Baldwin Union Free School District public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Wed Dec 10, 2025
Regular Board Meeting (25-26 6R)
Board approves new scholarships, construction change orders, and budget transfers
The Baldwin Board of Education is approving several financial and operational items, including new scholarships, budget transfers, and construction change orders. The board also accepted corrective action plans from external and internal audits and renewed a contract with Equifax Workforce Solutions.
- Establishes Dr. Harish C. Sood Medical Professionals Scholarship ($500/year for 5 years) and two Dr. Rose Guercia Memorial Scholarships ($500 each) for 2026
- Approves $8,986.50 contract decrease for Health & Wellness Center at Baldwin High School (change order G-001 with Metro Group of Long Island)
- Approves revised fee structure for Elite Construction of New York, increasing construction management fees by $221,305 to a new total of $651,695
- Approves budget transfers over $10,000 for October 2025
- Approves contract with My Team: Psychology, Speech Language Pathology and Occupational Therapy, PLLC for a $5,000 independent educational evaluation
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🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.02 Enter into Executive Session
4 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea
1.03 Close Executive Session
4 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea
2.01 Open Session
4 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea
BoardDocs motion
56 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea
6.01 Personnel Actions Report
3 yea · 1 abstain
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Thomas F Smyth abstain
7.01 COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION, 504 COMMITTEE, AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION
4 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea
7.02 HOME TUTORING AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE REPORTS
4 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea
8.01 Dr. Harish C. Sood Medical Professionals Scholarship Award
4 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea
8.02 Dr. Rose Guercia Memorial Scholarship Awards
4 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea
9.01 Consideration of Consent Agenda
4 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea
10.01 Facilities Report
4 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea
11.02 Second Read and Adopt
4 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea
12.01 Resolution - CSEA Monitors, Health Aides, and Security Aides
4 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea
14.01 Motion to Adjourn
4 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea
Wed Nov 12, 2025
Regular Board Meeting (25-26 5R)
Baldwin school board approves contracts, budget transfers, and special ed services
The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 12, 2025, starting with an executive session for personnel, contracts, and legal matters. In open session, the board approved minutes, the treasurer's report, personnel actions, special education recommendations, and a consent agenda covering budget transfers and various contracts. The meeting also included a presentation by high school students performing a number from the musical 'Footloose' and public comments.
- Approved budget transfers over $10,000 for September 2025
- Approved agreement with Instructional Empowerment for principal evaluation model at $3,799.00
- Approved renewal with FBA of Syosset for flexible spending account administration at $5.00 per person per month
- Approved contracts with Amergis Healthcare Staffing for skilled nursing and related services
- Accepted donation of a bench from Class of 2025 for Baldwin High School courtyard
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🗳️ How they voted (16 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.02 Enter into Executive Session
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
1.03 Close Executive Session
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
BoardDocs motion
110 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
6.01 Personnel Actions Report
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
7.01 COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION, 504 COMMITTEE, AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
7.02 HOME TUTORING AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE REPORTS
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
8.01 Donation of a Bench at the High School from the Class of 2025
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
9.01 Consideration of Consent Agenda
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
10.01 Facilities Report
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
11.02 Second Read and Adopt
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
12.01 Resolution ERP
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
12.02 MOA CSEA- Maintenance and Operations
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
12.03 BTA Side Letter of Agreement
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
12.04 MOA Baldwin Special Education Teacher's Aide
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
12.05 Resolution - Settlement
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
14.01 Motion to Adjourn
5 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Katrina Smith yea
Thu Oct 30, 2025
Special Board Meeting - (25-26 4S)
Board approves emergency bus contract and tour agreement
The Baldwin Board of Education held a special meeting on October 30, 2025, where it approved two transportation-related actions: an emergency 31-day contract with First Student, Inc. to bring a student home for Veterans' Day weekend, and an agreement with J&R Tours for a student competition trip. The board also moved into executive session to discuss personnel, contracts, and legal matters, and authorized the superintendent to implement decisions.
