Lynbrook officials said the New York State Universal Free Meals Program produced sharply higher participation at the start of school. The district contracted Aramark for food service; staff described early operational problems — especially with elementary breakfast preordering — and said changes were made to the ordering system.
The district began enforcing a new cell-phone ban on Sept. 4 and launched ID‑card scanning for high‑school entry. The student representative reported only eight phones were confiscated during the first two days at the high school, and administrators described the ID scanning step as a safety measure.
Board members reported extensive summer projects — bathroom renovations, new classroom and stairwell doors, elevator cab replacement and wireless door locks — are substantially complete. Officials credited custodial staff and facilities leadership for readiness at the start of school.
District leaders described student earnable credentials through Coursera, the launch of DECA and plans to add a financial‑literacy class; capacity and staffing needs were discussed but no curricular mandate was adopted at the work session.
District presenters told the board the Writing Revolution curriculum will be implemented across grades K–12 with teacher training underway and a district license for an AI lesson‑planning tool (branded internally as “Judy AI”). Board members asked about training coverage and whether the approach affects the high‑school writing lab.
Superintendent Paul Lynch reported the district launched summer programs serving 585 campers, upcoming STEM and enrichment offerings, ongoing capital work including restroom renovations, elevator replacement and door replacements, and introduced a newly seated ex officio student board member who will solicit student input districtwide.
District business staff presented an early 2025–26 budget outlook showing modest state aid increases but continued use of reserves, rising special‑education and transportation costs, and a notable district subsidy of the state‑mandated universal breakfast program.
The Lynbrook Union Free School District board approved three district goals for 2025–26 that prioritize a locally framed 'Profile of the O.W.L.' curriculum framework, expanded MTSS implementation and a reboot of shared decision-making (Compact). The board voted to adopt the goals by resolution.
The Lynbrook Union Free School District Board of Education approved revisions to the student code of conduct and adopted a new policy addressing personal electronic devices and state-required extreme-heat-day procedures after waiving the first reading and approving amendments.
District officials and students described expanded micro-credentialing for high-school classes, a LinkedIn-based alumni/business networking effort, STEAM night and a spring-break Italy trip. Students said the international trip and credential programs offered concrete "real-life" skills and networking opportunities.
