Baldwin Union Free School District, NY

Special Board Meeting (26-27 1S)

The Baldwin Board of Education will hold a special meeting on August 24, 2026, starting with a closed executive session to discuss personnel, contracts, and legal matters, followed by an open session. The board will consider approving several contracts for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, including occupational/physical therapy, speech/language evaluations, special education services, vision services, and agreements with Byte Curve and Guardian Bus Company. The agenda also includes a personnel actions report and public comments.

• Contract with Planet Sensory Occupational & Physical Therapy PLLC for 2025-2026 OT/PT services
• Contract with Nassau Speech and Language Center for 2025-2026 independent speech/language evaluation
• DOL-DOR agreement with Rockville Centre UFSD for 2026-2027 special education services for one student
• Contract with Tressa Probst for 2026-2027 vision services at $125.00 per 30 minutes
• Agreements with Byte Curve and Guardian Bus Company for 2026-2027

Regular Board Meeting (26-27 2R)

The Baldwin Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the Districtwide Safety Plan, then vote on the plan, a $571,000 change order for the Plaza Elementary School kitchen, and a consent agenda with contracts, insurance renewals, and personnel actions. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel, contracts, and legal matters, and public comment is invited.

• Public hearing and approval of Districtwide Safety Plan
• Change order G-003 for Plaza School kitchen: $571,000 increase
• Three toilet renovation change orders: decreases totaling $103,188.07
• Cell phone usage report for 2025-2026: $3,814.86
• Contract with Martin De Porres School for 2 students: $111,112.00

The Baldwin UFSD Board of Education approved the Districtwide Safety Plan, a Memorandum of Agreement with the Baldwin Teachers Association, and several other routine items. However, the entire consent agenda, including agreements with Nassau BOCES, insurance renewals, and various contracts, failed to pass because no board members were present for the vote. The board also entered executive session to discuss personnel, contracts, and legal matters.

• Approved Districtwide Safety Plan (4-0)
• Approved MOA with Baldwin Teachers Association (4-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions Report (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Committee on Special Education recommendations (4-0)
• Approved Home Tutoring and Special Education Service Report (4-0)
• Accepted donation of opera scores and music books (4-0)
• Authorized ballot destruction for votes prior to 2023 (4-0)
• Consent agenda failed due to no members present at vote

Reorganization Meeting/Regular Meeting- Open Session (26-27 1R)

The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education holds its annual reorganization meeting, electing a president and vice president, appointing district officers and staff, and approving financial management regulations for the 2026-27 school year. The board also certifies the results of the May 2026 election, with Pamela Green and Katrina Smith elected to the board.

• Pamela Green elected to a three-year term (718 votes) and Katrina Smith elected to an unexpired term (588 votes) in the May 19, 2026 election.
• Board elects President and Vice President for 2026-27 school year.
• Superintendent authorized to approve certified and classified staff appointments until next board meeting.
• District appointments approved: Ingerman Smith L.L.P. as District Counsel, Cullen & Danowski, LLP as External Auditor, and others.
• Financial management regulations approved, designating Jennifer Walsh as District Treasurer and Dr. James P. Robinson as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Administrative Services.

The Baldwin UFSD Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting and regular meeting on July 8, 2026, with three of five board members present. The board unanimously elected Pamela Green as President and Susan Cools as Vice President for 2026-27, approved numerous administrative appointments, and adopted a consent agenda including a $1,176,166 NYSIR insurance renewal (a 4.2% increase) and a $680,775 PM Pediatric Care agreement (a 3% increase). All votes were 3-0 in favor.

