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Board discusses leasing space to BOCES and extension of district lease; revenue estimates not finalized
Summary
Trustees discussed continuing a lease with Gersh for district space and leasing three classrooms to BOCES for special-education programs; administration said the arrangement brings revenue but precise dollar amounts depend on enrollment and are not yet available.
Trustees discussed two facilities items: continuing a leasing arrangement with an entity identified as Gersh and leasing three district classrooms to BOCES for special-education seats. Board members said the Gersh relationship is fiscally preferable and noted the contract structure allows an initial two-year term with optional single-year extensions; administration said it evaluated other opportunities before recommending continuation.
A district resident, Aaron Zeller, asked about anticipated revenue from leasing three classrooms to BOCES. The superintendent replied the district is leasing space for special-education programs that currently have no district students enrolled; revenue depends on how many students enroll. He declined to give a firm dollar figure during the meeting, saying the board and administration do not yet have final numbers and estimating only a rough student count of 50–70 as a possible range for planning discussion.
The board moved and approved related dockets as part of routine business. Administration said leasing is a relationship-building opportunity with BOCES and will be monitored to prioritize West Hempstead students for future seats when possible.
