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Seaford school board hears facilities, curriculum and safety updates; approves routine agenda items
Summary
At a regular meeting, the Seaford Union Free School District received updates on building projects, new curriculum initiatives and safety upgrades, was reminded of New York State’s student cell-phone restrictions, and approved a series of consent-agenda items by voice vote.
The Seaford Union Free School District board opened its regular meeting and received a series of administrative updates before approving routine agenda items by voice vote.
Dr. Kaur delivered the administrative report, introducing a student speaker, Mr. Kine, who said Seaford High School’s theme for the year is “All In” and noted students’ excitement about fall sports and welcoming freshmen. Dr. Kaur praised the district’s recent teacher orientation and singled out administrators who led sessions for new staff.
On facilities, Dr. Kaur outlined several projects that district staff will highlight during upcoming building walkthroughs, including cafeteria enhancements at the high school, a nearly completed roof replacement and library renovation at the middle school, and playground and turf work at elementary sites. She credited district facilities manager Mr. Costa for overseeing multiple projects.
The board heard that about 20 curricular projects took place over the summer across K–12, including adoption of new science standards, Illustrative Math for K–5, increased emphasis on secondary computer science, and the addition of journalism and broadcasting classes at the high school.
Dr. Kaur reminded families that New York State law prohibits students from using cell phones during the school day; she noted a July 18 letter and said seniors with off-campus privileges may carry phones but must not turn them on until they are off campus. She also described district security upgrades funded last year—the installation of door alarm systems and video monitoring at elementary schools—and said the program will expand campuswide, serving an estimated 200 families when complete.
The board welcomed two new hires. Dr. Kaur introduced Madeline Schmidt, who holds a B.S. in childhood and special education from Long Island University and a master’s in special education, and said Schmidt will serve in a probationary role at the Harbor beginning in September with an official start tied to a December retirement-based vacancy. The board also introduced Anne Marie Christie and welcomed her to the district.
On routine business, the board handled multiple consent-agenda motions, including approval of listed agenda blocks (called on the record as items such as 4a1–5.2; 8a1–8c; 8d1–8d3; and 8d4–8g6 in the transcript). Each motion was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; the transcript records members saying “Aye” but does not include a roll-call or numeric tallies.
Chair (the presiding board member) closed with brief remarks welcoming new staff and students, praising the work completed over the summer, and encouraging families to view the district’s “Viking Pops” video before adjourning.
The meeting adjourned after the consent-agenda approvals.
