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The board also voted to rescind the previously approved AIMS campus Riviera trip contract and accepted a $78 donation from New York Life Insurance for the girls golf team. All items were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.

Details recorded in the meeting: the Twilight program contract covers the 09/01/2025–06/30/2026 school year; the roof award was made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications; the donation is earmarked for the girls golf team. The board authorized the Board President to sign the listed contracts where applicable.

Discussion versus decision: the motions to approve the BOCES agreements, the roof award, the rescission of the Riviera contract and the donation acceptance were formal decisions taken by the board; the meeting record shows no extended debate on these items.

Ending: The board thanked donors and authorized the district administration to execute the approved contracts and report back as required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE Meeting - 5/22/25 (Tenure and Retirees)","oneSentenceSummary","At the May 20 meeting the board approved agreements with Nassau BOCES for a Regional Summer School (Summer 2025) and a Twilight evening alternative high school (Sept 2025–June 2026), awarded the Birch Lane roof replacement to Long Island Roofing Corp, rescinded the AIMS Riviera trip contract, and accepted a $78 donation for the girls golf team.","taxTitle","MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New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},6226813,"Massapequa board to send letters opposing Long Island PLA bills and supporting bail measures for school threats",544,1034000,1578000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3503845-ec3dea2d6ef7aa2ef9b566bb38c3d373&start=1034&end=1578","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3503845-ec3dea2d6ef7aa2ef9b566bb38c3d373/thumbnail_1034000.jpg","/articles/6226813/New-York/Massapequa-board-to-send-letters-opposing-Long-Island-PLA-bills-and-supporting-bail-measures-for-school-threats","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226813-8b8d61d75d22894269153c22ec3c05ff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143767&Signature=bg8iOGoFgpuVjIs-KqZ6o0XCSEhK1MMyFl7rOZDGaTOReh-KguDl2r3yS5drQDOOqkm~7JNqcTwgw1FWf4PIitr2QyB9oQ1yxlN3LS~R2W7mNnA1TNhXePiEV26ss0B~XQ4GurcQ8kdMgK-YQwgwu7JvrHnV1JQhE0jEqTdIWQKvMRZ6N6v-3~RP0rC7gAKQplrCPzNpDn9iXxiB8B395wz8IMnkZY7P2TW6NdSww6V24CClhRnbMHqhPYti9mhafQMVNMFHLKRuRNfh9CQ2kx1na9fdEX4bok9vpIJo2UzKMAPrDAPXSV9NrbvkJm2fFFuyfWWMGI4eOfZ-de7baA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Massapequa Union Free School District Board of Education voted May 20 to send letters to state legislators opposing Senate Bill S1672 and Assembly Bill A756, which the board said would require project labor agreements for Long Island public-school construction. The board also approved sending a letter supporting Senate Bill S06366A and Assembly Bill A06597A, measures the board described as imposing bail on individuals charged with threats of school violence.

Mrs. Acuto, Advocacy Liaison and board member, introduced the advocacy items and said the district would complete its own advocacy independent of the state school boards association. She presented two draft letters: one opposing the mandated project labor agreements and another supporting the bail measures for threats to schools. The board voted to send both letters; motions were made and approved by voice vote.

Board member Mr. Ruff elaborated on the project labor agreement bills and cited an external analysis: “It was determined that in other states where they do do this practice, the costs are driven up by as much as 20%.” He applied that figure to local bond authorizations, saying in Massapequa’s case an $80,000,000 program “would mean ... an additional $16,000,000 of expenses in just Massapequa.” Mr. Ruff and other board members said the bills would take effect as early as January 2026 and could affect timelines for voter-approved bond projects. The transcript records questions and clarifications about geographic scope and grandfathering; board members asked whether projects already awarded would be exempt and were told awarded projects would not require the agreements, while bids after January 2026 would.

Discussion versus decision: the meeting included detailed discussion and policy analysis (discussion) followed by formal board action to send advocacy letters (decision). The transcript shows unanimous voice approval for both letters (“All in favor? Aye.”).

Ending: The board asked to coordinate with Long Island legislators and local school officials to share concerns about costs and implementation timelines.","The Massapequa UFSD board voted to send letters opposing Senate Bill S1672 and Assembly Bill A756 (mandated project labor agreements for Long Island) and to support bills imposing bail for individuals charged with threats of school violence (S06366A/A06597A). Board members cited potential cost increases and a Beacon Hill Institute study.",{"_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},6226818,"Massapequa board approves tenure, recognizes retirees and hires interim athletic director",667,221000,888000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3503845-ec3dea2d6ef7aa2ef9b566bb38c3d373&start=221&end=888","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3503845-ec3dea2d6ef7aa2ef9b566bb38c3d373/thumbnail_221000.jpg","/articles/6226818/New-York/Massapequa-board-approves-tenure-recognizes-retirees-and-hires-interim-athletic-director","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226818-a60c8f476f7a9c8a7048498365c70ede/orig.mp4?Expires=1771143767&Signature=lmD-Yvy517cPLKHij0tJ~JpIJuUQeAZZ~-BDX6lc3wgu8h9TOt9QNgDKY6afjl-~DVTbpqnpxZ9W5Ae4z71jMhkM70r0WaVOBIRB6Cs~9LYU34icbci0ECpnPwrMyF39XJk2qAi2RGvIuqCZOhTdFxTP03ayDISw~Dp8GYQBWhdaTcxnLqrBtYe~JC9enpVO5muYrVr2r5reUp9TyRS0Zaj-wRI~p2JImDTuj8nUKnSMAxWgsNeBxCpSRD4RSNvWnAuBMANtgswnwKacg7juvTIp05cdZrDou1UMSXtW-mYmDJQl7oloP00O6noIeCpxAxbRSbMNtNMlmHENIVZUeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its May 20 meeting, the Massapequa Union Free School District Board of Education approved final tenure for eligible staff, formally recognized retirees and authorized an interim athletic director agreement covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

The board moved and approved the tenure and recognition items at the start of the meeting. “For those of you receiving tenure, I just want to wish you congratulations on this important milestone in your careers,” Ms. Wachter, Board President, said during the swearing-in and recognition segment. The board also called retirees forward for recognition and photos.

Dr. Brennan, Superintendent, addressed the teachers receiving tenure and described the district’s hiring process and expectations: “When you applied, right, there were hundreds of applicants. We had an incredibly rigorous, right, you remember it, Not just 1 interview, multiple interviews, committee interviews, demo lessons. ... Earning tenure tonight is just not about time or service or you've you've a stamp of years. What it's about is about consistently showing up and demonstrating commitment, dedication to your craft, to our students, and to our school community.”

Separately under resolutions, the board approved an interim employment agreement for Matt McCleese to serve as interim athletic director from 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2026 and authorized the board president to sign the agreement. The transcript notes the district had difficulty recruiting a permanent director: Dr. Brennan said the candidate pipeline was “pretty limited” and that the district “didn't have candidates that were ready for Massapequa” after repeated searches, which led to an interim posting and this appointment.

Discussion versus decision: the hiring difficulty was presented as background and explanation (discussion); the board then took formal action by approving the interim employment agreement (decision). The record shows motions called, seconds, and unanimous voice approval (“All in favor? Aye.”) for the interim agreement and the personnel approvals.

Ending: The board wished retirees well and photographed tenure recipients following the approvals. No further personnel action or contested vote was recorded in the meeting transcript.","At its May 20 meeting the Massapequa Union Free School District Board of Education approved final tenure for staff, recognized retirees and authorized a one-year interim athletic director agreement for Matt McCleese after a limited permanent candidate pool.","actionData","errors"]

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