Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Board Actions topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board approves policy changes, special-education placements, contracts and donations in routine business meeting
Summary
WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL — The South Huntington Board of Education approved a package of routine business items and contracts in its regular meeting, including a policy revision to permit certain pre-payments and several special-education agreements.
WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL — The South Huntington Union Free School District Board of Education approved a series of motions during its business meeting, adopting routine agenda items and several new-business resolutions by voice vote.
The board adopted the business agenda on a motion by Miss Meyer, seconded by Miss Clark. The board then considered and approved, among other items, a revision to Board Policy 64.10 to authorize payment of certain vendor invoices (utilities, postage, freight and related charges) prior to claims-order approval to avoid late fees; claims orders will still review and sign off later.
The board approved an out-of-district placement for a 12‑year‑old South Huntington student who attends Hagedorn Little Village School in Seaford and requires a special-class setting and 1:1 nursing. The placement resolution was recorded as adopted unanimously, 5–0. The board also approved residence/service agreements with Deer Park and the Huntington Union Free School Districts to provide special-education services for parentally placed South Huntington residents (Our Lady of Guadalupe; Saint Patrick School).
Other approvals included a consultant agreement with Dr. Jim Polanski to support probationary administrators; an increase in the substitute daily pay rate for retired nurses from $200 to $250; a vehicle allowance for the supervisor of transportation to offset business-use operating expenses; and two supplemental sick-bank approvals (matters discussed in executive session). The board accepted several donations earmarked for the homecoming fireworks and other activities: Victor's Pizzeria ($1,000), JJM Sunrise Automotive LLC ($5,000), and Elliot Leonardo of Signature Premier Properties ($1,000). The senior class of 2025 donated $1,888 for a bronze plaque for a time capsule.
The board also approved confidentiality and data-security agreements with Island Photography and Renaissance Learning; declared numerous technology items (MacBooks, Chromebooks, desktops and accessories) obsolete for disposal after wiping; and approved standard personnel schedules and special-education committee recommendations.
All recorded motions were adopted by voice vote with no recorded opposition in the transcript except where a 5–0 roll-call was explicitly noted for the special-education placement.
