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Student representatives highlight achievements as Malverne UFSD readies for budget season
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At a regular Malverne Union Free School District Board of Education meeting, student representatives highlighted recent awards and events, the superintendent praised the high school musical, and board members reminded families of registration deadlines and upcoming budget meetings; no public comments were recorded.
At a regular meeting of the Malverne Union Free School District Board of Education, student representatives highlighted recent student achievements, the superintendent praised the high school musical, and board members reviewed routine financial reports and key registration and budget dates.
The student board representative reflected on a recent student leadership forum at Saint Joseph University and said the experience underscored a shared goal among student leaders "of advocating for students and making sure their voices are heard." The representative added a priority for the remainder of the school-year term is to "broaden these conversations throughout all 4 schools in the district by connecting more with students across grade levels." The presentation closed with a pledge to encourage mentorships and to address academic pressure and student mental health concerns.
Melanie, who delivered a student overview, pointed to academic and extracurricular highlights at the high school and community. "Congratulations to Malvern High School senior, Matthew DeCosta, who was recently awarded the prestigious Princeton Prize in Race Relations," she said, and noted the high school's select choir attended the ACDA honor choir conference in Rhode Island. Melanie also outlined upcoming student events, including a National Honor Society induction and spirit week leading to Sports Night.
Board procedures proceeded with routine business: the board moved to approve the minutes and reviewed the January 2026 treasurer's report and monthly financials, which had been provided to members in advance. Board members were invited to raise questions on the financial reports either at the meeting or later; no substantive financial debate was recorded.
Staff announcements included reminders about deadlines that affect families: a staff member, identified in the meeting as Mr. Balzong, said, "The first is a non public school transportation application. That is due April 1," and noted that universal pre-K registration opened Dec. 1 and that families should register before the May 6 deadline. Superintendent Dr. Riana urged early kindergarten registration, saying, "Please, if you have a kindergartner, please please do not wait for the summer," noting early registration helps the district plan resources and transitions.
Dr. Riana also praised the high school's recent production of Chicago, thanking the cast, crew and orchestra members and calling the production "outstanding." She closed her remarks by describing this segment as the superintendent's report.
The board reviewed and accepted the consent agenda (items 10a–d) and confirmed a series of upcoming dates: a Board budget meeting on March 24 at 7 p.m., a budget adoption meeting April 14 at 8 p.m. at the MPAC, voter registration events on April 16 and May 8 at locations noted by the board, and the BOCES budget vote April 28 at 5 p.m. The public participation period produced no speakers.
The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn was made and approved by voice vote.
