East Meadow board approves computer‑use policy and consent items; introduces Clark High School principal

At its March 16 meeting, the East Meadow Union Free School District board approved several routine and policy items and formally introduced the district—lark High School dministrator who will serve as the new principal.

The board unanimously approved the second reading of Policy 45‑26/45‑26R, governing computer use and acceptable use protections for student data; the administration reported there were no changes since the first reading on February 4. Trustees voted 7-0 to adopt the policy on second reading.

Board members also voted, each by recorded voice vote of 7-0, to approve the 2026–2027 school‑year calendar revision, CSE and CPSE recommendations, the personnel consent agenda (items G‑1 through G‑15), the business consent agenda (items H‑1 through H‑8), and custodial overtime for January 2026. The meeting record shows all listed consent actions passed unanimously.

Chair (listed in the meeting record as the presiding board voice) introduced Dr. Jim Miller as the new principal of Clark High School and invited him to address the audience. Dr. Miller thanked the board and community, described his enthusiasm for joining the district and said his door would be open to families and staff.

Why it matters: Policy 45‑26 formalizes the district pproach to computer use and student data safeguards; the consent agenda approvals clear personnel, business and operational items that allow the district to proceed with contracts, staffing and day‑to‑day operations. The introduction of a new high‑school principal marks an immediate personnel leadership change at Clark High School.

Next steps: The board will publish finalized policy documents and post the adopted calendar and consent items in its official minutes; the district flagged upcoming meetings on March 18 and reaffirmed a reminder about the March 17 bond vote.