- Approved emergency 31-day contract with First Student, Inc. for student transportation from The Center for Discovery in Monticello, NY, for Veterans' Day weekend (Nov 7-12, 2025)
- Approved agreement with J&R Tours, LTD for transportation to Grow NY Student Competition in Canandaigua, NY on Nov 13-14, 2025
- Held executive session at 6:20 PM to discuss personnel, contracts, and legal matters
- Authorized Superintendent to take administrative steps for implementation of decisions
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.01 Executive session -6:20 pm
3 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Katrina Smith yea
1.02 Executive into Public meeting - 6:40pm
3 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Katrina Smith yea
2.01 Call to Order - 6:40pm
3 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Katrina Smith yea
BoardDocs motion
6 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Katrina Smith yea · Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Katrina Smith yea
4.02 Agreement with J&R Tours - Grow NY Student Competition - November 13-14, 2025
3 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Katrina Smith yea
6.01 Motion to Adjourn
3 yea
Pamela Green yea · Susan Cools yea · Katrina Smith yea
Wed Oct 8, 2025
Regular Board Meeting (25-26 4R)
Baldwin school board approves $5,750 grant and multiple college agreements
The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on October 8, 2025, approving routine actions including the treasurer's report, minutes, personnel actions, and special education services. The board also accepted donations and approved several consent agenda items, including a $5,750 grant from the Simon Youth Foundation and agreements with local colleges for dual enrollment and teacher preparation programs.
- Approved $5,750 donation from Simon Youth Foundation Capacity Building Grant to Baldwin High School @ Shubert for 2025-2026
- Approved $282.14 donation from Willy Wonka ticket sales for Fine & Performing Arts programs
- Approved 2026-2027 Budget Development Calendar
- Approved Dual Enrollment Agreement with Nassau Community College for 2025-2026
- Approved agreements with Molloy University, Long Island University, and St. John's University for 2025-2026
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Thu Sep 25, 2025
Special Board Meeting - (25-26 3S)
Board appoints Katrina Smith to fill vacancy for remainder of school year
The Baldwin Board of Education held a special meeting to appoint a new board member. The board voted to appoint Katrina Smith to fill a vacancy for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year until a new election. The meeting was brief, lasting only a few minutes.
- Appointment of Katrina Smith as new Board of Education member for remainder of 2025-2026 school year
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Wed Sep 10, 2025
Regular Board Meeting (25-26 3R)
Board approves $2.73M electrical upgrades and $326K retirement payout
The Baldwin Board of Education approved a consent agenda including a $2,732,000 bid for elementary school electrical service upgrades, a $326,523.64 retirement payout from the employee benefit reserve, and several service contracts for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also accepted personnel actions, special education recommendations, and treasurer's reports for June and July 2025.
- Approved $2,732,000 bid award to L.E.B. Electric for elementary electrical service upgrades (Brookside, etc.)
- Approved $326,523.64 EBLAR utilization for Dr. Camhi's retirement payout
- Approved agreement with Annie's Frozen Yogurt for two frozen yogurt machines at zero lease cost, $107 per case plus distributor fees
- Approved construction management services award to Triton Construction and Elite Construction of New York for capital projects
- Approved credit card expenses totaling $16,743.46 for the period 7/15/24-6/15/25
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Fri Aug 29, 2025
Special Board Meeting - 2S
Board approves personnel actions, delegates, and appointments
The Baldwin Board of Education held a special meeting and approved a Personnel Actions Report, designated voting delegates for the NYSSBA Annual Meeting, changed the September 10 meeting location to Baldwin High School, and made district appointments for 2025-2026.
- Approved Personnel Actions Report dated August 29, 2025
- Designated Tom Smyth as voting delegate and Annie Dorseca as alternate delegate to the 2025 NYSSBA Annual Meeting
- Resolved that the September 10, 2025 Board meeting will be held at Baldwin High School
- Approved Saide Vidal as District Clerk and Assistant Records Access/Management Officer
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Personnel Actions Report
3 yea
Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
3.01 Voting Delegate
3 yea
Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
4.01 Resolution for Board of Education Meeting Location change for September, 2025 Meeting
3 yea
Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
5.01 School District Appointments for 2025-2026 School Year
3 yea
Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
6.01 Motion to Adjourn 7:55 am
3 yea
Thomas F Smyth yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
Thu Aug 21, 2025
Special Board Meeting - 1S
Baldwin school board approves personnel and special education actions
The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education held a special meeting on August 21, 2025, at the District Office Boardroom. The board approved the Personnel Actions Report and recommendations for special education services, after a brief executive session. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 7:59 AM.
