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Board holds first reading of policy to add ex officio student members
Summary
The East Meadow Union Free School District Board of Education conducted a first reading of Policy 22-55, establishing procedures for ex officio student members required by New York State; a second reading is scheduled for June 11.
The East Meadow Union Free School District Board of Education held a first reading of Policy 22-55, establishing an ex officio student member role on the board as required by New York State law effective July 1. The board heard the policy's purpose, scope and a timeline for next steps, and the matter was set for a second reading on June 11.
The policy presentation noted the state requirement that districts include student board members beginning July 1 and described the policy as outlining roles, responsibilities and the selection process for student members. Mr. Russo presented the policy and said the document “outlines the roles, responsibilities, and selection process for those student board members.” He told the board the item will return for a second reading on June 11.
Board members did not take a final vote during the meeting; the presentation served as the official first reading. No formal amendments or motions to adopt were recorded. The board placed the policy on the June 11 agenda for the required second reading and potential adoption.
Meeting context: the first reading occurred during the district's regularly scheduled board meeting after routine approvals and announcements. There were no public comments recorded specifically addressing Policy 22-55 during the first-reading discussion.
The board will revisit Policy 22-55 at its June 11 meeting for the second reading and any formal action.
