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District officials reported the budget passed with 736 yes votes and 403 no votes. In the board of education election incumbents Pat Hanley received 841 votes and Sheila Pascucci received 745 votes. “We appreciate that support and confidence in the district and budget and what we're doing to provide a great education for our kids at as best a cost as we can,” the board president said after reporting the results.

To address cash‑flow timing in Suffolk County, where property tax receipts are not received in full until January, the board adopted a tax anticipation note (TAN) resolution authorizing issuance of notes not to exceed $19,000,000 in anticipation of 2025‑26 tax receipts. The treasurer will complete a cash‑flow analysis in the coming weeks to determine the exact borrowing amount, the administration said. The motion to authorize the TAN carried by voice vote.

The board also approved a resolution authorizing transfers from the 2024‑25 unassigned general fund balance into several previously established reserve accounts, with maximum transfer amounts specified in the resolution: teacher retirement reserve $250,000; 2019 capital reserve (facilities improvements) $500,000; employee benefit and liability reserve $250,000; ERS retirement contribution reserve $250,000; workers’ compensation reserve $250,000; and unemployment insurance reserve $50,000.

Board members and administrators thanked community volunteers and elections staff for running a smooth budget‑vote day. No further budget votes were required at the June 3 meeting; the business office and treasurer will continue to finalize amounts and next‑year commitments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE Meeting 6 3 25","oneSentenceSummary","Voters approved the Kings Park Central School District 2025‑26 budget on May 20; at the June 3 meeting the board certified results, re‑elected two incumbents and authorized issuance of tax anticipation notes not to exceed $19,000,000 to cover cash‑flow needs. The board also authorized transfers into established reserves.","taxTitle","KINGS PARK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38695,"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},6207303,"Kings Park board to revise code of conduct to comply with new state internet‑device restrictions",359,2373000,2732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3757702-e87c7cc650411713a6376c454b771c45&start=2373&end=2732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3757702-e87c7cc650411713a6376c454b771c45/thumbnail_2373000.jpg","/articles/6207303/New-York/Kings-Park-board-to-revise-code-of-conduct-to-comply-with-new-state-internetdevice-restrictions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6207303-775d16caca60223494fc4d8d4f6623ae/orig.mp4?Expires=1776000107&Signature=bz5XZvJNXRJFhG9oWcrX-uO1ArDf5mJkVqegHb2vTmCgdKtneIfFaIT-9F61Qfg-qA~1vKK6BS3EpPajoRKPuarw2-A3JolXbziSYUw1hZHWZx~9QQPaARlHdkpOGL-CAXcQUjtXONZOO-1kinqFIxOXJKyb2PgpS371~-1BD-lJdc-Mfh-EAL4zUE3K9EtCw5fZhShZ6ttKxbMH0EjPHMOVDSPPVVaSFR5jmCuf9QJYbmdpaHL22T~Yj2UvG5bgcGm0wDVpIHHe~re50Di2hO~J33~R2a8rKAQT4OnaHADGazdr7qTbrWH~I1jQ901nH0E1tfTOw~k4c~3Y3DPX~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","KINGS PARK, N.Y. — Kings Park Central School District administrators told the board on June 3 that they will revise the district code of conduct and adopt a separate policy to comply with a new state law restricting student use of internet‑enabled devices during the school day.

“It’s actually a little bit more than that. It’s an Internet enabled device ban,” Deputy Superintendent Ralph J. Cartesano told the board, summarizing the provision that was included in the recent New York state budget and signed into law as section 2803.

Administrators said the statute expands the definition of the school day to include lunch, recess, study halls and passing time, which broadens the periods when student possession and use of internet‑enabled devices may be restricted. Cartesano said the law also requires districts to publish an internet‑device policy on the district website by Aug. 1 and to include one or more on‑site storage methods for students’ devices (the statute cites lockers as an example).

District staff emphasized a number of statutory exceptions that will be retained in the local policy: provisions in students’ Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 plans; devices that are necessary for a student’s health‑care management; translation services for students with limited English proficiency; court or legally required communications; and teacher‑ or principal‑authorized educational use. Cartesano told the board emergency communications will be handled through building offices and that the district will continue to post principal and main‑office phone numbers for parents.

