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Southampton school board completes reorganization, approves personnel and health policy
Summary
At its reorganizational meeting, the Southampton Union Free School District board elected officers, appointed two student ex‑officio members, approved personnel and financial items (including appointment of a district clerk with one abstention), and adopted Policy 5404 on health and wellness.
The Southampton Union Free School District Board completed its yearly reorganizational meeting before opening its regular session Tuesday evening, electing its officers, appointing two ex‑officio student members and approving a slate of personnel and financial items.
After roll call and the administration of the oath to newly elected trustee Margaret H. Fowler, the board opened nominations for president and vice president. With no competing nominations, the board closed nominations and, in separate roll‑call votes, elected a board member identified in the meeting as Robert Zachary as president and elected Ruth White Dunn as vice president; the board noted the vice president was not present and the clerk will administer her oath at the next meeting.
The board moved to appoint two students as non‑voting ex‑officio members for the 2026–27 school year. Jan Grecia and Ani Bross (names appear with minor spelling variations in the transcript) were appointed; the resolutions specify one‑year terms beginning July 1, 2026, allow participation in discussions but not in votes or executive sessions, and require training on board procedures.
Under personnel items the board approved multiple hires and appointments, including the appointment of Amy Pearson as district clerk for the 2026–27 school year. The clerk appointment passed on a roll‑call vote with one trustee recording an abstention. The board also approved a bundled consent agenda of items 11.01–11.36 and financial items 12.01 and related personnel groupings as presented.
On policy, the board moved to adopt Policy 5404 (health and wellness regulations) on third reading. The policy passed on a roll‑call vote and was adopted as presented.
The meeting proceeded to the regular agenda after the reorganization adjourned. Before moving to a brief executive session to discuss a personnel matter, board members congratulated the class of 2026 and welcomed new staff and student representatives.
Actions at a glance: - President elected: board member identified in the meeting as Robert Zachary (roll‑call vote recorded). - Vice president elected: Ruth White Dunn (not present; oath to be administered at next meeting). - Student ex‑officio appointments: Jan Grecia; Ani Bross (one‑year terms, non‑voting). - District clerk appointed: Amy Pearson (appointment approved; one abstention recorded). - Policy adopted: Policy 5404 (health and wellness) on third reading. - Consent agenda and financial items: approved as presented.
The board then moved into executive session to discuss a particular staff member.