• Elected Pamela Green as Board President and Susan Cools as Vice President for 2026-27 (3-0)
• Approved superintendent authorization for certified and classified staff appointments (3-0)
• Approved district appointments, registrar appointments, and special board member assignments (3-0)
• Designated Baldwin Herald as official newspaper; Freeport Leader and Newsday as needed (3-0)
• Approved bank depositories: Capital One, NYCLASS, NYLAF, Metropolitan Commercial Bank (3-0)
• Approved NYSIR insurance renewal at $1,176,166, a 4.2% increase (3-0)
• Approved PM Pediatric Care agreement at $680,775, a 3% increase (3-0)
• Approved contracts for private school placements: Eden II ($70,525), Lowell ($59,519), Christopher School ($80,138) (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting (25-26 12R)

The Baldwin Board of Education is voting on a consent agenda that includes the 2026-2027 tax levy of $119,131,916, a software agreement with Heartland School Solutions for $9,055, and transfers to reserves totaling up to $18,152,922.12. The board also approved a $1,000 donation from Northwell Health to the Youth Change Leader Collaborative Climate Justice Group and recognized retirees and tenure staff.

• 2026-2027 tax levy of $119,131,916 ($112,944,587 school, $6,187,329 library)
• Master Software Services Agreement with Heartland School Solutions for $9,055
• Transfers to reserves: Capital Reserve #6 up to $10,000,000, Technology up to $2,500,000
• Student Accident Insurance renewal at $17,153 (0.2% decrease)
• Fuel Oil Storage Tank Liability Insurance renewal at $10,700.77 (11.6% increase)

The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education approved a $119,131,916 tax levy for 2026-2027, along with a consent agenda covering numerous contracts, insurance renewals, and service agreements. The board also recognized retirees, approved personnel actions including a new high school principal, and accepted donations. A parent urged the district to adopt an AI policy for the upcoming school year, but no action was taken.

• Adopted 2026-2027 tax levy of $119,131,916 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including software, insurance, and service contracts (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions, recognizing tenure staff and new principal (5-0)
• Approved special education service recommendations for Jan-May 2026 (5-0)
• Accepted $1,000 donation from Northwell Health to Youth Change Leader Collaborative (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 meeting dates, RTI plan, professional development plan, and guidance plan (5-0)
• Approved MOUs with Nassau Community College, LIU, and Molloy University for dual enrollment (5-0)
• Approved resolution to authorize ROC to negotiate data privacy agreements (5-0)

Board of Education Budget Vote and Election meeting

The Board of Education accepted the results of the 2026-2027 budget vote and board member election, and awarded contracts totaling $6,997,627 for kitchen and cafeteria additions at Brookside and Meadow Schools. The board also rescinded a prior award for cooperative roof repair services.

• Accepted budget vote and election results, including election of Pamela Green or Katrina Smith to the board and Carl Williams as Library Trustee
• Awarded $6,997,627 in contracts for kitchen and cafeteria additions at Brookside and Meadow Schools to multiple contractors
• Rescinded the April 15, 2026 award for Cooperative Roof Repair Bid #18-2026/27

The Baldwin UFSD Board of Education accepted the results of the May 19, 2026 budget vote and election. All four propositions passed, with the 2026-27 budget receiving 694 yes votes to 261 no votes. Pamela Green and Katrina Smith were declared elected to the Board of Education, and Carl Williams was elected as Library Trustee. The board also awarded a $6,997,627 contract for kitchen and cafeteria additions at Brookside and Meadow Schools and rescinded a prior roof repair bid award.

• Accepted 2026-27 budget vote results: Proposition 1 passed 694-261
• Declared Pamela Green elected to BOE for term July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029
• Declared Katrina Smith elected to BOE for unexpired term May 19, 2026 - June 30, 2027
• Declared Carl Williams elected as Library Trustee for term July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2031
• Awarded $6,997,627 contract for kitchen/cafeteria additions at Brookside and Meadow Schools (4-0)
• Rescinded April 15, 2026 award for Cooperative Roof Repair Bid #18-2026/27 (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting (25-26 11R)

The Baldwin Board of Education held a regular meeting, entering executive session for personnel, contracts, and legal matters before reconvening publicly. The board approved routine items including minutes, the treasurer's report, personnel actions, and special education recommendations. The main business was a consent agenda approving multiple 2026-2027 contracts, including external audit services for $50,500 and internal audit for $31,000.

