New York / School Districts / BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Stacy Verde, the district's new assistant superintendent of elementary education, told the Brentwood Board of Education the "Graduation Plus" K-12 vision is driving improved state test results, expanded interventions and a request for additional counselors, social workers and interventionists for 2026-27.
New York / School Districts / BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Network and Systems Coordinator Candace Chang reported wireless upgrades to 10 buildings, expanded cybersecurity and camera-network work, requested increased equipment and contracted-services lines to support renewals and E-rate obligations, and proposed purchases for classroom interactivity and attendance management.
New York / School Districts / BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
District staff presented a $42.5 million proposed transportation budget (a 9.01% increase), described safety-zone modeling that could add about 13 buses at an estimated $1.3 million (requiring a separate voter proposition), and detailed safety and operational improvements including AI cameras, CPI training and added electric buses.
New York / School Districts / BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Director of Facilities Miguel Cruz presented completed renovations and a plan of summer 2026 capital projects — from security vestibules and cafeteria flooring to boiler replacements and a new food-service warehouse — and warned that supply-chain and vendor changes are driving some budget increases.
New York / School Districts / BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
A resident told the board that prolonged construction and bleacher placement behind single-family homes caused sleep and health impacts; a Local 7 representative urged Project Labor Agreements, and trustees authorized LanTech Group for Phase 2 work on a new football field.
New York / School Districts / BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Brentwood Union Free School District received the New York State School Boards Association 'Champions of Change' award for bilingual arts programming; the board also presented student winners of the Shanti Peace Art calendar and acknowledged regional PTA honors and teacher certifications.
New York / School Districts / BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Brentwood Board approved multiple personnel items including the appointment of Shannon Takali as assistant principal (elementary), authorized a settlement agreement with a former employee, approved a 'last chance' staff agreement, and authorized pay for school-safety guard training; most motions passed by voice vote during the Jan. 15 meeting.
New York / School Districts / BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Assistant Superintendent Stacy O’Connor opened the district’s 2026–27 budget workshops, outlining a calendar that culminates in a May budget vote and projections that show mixed retirement‑system impacts: TRS down ~ $300,000 while ERS rises ~9%, producing an overall benefits cost increase of roughly $1.3 million, staff said.
New York / School Districts / BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Director of School Safety Byron McCray reviewed 2025–26 security initiatives — cameras, door monitoring, vape detectors, repeaters — and asked the board to fund additional overtime, convert part‑time guards to full time, replace vehicles ($150,000 request) and add contractual costs for a proposed Evolv weapons‑detection system.
New York / School Districts / BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Brentwood High Principal Dr. Deshana Doolin told the board the 2026 graduation will be Saturday, June 27, with the newly renovated soccer field proposed as the venue. Staff warned a single, full-class ceremony will likely reduce per-family tickets (about two); surveys of parents and students will decide final format.