New York / School Districts / MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
A Manhasset resident read a Jan. 27 letter saying the district requested a New York State Education Department exemption in July 2025 that appears to have excluded Muncie Park Elementary from offering breakfast despite a March 2025 survey showing sufficient family interest; the board said it will research the matter and report back.
New York / School Districts / MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its Jan. 29 meeting the Manhasset Union Free School District Board approved a personnel schedule and a consent agenda that included a stipulation of settlement, appointment of an impartial hearing officer for SED case 513388, a labor agreement and a cross-contract with Eastern Suffolk BOCES; votes were 5-0.
New York / School Districts / MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The board added a section on artificial intelligence to its acceptable‑use policy, permitting district‑approved AI platforms when supervised by instructors and vetted by the cybersecurity/data‑privacy officer; rollout to faculty and monitoring by departments were described.
New York / School Districts / MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board members reviewed design, rising costs and procurement options for an athletic‑hallway renovation estimated near $500,000; community boosters have raised $85,000 and a $125,000 DASNY grant is earmarked for showcases.
New York / School Districts / MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Volunteers with Project Share told the board they support 155 students districtwide and raised nearly $26,000 in 10 days for holiday gift cards, groceries and essentials; organizers described anonymous referrals through school social workers.
New York / School Districts / MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
A student senate report described a spike in mental‑health strain tied to heavy schedules and nine‑period days; the board responded by proposing a survey, workshop, task force and budget considerations to support student wellness.
New York / School Districts / MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its Dec. meeting the Manhasset Board heard a budget presentation showing a $115 million plan heavily funded by local taxpayers and warned that rebidding transportation contracts could add $1.2M–$1.8M in costs, forcing tough tradeoffs under the state tax cap.
New York / School Districts / MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Trustees approved phase 3–4 bid awards for the Black Box Theater. Staff said construction is scheduled to begin the week of Dec. 15 (after hours) with a contract completion date of May 1; asbestos-containing ceiling, some flooring and pipe wrap will be removed.
New York / School Districts / MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
The district reported an Office of the State Comptroller audit of non-payroll disbursements (07/01/2023–12/31/2024) found 15 wire transactions totaling $2.4 million were properly reviewed; testing of 137 invoices totaling $380,000 identified 10 invoices lacking confirming purchase orders; staff say training and a corrective action plan address the findings.
New York / School Districts / MANHASSET UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
At its meeting, the Manhasset Union Free School District Board voted 3–0 to approve the personnel schedule (including hiring an assistant transportation supervisor), a MESPA side letter creating a voluntary sick-leave contribution fund, and the consent agenda; the board then entered executive session on personnel.