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Parents press board on vestibule delays, program availability and gym use; administrators say penalties possible, fees TBD

Westbury Union Free School District Board of Education · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Residents raised questions about delayed vestibule/security-door projects and whether liquidated damages could apply; staff said causes are under review and contracts include liquidated-damage provisions. Administrators also addressed building-use placeholders (Rising Stars), drivers-ed history and potential expansion of robotics and Lego League events.

Several residents used public comment to press the board on facilities projects and program restoration.

A parent asked about vestibule projects previously expected to finish by the end of the school year and whether there would be compensation or penalties for missed deadlines. The district’s construction managers said they are tracking timelines for six affected schools, causes for delay vary (contractor performance versus…

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