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Facilities, athletics and health budgets highlighted as trustees ask about sprinklers and new flag‑football program

Middle Country Central School District Board of Education · April 22, 2026
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Summary

Mr. Mercado presented the physical education, health, athletics and facilities components of the 2026–27 budget, noting capital projects (boilers/chillers), increased use of SchoolDude for work orders, and athletic participation metrics; trustees asked about sprinkler coverage and the expansion of flag football.

Mr. Mercado, presenting the physical education, health, athletics and facilities portion of the 2026–27 budget, described staffing and planned capital work and answered trustee questions on safety and participation.

Mercado said physical education staffing will remain stable (31 PE staff) and described curricular adjustments to identify athlete‑specific sections. He noted health education will be staffed with six instructors and will address topics from mental‑health awareness to nutrition and STD prevention. On…

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