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Massapequa Union Free School District honored its field hockey (fifth straight Nassau County title), football (Long Island champions and Rutgers Cup winners), and boys volleyball (first-ever Division 1 New York State champions) at a recognition ceremony preceding the regular board meeting.
New York / School Districts / MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Massapequa Board approved a contract amendment tied to its existing transportation provider and authorized the district to file an annual agreement form with the New York State Education Department; officials noted the zero-emission bus extension deadline is March 31 and 2027 is the first required purchase year.
New York / School Districts / MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board members defended their decision to maintain segregated bathrooms and locker rooms with accommodations while appeals and federal litigation proceed; public commenters included medical experts advocating inclusive policies and residents criticizing the board’s lawsuits and fundraising.
New York / School Districts / MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board approved routine resolutions including IEP recommendations, consultant contracts, a memorandum of agreement, district financial-reserve plan and credit change orders, adopted a consent-agenda policy date, and rejected two boiler-replacement bids for McKenna and East Lake citing noncompliance with New York27s Wicks Law and plans to re-bid the work.
New York / School Districts / MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
A district safety-plan addendum formalizing AED, CPR and medical emergency annexes was posted for 30 days after Mr. Flynn explained the addendum responds to a state cardiac emergency memo; the district said teaching AED/CPR and Stop the Bleed awareness to secondary students will continue and the addendum will be adopted after the comment period.
New York / School Districts / MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
District leaders presented a comprehensive secondary-curriculum update highlighting 5,118 college credits earned by the last graduating class, about $14 million in scholarships, growth in AP and science research participation, a proposal to add college-level science research courses, and plans for district-specific seals and credentials by 2027.
New York / School Districts / MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Several residents criticized the board for recurring litigation (mascot, bathroom-related cases) and urged transparency on legal spending and facility-based solutions for student privacy; a board response stated the district is not paying for personal lawsuits and that cited suits are being handled pro bono.
New York / School Districts / MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board held a first reading to add language to the student code of conduct (policy 5365) to prohibit operating e-bikes, e-scooters, pedal bikes and skateboards on district property (devices must be walked); a public hearing is scheduled before final approval.
New York / School Districts / MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its Nov. meeting the Massapequa Union Free School District board opened a 30-day first reading to adopt NIST Cybersecurity Framework version 2 for policy 8635, citing stronger governance and supply-chain guidance, with formal adoption targeted for Jan. 8.
New York / School Districts / MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Massapequa board approved a package of routine resolutions including IEP recommendations, consultant contracts, trip transportation contracts, memoranda of agreement with staff groups, two small donations, committee appointments, and a financing resolution for an energy performance contract with Johnson Controls Inc.