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Cold Spring Harbor board approves insurance renewals and adopts K–2 math resource after discussion on pacing
Summary
Trustees authorized cyber and crime-bond insurance renewals and approved adoption of a new core mathematics instructional resource starting with K–2 in 2025–26; staff described the coverage and administrators discussed a staged roll-out with teacher supports.
At its meeting, the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District Board of Education approved two routine insurance renewals and adopted a core instructional mathematics resource with a phased rollout beginning with kindergarten through second grade in 2025–26.
On insurance, a staff member summarized the cybersecurity renewal: “This is our our yearly cybersecurity insurance that if there's a cyber breach, it covers us, for damages done.” The board moved to authorize the president of the board to execute the proposal with Spinnaker Insurance Company through Gallagher (first: Lisa; second: Bill) and approved it. The board then authorized a crime-bond policy renewal through Travelers Insurance via Northern Insuring Agency; staff described that policy as coverage “against theft against our staff,” and the motion carried after a first and second (Heather; Bill).
On curriculum, trustees considered adoption of a core K–6 mathematics instructional resource but corrected the adoption language to make the first year K–2. Jen, a district staff member leading the curriculum recommendation, said the district planned a two-year approach: “K 1 2 in year 1 and then 3 through 6, the following year for year 2,” and noted the district would reevaluate implementation and provide coaching support. Jen added that the adoption represents a shift in instructional approach and platform for teachers and emphasized ongoing evaluation.
Several trustees urged caution about rolling out too many initiatives simultaneously; one trustee said it is “always easier to slow down than it is to speed up” and the administration agreed the district would monitor and adjust pacing if necessary. The board approved the curriculum adoption after discussion (first: Lisa; second: Bruce).
What happens next: staff will implement the first-year K–2 rollout and provide coaching supports; the board will monitor progress and reevaluate the pacing as needed.
Why it matters: The insurance renewals maintain district financial protections, while the curriculum adoption changes instructional materials and teaching approaches in the elementary grades and will require teacher support and evaluation.
