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Anthony asked, \"What happened to the 2% cap?\" and later said the district budget was \"$272,000,000\" and that the amount equated to \"34,000 per kid,\" remarks he attributed to the district's total budget and his calculation. Board members and district staff addressed the comment in real time.

A board member responded that the tax-cap calculation is published and offered to provide the commenter with the detailed formula, saying the cap \"is not a 2% cap\" and offering to call the speaker and explain the formula and where it appears on the district website. The superintendent also noted that a previous budget presentation covered the calculations and that staff could follow up.

Other exchanges during the public-comment segment included a board member noting that the district draws families to the area and that \"education is expensive everywhere you go.\" The speaker challenged turnout levels and the relationship between tax rates and district services.

The board did not take any policy action in response to the comments but encouraged the speaker to leave contact information so staff could provide a detailed explanation of how the tax-cap calculation and the district's tax rate were derived.

A student speaker, Aaron Horowitz, also used the public-comment period to thank departing trustees and congratulate classmates and incoming student representatives.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting - June 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A member of the public at the June 11 meeting criticized the district's budget, questioned a perceived \"2%\" tax cap and cited district spending figures. Board members and the superintendent responded with offers to explain the tax-cap calculation and directed the commenter to district materials.","taxTitle","EAST MEADOW UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",49657,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6538681,"Board adopts student-member policy, approves consent agendas and personnel appointments",250,2780000,3030000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3797874-629273d1bebe13661c8d9c92c8b46aeb&start=2780&end=3030","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3797874-629273d1bebe13661c8d9c92c8b46aeb/thumbnail_2780000.jpg","/articles/6538681/New-York/Board-adopts-student-member-policy-approves-consent-agendas-and-personnel-appointments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6538681-fc287691c76040c7522c390df625a08d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158218&Signature=Li1Kjs~695tfGZgXPhKzFAh7B9mJ2MwslXbxYd2~jXQb~m~I-xsph88iDglyCoQE1Cmk4nfk0SucnZta1LgCAyk0wmnvbXtMgBQBQm7NT~XkDvcYb1dqK7ZKo2e33-dYGms1~SZiHfyWeZfgBuSrHqKRuAwC7UKXB97VHVRLpNdASLaPv3FmPHCogJaZ-xsP5Zt~iY1eg9FjxNcA5z~Qpr8yG4HPB8tjjlrLNIwu7QPRfHl80-IeAWp88f2QQidoHqoccJxR41VQMFsvOgR8Q1T6ynzoF5hq3rRFTyi2ZB-vGVMTbB82MVy~-2lI7KAsFTU2VQfNa8~l5FMdlUKfQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Meadow Board of Education on June 11 read and approved Policy 2255, \"Ex Officio Student Member of the Board,\" and took a series of routine votes covering curriculum, personnel and business items.

Superintendent Kenneth Rosner explained the policy is required by a recent state directive and noted the rule will take effect July 1. At the reading, a board member asked whether there were changes since the initial reading; Rosner replied there were none. The board voted 6-0 to adopt the policy.

Following the policy reading, the board approved its consent agenda for curriculum and instruction (CSE and CPSE approvals), a personnel consent agenda that included multiple personnel actions, and a business consent agenda covering seven business items. During the personnel portion, Rosner announced that Frank Baglivo, previously chair of English and social studies, was appointed assistant principal at East Meadow High School; the board publicly congratulated Baglivo and another named appointee.

Other routine items approved included approval of minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting, salary changes, the treasurer's report for April 2025, the custodial overtime man-hours report for February, and board consent items listed on the agenda. Each of those motions carried by recorded voice vote of six in favor and none opposed or abstaining.

Votes at a glance
- Approval of meeting minutes (May 28, 2025): approved, vote 6-0.
- Salary changes (agenda item 8): approved, vote 6-0.
- Treasurer's report (April 2025): approved, vote 6-0.
- Reading and adoption of Policy 2255 (Ex Officio Student Member of the Board): approved, vote 6-0.
- CSE/CPSE approvals (curriculum consent agenda): approved, vote 6-0.
- Personnel consent agenda (items 1'20): approved, vote 6-0; included appointment of Frank Baglivo as assistant principal at East Meadow High School.
- Business consent agenda (items 1'7): approved, vote 6-0.
- Custodial overtime man-hours report (February): approved, vote 6-0.

