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Staff said the offer would provide two pillars (two charging posts per station) at each of the district’s eight buildings, with commercial management software included for the first two years to monitor utilization. The chargers require proximity to power panels, so specific siting in each building is still under review. Presenters said LED Consulting would absorb any project overages and that there is no initial cost to the district.

Board members raised concerns about the ongoing electricity cost of charging staff vehicles and whether taxpayers would effectively subsidize private use. Staff recommended, as an initial approach, enabling charging only while staff are in the buildings and turning stations off at day’s end. The district noted the management software could allow monitoring and user‑level billing options (for example, charging by credit card or meter) and that staff would consult other districts with existing installations for best practices.

No installation vote was taken. Staff will return with a list of districts that have implemented chargers, recommended locations for each building, and options for software controls and user fees before the board decides whether to accept the offer. Staff also noted that utility incentives often have application windows and that timing influences installation schedules but does not obligate immediate acceptance.

Board members asked staff to pursue more operational detail, including how usage would be billed and when chargers would be active, before the district proceeds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Work/Public Session - June 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A PSEG affiliate offered to furnish and install EV chargers at Bay Shore schools at no upfront cost. The district will study locations, utilization and software controls before deciding whether to accept the offer and how to charge for electricity.","taxTitle","BAY SHORE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",66416,"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},6212133,"Board reviews draft extreme-heat policy; staff flag conflicts with fire and building codes",615,4621000,5236000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685912-b1f0e4b6734148a201ea211d375620e1&start=4621&end=5236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685912-b1f0e4b6734148a201ea211d375620e1/thumbnail_4621000.jpg","/articles/6212133/New-York/Board-reviews-draft-extreme-heat-policy-staff-flag-conflicts-with-fire-and-building-codes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212133-225964bdd46c97ba56896e1168c41e38/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146725&Signature=C4IUfBn-mQtgnRTuG-QhuqZzEYSzsP5lZ0D7rOgI~DftTj0ifmVSyvO8o-YMuLhVPZVDGn-jMst5EdlcQjqv-dcb24UqIEW592oqHDy5SEx9cd27E9bswq1slDG~Ws8PGWifp4W~FngqhrWJ~m1hmscl4xCSjncVJtZoi8aK8UXSBbd8xb9PDMquS27gKzTMAwKJ2rcVH~cdy2WSghjq8H2SABaqUkTYRdQJ1aqQkzalpJ-KXmwuOVK0Dt8nVh4rCvJign~bxr6IavV9cXwMCAeIGi6CvwAbKlhvsfZYt6W8F0RP2NtHGVwueDikno4SCFiWRm6X0Z3chFO-7AibWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bay Shore Union Free School District reviewed May 28 a draft policy responding to recently enacted state requirements on extreme heat condition days, discussing recommended actions once classroom temperatures reach 82°F and 88°F and warning that some suggested measures conflict with fire and building codes.

Maureen, the staff presenter, told the board she did not redline the full draft because much of the text is optional and said the district intends to pare the policy down to a concise set of required paragraphs. Staff emphasized that many of the legislative “suggestions” (for example, opening doors, pulling down shades, or turning off overhead lights) may be inconsistent with fire or building codes and therefore may not be practicable. The presenter recommended keeping required provisions in the policy and developing building‑level protocols to implement optional mitigation steps.

The draft sets out graduated responses: at 82°F the policy suggests actions to “make people more comfortable,” including providing water breaks, limiting electronic equipment and other mitigation; at 88°F the suggested actions include relocating students or staff to cooler locations or closing schools early. The transcript records a staff clarification that the 88°F measurement should be taken in the middle of the room, three feet from the floor, not at a sun‑heated window.

Staff noted a pending amendment in Albany that would add “when practicable” language to make some of the measures permissive and to remove a current requirement to include certain evacuation options in district safety plans. Board members discussed leaving optional mitigation measures in the policy but striking language they viewed as prescriptive or redundant, such as requirements to consider green roofs, shade structures, or school‑calendar changes.

Presenters advised developing building-specific protocols (to be handled by principals and head custodians) and recommended initial operational steps on days when the forecast reaches 75°F so early-day mitigation can reduce later heat build-up. The district also said it will return with a redline version.

No vote was taken; staff signaled the policy is a work in progress and that legal and practical constraints will guide the final language.","Bay Shore officials reviewed a state-mandated extreme heat condition policy that suggests actions at 82°F and 88°F. Staff warned some recommended measures conflict with fire and building codes and said the district will produce a redline and consider practical measures first.",{"_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},6212138,"Bay Shore holds first read of new state-mandated bell-to-bell personal device policy",446,2912000,3358000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685912-b1f0e4b6734148a201ea211d375620e1&start=2912&end=3358","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685912-b1f0e4b6734148a201ea211d375620e1/thumbnail_2912000.jpg","/articles/6212138/New-York/Bay-Shore-holds-first-read-of-new-state-mandated-bell-to-bell-personal-device-policy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212138-2776dca8444066bd33d48a438f5bc95d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146725&Signature=ec6uFYklN5YtG4vl~NI0Ynn7cxNNnoMnIKaUnqYzJZidmkd4vhcHNjNOGCz2q9iO3LNJsvVXhjkhYZmJ4wyEbzMqGSCyrIbUmMc9rM1DA3UkQb9M9I3~uxblVYe1uBluTbpp1RqC4E64vzdkcfTzsTcgMEPfVv2Ws3eS-NTadaNoHq4gEq2iWLyHYfQHC5Rfa6kTdMxlqO1GvILBGzWx3E3hOKIY4RBKSJFXDbQAyoqGP-Ikmxh4StmWj~VzldbwA2OXaNeLG8j~u1lhIttymR-c73D1iS0va4JT5utUn2UlgoBggYKRVWr-NUFjwdqVFetjkD5AYhQevF5-~M78EQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bay Shore Union Free School District presented a first read May 28 of a new personal electronic devices policy required by recent state legislation attributed to Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget enactment. The district assembled an implementation team and described grade-level rules, exceptions and enforcement options ahead of a scheduled second reading.