Administrators also said the statute contemplates an annual report posted to the website about the district’s internet‑device policy and that the district will embed the device rules in its code‑of‑conduct materials. Cartesano said the Legislature and governor included an appropriation in the budget to help districts implement storage options, but the district has not seen an application process and is proceeding under the assumption no state funds will be available for this purpose in the immediate term.

Next steps outlined by staff: the proposed code‑of‑conduct updates are in draft form and will be returned to the board for further reading and formal approval at upcoming meetings (the superintendent said the board will consider related policy language at the June 17 meeting and again before the August 1 deadline). Administrators said they will seek input from teachers, building administrators and parents while finalizing the policy.

No formal policy vote was taken June 3; the presentation was informational and intended to give the board direction on timing, required website postings and the limited set of exceptions authorized in the statute.","At the June 3 meeting administrators outlined draft code‑of‑conduct changes and the district’s planned compliance with the new state law (section 2803) that restricts student use of internet‑enabled devices during the school day and requires a policy on storage and reporting by Aug. 1.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6207308,"Kings Park Board honors retirees whose combined service totals 367 years",0,1539000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3757702-e87c7cc650411713a6376c454b771c45&start=1539&end=1539","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3757702-e87c7cc650411713a6376c454b771c45/thumbnail_1539000.jpg","/articles/6207308/New-York/Kings-Park-Board-honors-retirees-whose-combined-service-totals-367-years","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6207308-688208d3c8a3f1d279f20202c108b3ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1776000107&Signature=dvnYPaoAuoGTsTXVVSytcB6Ntc8JOjWal9WNpAvHfbQPJR8YEL8arMw9RMKrbc7-Gz-UZ2SelOC8rEGYPYds5WMXOBnW9KtI4qL2Uq3lTw6h4ptVIOCHZvMgzq6rD54LxcWwFkqcG9T~Iu9ejmmTBF8LzyKpItAoF03FyLCnv0Dtk5P~y9CMHWy~C1QSJ2CMSUAUJd5K-MavwzyYm0YhOBqpeGabizYxId-2TlyIJyrCQnjoXeNhTmtlKxPG1pnqYLtgFJP7TL~d7Xd74Xmc0TJk5IcJ-FIbjKPkpVwa9Qe1nHHNO0kI7YvK7pr9ZBMQSbRuXqIVEyWs0rnZpNm2Pg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","KINGS PARK, N.Y. — The Kings Park Central School District Board of Education opened its June 3 meeting with a retirement recognition that the board said honored staff whose combined service totals 367 years.

The ceremony recognized more than a dozen retiring staff members from across the district, with administrators and board members describing long careers in classrooms, offices, athletic departments and student health services.

“Your early mornings, long days, and quiet acts of kindness,” said Dr. Craig, speaking at the event, “Each of you has helped [make Kings Park] a place where students can learn, grow, and thrive.” The board president also thanked retirees’ families for their support during long careers.

District speakers singled out several employees by name and role. Deputy Superintendent Ralph J. Cartesano was described as having served the district for nearly three decades; the board on May 13 unanimously approved naming the William T. Rogers Middle School library media center the “Doctor Ralph J. Cartesano Library Media Center.” Ellie Baxter was recognized for a 25‑year career as a 1‑to‑1 aide; Susan Simon was honored for long service as a principal’s secretary at William T. Rogers Middle School; Gina Roberts was noted for almost 20 years as a nurse; Barbara Petrino was recognized for 29 years in the high school athletic office; and Dr. Rosalia Scafidi was praised for her world‑language instruction and for leading programs such as the Seal of Biliteracy and dual‑enrollment courses.

Presenters also noted other retirees who worked as secretaries, aides and classroom teachers and described their roles in student supervision, attendance, purchase‑order processing and extracurricular programs. Several speakers referenced district publications and programs — including Kaleidoscope, the district’s student literary and arts publication — as part of retirees’ legacies.

After remarks the board recessed briefly for group photos and to allow retirees to celebrate, then returned to conduct regular business matters later in the meeting.

The recognition was ceremonial; no board action was required to honor the retirees during the June 3 meeting.","At its June 3 meeting the Kings Park Central School District board held a retirement recognition honoring dozens of staff; speakers highlighted a combined 367 years of service and dedicated individual tributes, including naming a middle‑school library media center after Deputy Superintendent Ralph J. Cartesano.","actionData","errors"]

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