• Approved external audit agreement with Cullen & Danowski, LLP for $50,500 (2% increase)
• Approved internal audit agreement with Nawrocki Smith, LLP for $31,000 (0% increase)
• Approved Sound Actuarial Consulting renewal for GASB 75 services at $10,200 (4.1% increase)
• Approved transportation contract extensions with Guardian Bus Company and Sunbright Transportation at CPI increase
• Approved Textbook Central agreement for 2026-2027 for non-public school textbook services

The Baldwin UFSD Board of Education approved a consent agenda containing numerous 2026-2027 contracts, including external and internal audit agreements, transportation extensions, and special education service providers. They also approved the Personnel Actions Report, special education recommendations, budget transfers over $10,000 for March 2026, and the appointment of registrars for the May 19, 2026 budget vote. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda with 2026-27 contracts (5-0)
• Approved external auditor Cullen & Danowski at $50,500 (5-0)
• Approved internal auditor Nawrocki Smith at $31,000 (5-0)
• Approved Sound Actuarial GASB 75 services at $10,200 (5-0)
• Approved budget transfers over $10,000 for March 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions Report dated May 13, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved special education service recommendations Jan-Apr 2026 (5-0)
• Approved registrars for May 19, 2026 budget vote (5-0)

Annual Meeting & Budget Hearing

The Baldwin Board of Education holds its annual meeting and budget hearing to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 school budget and the proposed 2026-2027 library budget. Public comments and questions are accepted in advance or in person. The meeting includes procedural items and adjournment.

• Discussion of proposed school budget 2026-2027
• Discussion of proposed library budget 2026-2027
• Public comments and questions accepted in advance by email or in person

The Baldwin Union Free School District held its Annual Meeting and Budget Hearing on May 6, 2026. The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM and included public comments and questions. No substantive decisions were recorded; the board only adjourned.

• Meeting called to order at 7:05 PM
• Public comments and questions heard
• Motion to adjourn approved

Special Board Meeting - (25-26 6S)

The Baldwin Board of Education will vote on the proposed 2026-27 Nassau BOCES administrative operations budget of $28,663,061 and select candidates for the BOCES board for a three-year term. The meeting also includes public comment and procedural items.

• Approval of the 2026-27 Nassau BOCES Administrative Operations Budget ($28,663,061)
• Vote on candidates for the Nassau BOCES Board for a three-year term (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029)

The Baldwin Board of Education approved the 2026-27 proposed Nassau BOCES administrative operations budget and elected four candidates to the Nassau BOCES Board. The vote was unanimous among the four members present, with one trustee absent. The meeting then moved into executive session and adjourned.

• Approved 2026-27 Nassau BOCES administrative operations budget (4-0)
• Elected Deborah Coates to Nassau BOCES Board (all in favor)
• Elected Jeanne D'Esposito to Nassau BOCES Board (opposed, motion carried)
• Elected Lawrence Greenstein to Nassau BOCES Board (all in favor)
• Elected Douglas J. Pascarella to Nassau BOCES Board (all in favor)
• Adjourned public meeting and entered executive session (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting (25-26 10R)

The Baldwin Board of Education is acting on a consent agenda that includes awarding a cooperative roof repair bid, approving a $31,544.60 change order for the Plaza School kitchen project, and extending transportation contracts for 2026-2027. The board also adopts a resolution advocating for local voter approval of charter school applications and approves an interim principal agreement with Dr. Michelle Gallo.

• Award of 2026-2027 Cooperative Roof Repair Bid to lowest responsible bidders
• Change order for Plaza School kitchen project, $31,544.60 increase, contractor Pro Con Group, Inc.
• Transportation contract extensions for Suburban Bus, We Transport, and First Student for summer 2026 and school year 2026-2027
• Adoption of Policy 8130 on School Safety Plans and Teams (second read)
• Resolution advocating for legislation requiring charter school applications to be approved by local voters

The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education adopted the 2026-2027 proposed budget of $180,001,342, approved propositions for capital and technology reserve fund usage, and set the budget vote for May 19, 2026. The board also approved personnel actions, special education services, a roof repair bid, and various contracts. All votes were unanimous among the four voting members present.

