Nicholas C. Apepah, president of the South Huntington Union Free School District Board of Education, gave a summary of the board's Aug. 6 meeting, saying the board approved several administrative items and recognized two student projects.

The board approved a consultant agreement with Alex Dahlen for the design and development of the new Walden High School media center, a project the district said will serve as a hub for collaborative, future-focused learning. The board also approved faculty and staff conference attendance and a revised Board of Education meeting calendar for the 2025–26 school year; the updated schedule will be posted to the district website, the president said.

The meeting included recognitions: an Eagle Scout project by Alexander Garrido to build an outdoor learning classroom on the Simpson Middle School campus, and a Girl Scout Gold Award project by Judy Bridal proposing traffic-safety improvements at the intersection of West Hills Road and West Hills Court in front of Wallowen High School. "We're so grateful to Alexander for contributing a project that will benefit our students and staff for many years to come," Apepah said.

Board members discussed transportation initiatives the district is considering to affect student safety and ride experience. Topics included adding bus monitors, introducing a "peaceful bus" program intended to foster respect and community on buses, and efforts to reduce wait times for students in grades 3 through 5. Those items were described as discussion points and planning initiatives rather than finalized policy in the remarks recorded.

The president said the board "improved the number of out of district placements to students to ensure that these students are receiving the support and services that they need to thrive," but the transcript did not specify the number of placements or the programs receiving placements. Apepah also noted the board finalized approvals for upcoming faculty and staff conferences as part of professional development efforts and reminded the public the next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Aug. 20.

The meeting record as presented did not include vote tallies or names of individual movers and seconders for the approvals; the minutes or posted agenda are expected to carry formal vote records and additional detail.