on the May 20 ballot: Proposition 1 is the district’s total expenditure budget (simple majority required), and Proposition 2 is the Oceanside Library contract budget. Trustee elections will also appear on the ballot. Presenters reminded voters that if the budget fails twice the district would be required to adopt a contingency budget that removes certain expenditures while keeping the tax levy the same as the prior year.

The district noted that full copies of the proposed budget, prior budget workshops and audited financial statements are available on the district website and that the budget vote is scheduled for May 20, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Merrill Avenue School gym.

Details of revenue and expenditure lines, state categorical aid calculations and the district’s reserves plan were presented at the hearing and remain available online for public review.","At a May 7 budget hearing the Oceanside Union Free School District presented a $186,704,215 proposed operating budget for 2025-26, a 2.93% increase from the prior year, funded by state aid increases, local revenues and a proposed 1.1% tax levy.","actionData","errors"]

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Oceanside names Anna Policastro executive director of technology; several longtime staff to retire

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