The Northport‑East Northport Board of Education debated revisions to several district policies and approved most items on the business agenda at its June 18 meeting, while removing one sentence about physical education from immediate action and tabling a separate conduct item for further legal review.

During discussion of policy packet 14, trustees briefly considered a proposed change that would count physical education in grade‑point averages for students entering ninth grade in September 2025. Trustee Tom (last name not specified) opposed the change, saying it could “possibly harm some students” who might see their GPA lowered. Trustee Mike (last name not specified) and staff members including Dana and Rob defended counting PE as consistent with other required courses and argued the subject supports whole‑child goals.

After discussion the board severed the PE‑GPA sentence from the packet for separate consideration and then voted to approve the remaining items in packet 14. The board also voted to table a proposed change to the code of conduct that adds “volunteers” to certain confidentiality and conflict‑of‑interest language; trustees asked the district attorney to clarify why volunteers were included and recommended clearer phrasing (for example, specifying chaperones or coaches) before adoption.

Trustees discussed but did not finalize a student personal electronic device policy the board must adopt under recent state law. Board members noted the state requirement imposes limits; the draft permits building administrators to allow device use for specified instructional or health reasons (for example, teacher authorization, emergency health‑care needs or translation services). The board’s attorney was not present; trustees signaled that additional legal and implementation guidance will be needed before enforcement.

Before the policy debate the board moved and approved opening the business agenda and approved agenda item group 11 without recorded objections. The board also approved a motion to accept a long list of retirees and intended retirees (the “par”) after a brief recognition ceremony earlier in the meeting.

No final change to the PE‑GPA sentence was adopted at the June 18 meeting; the severed sentence and the tabled code‑of‑conduct language will return for further review. The board instructed staff and policy committee members to refine language and to consult the district attorney before the next formal vote.