At its Jan. 13 meeting the Hauppauge Union Free School District Board approved the Dec. 9, 2025 minutes (motion by Mister Crido, second Miss Collins) and the consent agenda (seconded by Mister Discredo); both votes were recorded as 6-0. The meeting adjourned after a unanimous vote.
During new business, Board member Mister Scribe asked the administration to confirm whether cursive instruction remains in the curriculum, urged more math and science contests for students, and asked about extending community-service expectations to middle-schoolers; Dr. Murphy said he'd consult curriculum staff and unpack the logistics with the appropriate administrators.
Superintendent Dr. Murphy reviewed winter building visits and alumni engagement, announced a district "hometown hero" podcast series, reminded families about midterms starting Jan. 20 and kindergarten registration, and praised a student-led blood drive that doubled prior turnout.
The Hauppauge Union Free School District Board of Education moved into executive session Jan. 13 to discuss a special education student and to seek legal advice; the board scheduled reconvening at 08:05. The transcript does not record a clear public vote tally or the substance of the closed session.
At a HAUPPAUGE Union Free School District Hometown Hero podcast, Navy veteran Frank D'Aversa and Deputy Dylan Heaver spoke to students about military service, policing, training requirements and community outreach, including a life-saving CPR response and veterans court work.
At its Dec. 9 meeting, the Hauppauge Union Free School District Board of Education presented Superintendent Dr. Don Murphy with a "Long Island School Hero" award from the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying, received student program updates including a Dec. 15 blood drive, approved minutes and the consent agenda, and noted staff tenure and hires.
The board approved a motion to make the Gary Sinise Foundation–sponsored trip to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum an annual offering for high school seniors after hearing student reflections and staff recommendations.
The Hauppauge Union Free School District Board of Education voted to go into executive session Oct. 14 to discuss matters related to the appointment of a corporation, seek legal advice from the board attorney and address issues affecting public safety; the board said it would return at 8:00.
The Board of Education unanimously approved naming the Hauppauge varsity soccer field at the middle school the John Ruffini Soccer Field, recognizing Ruffini's coaching record and support from former players and district athletic staff.
The Hauppauge Board of Education unanimously adopted a five-year strategic plan called "2030," outlining 36 objectives across student experience, academic excellence and community operations and committing the district to annual progress reporting.