Baldwin Union Free School District public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting (24-25 6R)
The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine actions including personnel, special education services, and business items. Notable decisions include accepting a $20,000 donation from the Herman Auerbach Memorial Trust Fund, approving a revised agreement with the Baldwin Public Library, and adopting a revised ethics policy. The agenda also includes first readings of policies on equal opportunity, sexual harassment, and student health services.
- Accept $20,000 donation from Herman Auerbach Memorial Trust Fund
- Approve revised Cooperation and Use Agreement with Baldwin Public Library
- Approve $36,750 agreement with Getting Smart, LLC for workshops
- Approve change order for Steele School toilet renovations (+$1,134.60)
- Adopt revised Policy 2160 (Code of Conduct Ethics)
Regular Board Meeting (24-25 5R)
The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 13, 2024, approving routine actions including minutes, treasurer's report, personnel actions, and special education recommendations. The board also accepted a $5,500 donation from the Simon Youth Foundation for Baldwin High School @ Shubert and approved a consent agenda covering budget transfers, service agreements, and equipment declarations.
- Accepted $5,500 donation from Simon Youth Foundation for Baldwin High School @ Shubert
- Approved budget transfers over $10,000 for September 2024
- Approved FBA of Syosset as FSA plan administrator at $5.00 per person per month (0% increase)
- Approved agreement with S.E.E.D.S. of the Willistons for special education services (e.g., speech therapy $140/hour)
- Approved contract with Rockville Centre UFSD for special education services for seven Baldwin students at St. Agnes School
Special Board Meeting (24-25 4S)
The Baldwin UFSD Board of Education held a special meeting to approve a consent agenda covering transportation items. The board approved new transportation contracts from We Transport and Sunbright for the 2024-25 school year, an emergency contract for a student at Sagamore Day Treatment Program, and mileage reimbursements for two parents. All items were approved unanimously.
- Approved transportation contracts with We Transport and Sunbright for 2024-25
- Approved 31-day emergency transportation contract for Sagamore Day Treatment Program (10/17-10/29/24)
- Approved mileage reimbursement agreement with G. Hernandez for Madonna Heights School
- Approved mileage reimbursement agreement with L. Campbell for BOCES Robert Williams Schools
Regular Board Meeting (24-25 4R)
The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 9, 2024, where it approved routine actions including personnel reports, special education services, and financial statements. The board also accepted donations totaling over $17,000, including $10,000 for a school musical and $7,149.35 for grants, and approved budget transfers and a budget development calendar.
- Accepted $10,000 donation from Educational Theatre Association for 'The Unsinkable Molly Brown' musical
- Accepted $7,149.35 donation from Baldwin Foundation for Education for 3D printers and athletic equipment
- Approved budget transfer over $10,000 for August 2024
- Approved change order decrease of $38,364.80 for toilet renovations at Steele Elementary School
- Approved revised change order increase of $24,280.07 for athletic complex renovations at Baldwin High School
Regular Board Meeting (24-25 3R)
The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 11, 2024, approving a consent agenda that included multiple business items, personnel actions, and special education recommendations. The board also received reports from the superintendent and public comments.
- Approved Change Order E-003 increasing the athletic complex renovation contract by $33,771.45 for Hinck Electrical Contractor, Inc.
- Approved decrease change orders totaling $243,262.85 credit for district-wide toilet renovations due to contractor cancellation.
- Approved contracts with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. for skilled nursing and related services for 2024-2025.
- Approved budget transfers over $10,000 for June and July 2024.
- Approved personnel actions report and special education committee recommendations.
Special Board Meeting (24-25 3S)
The Baldwin UFSD Board of Education held a special meeting on August 29, 2024, and approved several action items. These include a personnel actions report, a consultant agreement for bus dispatching, renewal of the Universal Pre-K provider agreement, and new transportation contracts. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved consultant agreement with Kristina Orlando for bus dispatching, up to 20 hours at $52/hour, through Dec 31, 2024
- Renewed UPK agreement with Cam-Held Enterprises Inc. d/b/a Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center for 2024-2025
- Approved new transportation contracts with First Student (Tiegerman schools) and We Transport (UCP-Roosevelt) from Aug 23, 2024 bid
- Approved Personnel Actions Report dated August 29, 2024 (not discussed publicly due to privacy)
Special Board Meeting (24-25 2S)
The Baldwin Board of Education held a special meeting to approve a Personnel Actions Report and recommendations for special education services for the 2024-25 school year. All items were approved unanimously by the four board members present.
- Approved Personnel Actions Report dated August 21, 2024
- Approved Pupil Services and CPSE/CSE Recommendations for the 24-25 school year
- Approved recommendations for services of the Committee on Special Education, SubCSE, 504 Committee, and Committee on Preschool Special Education for April through August 2024
Special Board Meeting (24-25 1S)
The Baldwin Board of Education approved two construction contracts at this special meeting: a base bid of $813,900 for the Health & Wellness Center at Baldwin High School and a total of $903,593 for lead remediation at Shubert Elementary School. Both motions carried with four votes in favor and one member not present.
- Approved $813,900 base bid award to Metro Group of Long Island Inc. for the Health & Wellness Center at Baldwin High School
- Approved $903,593 total award to SJS Construction Company for lead remediation at Shubert Elementary School
- Lead remediation contract includes base bid of $409,828.32 and three alternate bids (G1: $130,060.27, G2: $186,540.22, G3: $177,164.50)
Regular Board Meeting (24-25 2R)
The Baldwin Board of Education held a public hearing on the District-wide Safety Plan and approved a consent agenda covering multiple business items. Key actions include lease renewals with Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center for Milburn and Shubert schools, a $150,000 grant for a school-based health center at Baldwin Middle School, and a change order for athletic complex renovations at Baldwin High School.
- Public hearing on the District-wide Safety Plan
- Lease of Milburn School to Just Kids Early Childhood Learning Center for $315,173.72 annually
- Lease of first floor of Shubert School to Just Kids for $341,136 annually
- Grant disbursement agreement for $150,000 from DASNY for a School Based Health Center at Baldwin Middle School
- Change order E-002 for Athletic Complex Renovations at Baldwin High School, $25,912.46 contract increase
Reorganization Meeting [24-25](1R)
The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in newly elected members and electing officers for the 2024-25 school year. The board approved numerous administrative appointments, financial regulations, and designations, all by unanimous vote.
- Mary Jo O'Hagan elected President, Pamela Green elected Vice President
- Approved district appointments including District Counsel Ingerman Smith L.L.P. and external auditor Cullen & Danowski, LLP
- Designated Baldwin Herald as official newspaper for 2024-25
- Approved financial management regulations and designated chief account officers
- Authorized superintendent to appoint certified and classified staff until next board meeting