Board approves district and building safety plans; will update cardiac response to reflect new state law

The board approved the 2025–26 districtwide safety plan and building‑level safety plans and discussed a planned amendment to incorporate recent changes in state law regarding cardiac response. Administrators said the district made updates based on feedback from a May public forum and that additional changes required by New York State will be incorporated in a revised draft. Dr. Coakley said the revised district plan will be posted for 30 days of public input and then returned to the board for formal approval after that public comment period and any needed edits. Board members asked whether contact names in the reports had been updated and whether the cardiac response material would be included; administrators confirmed those items will be addressed and that a second rendition of the plan could come back for board action after public posting. A motion to approve the districtwide safety plan passed by voice vote; a subsequent motion to approve building‑level safety plans also passed. Board members who spoke emphasized continued coordination with building administrators and first responders. Administrators said the district will discuss cardiac‑response implementation at the next district‑wide security meeting and will prepare amendments for public review and board approval once the text is finalized and posted.