The policy, described in the meeting as the newly required NISPA policy received only days earlier, would implement a bell-to-bell restriction on personal smartphones, tablets and internet‑connected smartwatches during the school day across classrooms, cafeterias, hallways and school grounds. A second read was scheduled for June 18 to allow board members more time to review the draft.

Presenters said the district convened a working group of teachers, administrators, one parent and one student to craft an implementation plan that aligns the state requirement with local practice. The draft policy outlines grade-differentiated storage expectations: elementary students would keep devices in backpacks or a teacher-designated classroom space; middle school students would silence devices and store them in lockers or belongings; high schools would rely on classroom-by-classroom device caddies and require devices to be out of sight in non‑instructional common areas.

The draft lists limited exceptions that require principal approval, such as documented medical needs, translation assistance and student caregivers; medical exceptions may require documentation. For testing integrity, the policy reiterates longstanding practice that no phones or wearable devices are permitted during state, AP and IB testing unless explicitly approved in advance by a school.

On enforcement, the draft suggests initial confiscation and use of the district code of conduct for consequences; presenters said out‑of‑school suspension cannot be imposed specifically for a device‑use violation. The policy also allows individual schools some flexibility to determine appropriate consequences.

District staff noted they are still reviewing the suggested NISPA text and that some districts have integrated the requirement into existing technology use policies rather than adopting a stand‑alone policy. The presenters told the board that the state set an August 1 compliance expectation and that districts across the state are in the same review process.

No final vote was taken; the board will review a redline and hold a second read. The district did not specify final enforcement protocols, nor list which principals or schools would use which storage options until further review and local alignment.","The district presented a first read of a new policy implementing Governor Hochul’s budget requirement that restricts student personal electronic device use from bell to bell; the board discussed grade-level storage approaches, exceptions and enforcement and scheduled a second read.",{"_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},6212143,"Bay Shore board authorizes $3.75 million Child Victims Act settlement, may replenish insurance reserve up to $2.5 million",214,5743000,5957000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3685912-b1f0e4b6734148a201ea211d375620e1&start=5743&end=5957","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3685912-b1f0e4b6734148a201ea211d375620e1/thumbnail_5743000.jpg","/articles/6212143/New-York/Bay-Shore-board-authorizes-375-million-Child-Victims-Act-settlement-may-replenish-insurance-reserve-up-to-25-million","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6212143-f0141c99482f5f94b3d3938c3336539a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146725&Signature=ZT61lvxEy38JGIA7l8nTC7c7iRKzf~zB~ddqJudyWt6KTT4GrUVx641uL3EjAftCxRLqfF4NIXAQFSS8UQfWKsgHJYtB1bk3heQNOXPWS-ZroHoemFwIOifNXzMnY7EfmCkNs1j52XewvKGdliJkWaIyEYbL7TbRXqV3Jp2lwb6-xBwiXqafaJ9PSfjJoGFHq1szD07gtUS8qHJiROVO~5w~lf9vqvapBIocfTBMnRohma8X~UlWUNPvmivrn96nd9UgBUmKOcAAXOEIDDMF76HB5KuiSmT625qQNjRcvAGv0HOltLuDrRtOyAOlYkhmReruA6c136n8vc6JrwNd1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bay Shore Union Free School District board voted May 28 to approve a $3,750,000 settlement in a claim brought under the Child Victims Act and authorized a transfer of up to $2,500,000 from the general fund into the district's insurance reserve at the close of the 2024–25 fiscal year if funds are available.

The action came during a short business session in which the board also authorized the president (or vice president) to execute the settlement agreement and release. The motion to disburse the settlement and the companion motion to authorize the potential transfer each passed on unanimous voice votes: “Aye. Aye. So carried,” the board recorded.

The district statement read at the meeting said the board had settled 18 cases without insurance to date, five cases fully insured by the current carrier and three settled by former carriers. The statement said the district intends to approach claims “with understanding and fairness for all those impacted by cases brought pursuant to the Child Victims Act,” while balancing fiscal responsibility for the Bayshore community.

Board action details: the board moved to (1) authorize disbursement of $3,750,000 to resolve the single Child Victims Act claim presented and (2) authorize, if funds are available at year end, transfer of up to $2,500,000 from the general fund to replenish the insurance reserve. Both motions passed after a motion and a second; no roll-call names were recorded in the public transcript.

Why this matters: settlements under the Child Victims Act have both fiscal and reputational effects for school districts. Using the insurance reserve now and authorizing potential replenishment preserves the board’s flexibility to meet the payment while signaling intent to restore reserve levels if the general fund can support it at year end.

No additional details about the plaintiff, the underlying allegation, or the settlement terms beyond the payment amount were discussed in public session. The board also noted that insured settlements historically did not require board action.

The district did not set a public timeline for replenishment beyond the conditional authorization at fiscal close; no further votes or administrative steps were announced at the meeting.","The Bay Shore Union Free School District board approved payment of $3.75 million to settle a Child Victims Act claim and authorized a potential transfer of up to $2.5 million from the general fund to the district's insurance reserve at fiscal year close.","actionData","errors"]

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