• Adopted $180,001,342 2026-2027 proposed budget (4-0)
• Approved Proposition #3 for Capital Reserve 2023 funds (4-0)
• Approved Proposition #4 for Technology Reserve 2022 funds (4-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions Report dated April 15, 2026 (4-0)
• Awarded Cooperative Roof Repair Bid #018-2026/27 (4-0)
• Approved change order for Plaza School kitchen project (4-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Guardian Bus Company for 5-hour vans (4-0)
• Appointed Susan Cools as chairperson for May 19, 2026 budget vote (4-0)

Regular Board Meeting (25-26 9R) NEW DATE

The Baldwin Board of Education is awarding major construction contracts, including a $27.3 million athletic center at Baldwin High School, a $1.97 million turf field and roof replacement at Baldwin Middle School, and a $1.34 million roof replacement at Baldwin High School. The board is also accepting donations totaling $2,000 from Northwell Health and Jovia Credit Union for student programs and teacher grants. The meeting includes a budget work session and approval of routine items like the treasurer's report and personnel actions.

• Award of $27,329,830 contract for Athletic Center at Baldwin High School to Renu Contracting and Restoration, Inc. and others
• Award of $1,970,000 contract for turf field and roof replacement at Baldwin Middle School to Barrett Roofs, Inc. and The Landtek Group, LLC
• Award of $1,336,000 contract for roof replacement at Baldwin High School to Barrett Roofs, Inc.
• Award of $7,789,853 in contracts for cafeteria and kitchen additions at Lenox and Steele Schools
• Acceptance of $500 donation from Northwell Health for Youth Climate Change Challenge and $1,500 from Jovia Credit Union for teacher grants

Regular Board Meeting (25-26 8R)

The Baldwin Board of Education held a regular meeting that included a budget work session, approval of minutes and treasurer's reports, and several action items. The board accepted donations for the arts and mentoring programs, approved a construction management contract with Park East Construction, and rescinded a prior award to Triton Construction.

• Accepted donation of mat boards and supplies valued at $6,070 from STU ART for the Fine Arts Department
• Accepted $1,200 grant from Ridgewood Savings Bank for the mentoring program
• Approved construction management contract with Park East Construction at 3% of costs for high school additions and roofing project
• Rescinded September 2025 award to Triton Construction for the same projects
• Approved 2024-2025 tuition rates: K-6 regular $12,192, special ed $46,157; 7-12 regular $13,393, special ed $47,358

Special Board Meeting - (25-26 5S)

The Baldwin UFSD Board of Education held a special meeting that included an executive session for personnel, contracts, and legal matters. The board approved an emergency 31-day transportation contract with First Student, Inc. for one student to and from Baldwin Middle School. The meeting also included public comments and adjournment.

• Approved emergency 31-day contract with First Student, Inc. from Feb 2 to Mar 2, 2026, for one student's transportation to Baldwin Middle School.
• Entered executive session at 5:02 PM to discuss personnel, contracts, and legal matters; reconvened at 5:29 PM.
• Public comments accepted via email or in person; restrictions on discussing staff/student matters.

Open Hearing and Regular Board Meeting (25-26 7R)

The Baldwin Board of Education held a public hearing on the District-Wide Safety Plan and approved routine business items including personnel actions, special education services, budget transfers, donations, and transportation agreements. The meeting also included recognition awards and reports from the superintendent and board members.

• Public hearing on District-Wide Safety Plan
• Donation of $3,100 from Plaza Fifth Grade Committee for a Podcast Room at Plaza Elementary School
• Mini-grant awards totaling $1,000 from Baldwin Foundation for Education for Qidi Boxes/3D Printing and LEGO Education Spike Prime Kit
• Donation of $2,300 from Baldwin Foundation for Education for the 'In Recognition of Excellence' Dinner
• Approval of budget transfers over $10,000 for November 2025