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The advocacy update reported that the Nassau‑Suffolk School Boards Association and the New York State School Boards Association have taken positions aligned with Massapequa on several measures. Trustees agreed to send letters supporting specific proposals discussed at the meeting — including a bill that would permit districts to borrow against certain reserve funds (a change aimed at reducing annual interest costs associated with tax‑anticipation borrowing) and a bill proposing bail for individuals who threaten schools — and to notify local legislators such as Alexis Weik and Michael Durso, as discussed in the meeting.

Board members also noted coalition opposition to a separate bill that would require some school districts on Long Island to enter project labor agreements for large capital projects; representatives said both local and state school board associations oppose that mandate. Trustees moved and seconded a resolution to send support letters for the discussed legislative priorities and the motion passed with all members voting in the affirmative.

The discussion included a brief explainer on the borrowing change and its local effect: one trustee said the district currently budgets about $347,000 a year in interest tied to tax‑anticipation borrowing and could reduce that cost by allowing short‑term borrowing against reserves instead. The board directed advocacy staff to draft letters for the identified bills and to send them to the legislators named during the discussion. No new funding or binding contractual commitments were approved at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE Meeting - 6/5/25 (Challenger Recognition, Code of Conduct)","oneSentenceSummary","The Massapequa Union Free School District Board of Education authorized sending letters to state legislators supporting selected education bills, including a proposal to allow borrowing against reserve funds and a bill addressing bail for threats to schools.","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},6211475,"Massapequa officials outline proposed update to student code of conduct to address new recording devices",311,3283000,3594000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3695693-1a11f0dab80f3cd3ccf2aced76b92285&start=3283&end=3594","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3695693-1a11f0dab80f3cd3ccf2aced76b92285/thumbnail_3283000.jpg","/articles/6211475/New-York/Massapequa-officials-outline-proposed-update-to-student-code-of-conduct-to-address-new-recording-devices","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211475-4422057b7bc80b2720ecd3e95acc8eae/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000554&Signature=K84rZMhUJkhFJEdXf3tXtK6wwd1Y2DsaC0Aa5mwlAOTsuekVBPCWHpSjgIq4rPproVty84ZrpDBxwm34eSlsnmzKfYewQIECQ-a8V5TjxqZ9czsqr1c4MLbV9SLcNPZ976NlEdNbHS1EnqoPiNX-4v3Lw-iN4ZLb29mxM~YHAwbYJyH~AsK~td8W86sk8M8EQ2hdl3nqbzXe64TpNI9JCxLwnXu5Gph9oVT2ZkKi7HE2fXAqcTYP8YIcTW0MkkUC3oh0HHhh9KI57ruWnwVNzScmclKuTa0CzwBQ60lFziNr3hiUmkOUQST58mZchMv5PKxqAimX-~6v7DSZGTYkCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District administrators presented a review of the Massapequa Union Free School District’s code of conduct during the board meeting, recommending a single substantive change to clarify prohibited student conduct involving modern recording devices.

The presentation described the code’s two organizing principles — progressive discipline and a whole‑child approach — and said the recommended revision to student prohibited conduct (listed in the district’s code as \"5,300.25\" in the presentation) would add “flip devices, meta glasses, and Apple watches, and other recording tools” to the list of electronic devices principals may prohibit when they are used to engage in disruptive conduct. The proposal grew out of discussions with building principals, assistant principals and deans, administrators said.

Administrators framed the code as a mechanism to promote positive student behavior, not only as a list of sanctions. The presenter said the district will continue multi‑step communications to families, offer opportunities for students and parents to review the updated code, and use a team approach that involves Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) in tailoring responses to individual students. The presentation also described monthly behavioral threat assessment and management team meetings and said the district will add full‑time district social workers at the elementary level.

During board discussion trustees praised the presentation’s focus on prevention, social‑emotional learning and supports for positive decision making. No formal vote or change to the code was taken at the meeting; the board discussed the recommendation and invited public questions but none were raised during that portion of the meeting.

Administrators said they will continue to refine communication plans and implementation steps with principals and PPS before bringing any final revision to the board for approval.","District administrators presented a revision to the student code of conduct proposing that principals be authorized to prohibit certain wearable and recording technologies. The presentation emphasized a team approach, social‑emotional supports and rollout plans for families and staff.",{"_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},6211480,"Massapequa honors Challenger athletes; district says participation at record levels",750,590000,1340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3695693-1a11f0dab80f3cd3ccf2aced76b92285&start=590&end=1340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3695693-1a11f0dab80f3cd3ccf2aced76b92285/thumbnail_590000.jpg","/articles/6211480/New-York/Massapequa-honors-Challenger-athletes-district-says-participation-at-record-levels","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6211480-43f27f9b9db286239df050d51e6bf0a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771000554&Signature=JulpKgXvUnPWRJy6DfTXqXy~l3Hss6lZxl~sIAkMKZTfOliqu2bGAtSb4Xovaf~lgwq-L43mZK5sv10cHEY8spYNkA-ljmS3rfjzmPs-e~bmoOckcbW-WBCFuf~JuSa4Y0HIQCahewHRr6rSz38Aa3lm7Go3AquVZHmo2tCNUgp3~wPVRG1PEcEOaFC34r7Rn2pjDrYF8XytwoqamumJo80yO0NcTz7KKsQoVKzlx4yABu0WofqXJoSFHSKKX0kEwSJ4yM65gdjmo2ofvRT3WeErsu4VznRPDAqYYPRRcge78i10jBUpysVpc~5P~ZBBDY-erlmf8PMW7LPC5Hl4pA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Massapequa Union Free School District Board of Education recognized the district’s Challenger athletes, coaches and Best Buddies volunteers during its regular meeting, praising participants and volunteers for their spirit and inclusion.

The board highlighted record participation this year: 44 district students took part across soccer, basketball, cheerleading and track and field, filling 32 roster spots, and the district sent about 105 students to the Nassau County Victory (Empire) Games with roughly 800 district members attending the event. The program’s coaches, teaching assistants, transportation staff and parents were singled out for support.

Board remarks framed the recognition as an example of the district’s values. During opening remarks the board president said the athletes “remind us that sports are really about inclusion, fun, and heart.” Superintendent Dr. Brennan and other administrators noted the program’s growth and community impact, saying Massapequa will present on the Challenger program at the New York State School Boards Association conference next year.

Coaches and program staff described this year’s highlights, including an alumni game, athlete presentations at the state conference and the role of Best Buddies volunteers. Coach statements thanked transportation staff Susan and Loretta by name and acknowledged dozens of teaching assistants and five named coaches: Megan Porter, Dr. Lauren Dean, Kathleen Wagner, Sal Calderon and Nicole Pitta.

The board called up athletes and buddies to receive certificates; many student names were read publicly at the meeting. The district encouraged attendees to stay for the remainder of the board meeting but noted that some families left early because of the hour.

The board made no formal policy changes during the recognition. The ceremony concluded and the meeting continued with the posted agenda.","The Massapequa Union Free School District Board of Education recognized Challenger athletes, coaches and student buddies at a board meeting, citing record participation and districtwide community support for the inclusion program.","actionData","errors"]

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Massapequa board agrees to send letters backing select school‑policy bills, opposes mandated project labor agreements

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Massapequa honors Challenger athletes; district says participation at record levels