The board also introduced two student board members selected under the new policy: Kayla Ledera (East Meadow High School) and Tara Visvanathan (Clark High School). The superintendent described them as rising seniors who will serve in a nonvoting, advisory capacity on the board next school year.

All formal motions recorded in the meeting carried unanimously by the six trustees present.","The East Meadow Board of Education read and adopted Policy 2255 to implement state requirements for student board members, approved multiple consent agendas including personnel moves and promotions, and voted unanimously on routine business items.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6538686,"East Meadow Board honors retirees and thanks departing trustees Jody Luce and Matthew Melnick",432,573000,1005000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3797874-629273d1bebe13661c8d9c92c8b46aeb&start=573&end=1005","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3797874-629273d1bebe13661c8d9c92c8b46aeb/thumbnail_573000.jpg","/articles/6538686/New-York/East-Meadow-Board-honors-retirees-and-thanks-departing-trustees-Jody-Luce-and-Matthew-Melnick","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6538686-ba541368299dbe7fc87c12dbbac222f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158218&Signature=b92c-JjCFdWBAYkczHEegXqXGeHzXnqBSNTj8fBP7gEYlDJf8lDbUaCVXVrmLcPHWQYF90uzE7i62r5T97~4QQIg6FbMnXXmdfWOGJzDKgWkmeklRBMX3AH-7S2af62fKDp5wdysdCAfBhFeWA0QoT3RRbNbwCR1nWoPCNtsLfVKM-PwPOwd2Bq9qgpV4MGDoqlv1AWNW-PAQJmo1JXwsr5qWuxqApmcGO3ZGpMhAK6kMgd79UCRSFNMem0wAu7H4QufhzPFADbLSTNhHjkg7sTp7tvArRfo8LIk4a3x4GdGt9BDH6dJ18b1e714no40Kzfj5lf9TZx-zWxI2dMQPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The East Meadow Board of Education on June 11 recognized a group of retirees and formally thanked two trustees who are leaving the board.

During a retirement recognition segment, Anthony Russo, the district's superintendent for personnel, told the group: \"Collectively, you represent over 400 years of service to the district.\" The board presented plaques to attending retirees and read the names of those honored.

The recognition included individual plaques for trustees Dr. Jody Luce and Matthew Melnick. In the plaque text read at the meeting, Dr. Luce was listed as a board member serving \"2019 to 02/2025\" and Melnick as serving \"2016 to 2025.\" The board member presenting the plaques congratulated both trustees and asked the audience to applaud.

Board members and community leaders offered remarks thanking the retirees and the outgoing trustees. Tracy Rudd, PTA Council president, said in public remarks, \"Jody, you have always brought a keen insight to the needs of our children.\" Several board members also spoke directly to Dr. Luce and Melnick, expressing appreciation for their service.

The board read aloud the names of retirees invited forward to receive plaques; those named included Paige Bernhardt, Therese Blakeney, Rhonda Cohen, Lori Devico, Lana Del Greco, Luisa Grammarosa, Francine McGridi, Andrea McCutchen, Christina O'Donnell, Joanne Naccarato, Richard Howard, Linda Poole, Paul Ring, Randy Reuben Francis, Bogdan Shofransky and Grace Vlassy. The board wished them well \"in retirement,\" according to the meeting record.

The recognition took place as part of the board's regular meeting agenda, which included routine votes and consent items later in the evening.","The East Meadow Board of Education recognized more than a dozen retirees representing \"over 400 years of service,\" presented plaques to departing trustees Dr. Jody Luce and Matthew Melnick, and heard brief remarks from board members and community representatives.","actionData","errors"]

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Resident criticizes district budget and "2% cap" during public comment at East Meadow Board meeting

Board adopts student-member policy, approves consent agendas and personnel appointments

East Meadow Board honors retirees and thanks departing trustees Jody Luce and Matthew Melnick