- Approved Personnel Actions Report dated August 21, 2025
- Approved special education, 504, and preschool special education service recommendations for May-August 2025
- Held executive session from 7:35 AM to 7:46 AM
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
4 yea
Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
4.01 Personnel Actions Report
4 yea
Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
5.01 COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION, 504 COMMITTEE, AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION
4 yea
Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
6.01 Motion to Adjourn at 7:59 am
4 yea
Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
Wed Aug 13, 2025
Regular Board Meeting (25-26 2R)
Board approves 2025-26 BOCES agreements, nutrition coop, and new transportation contracts
The Baldwin Board of Education held a regular meeting with an executive session, a public hearing on the Districtwide Safety Plan, and an open session. The board approved a consent agenda covering numerous business items, including agreements with Nassau BOCES, a nutrition cooperative, and new transportation contracts for the 2025-2026 school year. They also adopted 2025-2026 Board Priorities and approved personnel and special education recommendations.
- Approved 2024-2025 Final and 2025-2026 Initial AS-7 Agreements with Nassau BOCES
- Approved participation in Long Island School Nutrition Cooperative Bid at $2,500 (0% increase)
- Approved new transportation contracts with Guardian, First Student, Sunbright/Scholastic, and We Transport for 2025-2026
- Approved agreement with HMB Consultants for Child Nutrition Program at $27,297.60 plus $800/day (3.4% increase)
- Approved flood insurance premium update adding $4,341
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
135 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
6.01 Personnel Actions Report
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
7.01 COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION, 504 COMMITTEE, AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
8.01 Consideration of Consent Agenda
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.01 Facilities Report
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
10.01 Districtwide Safety Plan
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
12.01 Motion to Adjourn
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
Wed Jul 9, 2025
Reorganization Meeting- Open Session (25-26 1R)
Baldwin school board reorganizes, elects Pamela Green president
The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting, swearing in newly elected members and appointing officers and district officials for the 2025-26 school year. The board approved routine administrative resolutions, including financial management regulations and the designation of the Baldwin Herald as the official newspaper.
- Elected Pamela Green as Board President and Susan Cools as Vice President for 2025-26
- Appointed Ingerman Smith L.L.P. and Hawkins, Delafield & Wood as district counsel
- Approved district appointments including District Clerk Jacqueline Torres and external auditor Cullen & Danowski, LLP
- Designated the Baldwin Herald as the official newspaper for 2025-2026
- Authorized the superintendent to appoint certified and classified staff until the next board meeting
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Executive Session into Public Meeting
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Pamela Green yea
BoardDocs motion
12 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · (Pamela Green Not Present at Vote) yea
Fri Jun 27, 2025
Special Board Meeting - 7S
Board approves three student transportation contracts for 2025-26
The Baldwin Board of Education approved three transportation contracts for the 2025-2026 school year: one with Nassau BOCES for 86 students, one with We Transport for two students, and one with First Student for one student. All motions carried unanimously. The meeting also included the pledge of allegiance and adjournment.
- Approved transportation contract with Nassau BOCES for 49 summer school and 37 school-year students in special placements
- Approved transportation contract with We Transport for one student to UCP School (summer 2025) and one to James E. Allen (2025-2026)
- Approved transportation contract with First Student for one student attending Eden II (summer 2025)
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Resolution: Transportation – New Contract – 2025-26 – Nassau BOCES
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
2.02 Resolution: Transportation - New Contract - 2025-26 - We Transport
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
2.03 Resolution: Transportation - New Contract - 2025-26 First Student
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
3.01 Motion to Adjourn
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
Wed Jun 11, 2025
Regular Board Meeting (24-25 12R)
Baldwin school board approves $431K construction amendment, $10M capital reserve transfer
The Baldwin Board of Education approved a consent agenda including a $431,225 amendment to Elite Construction of NY for capital improvement projects, and authorized up to $10 million in transfers to Capital Reserve #5 from year-end fund balance. The board also renewed several vendor agreements for the 2025-2026 school year, including legal counsel, insurance, and consulting services. The meeting included recognition of retirees and tenure staff, and approval of personnel actions and special education recommendations.
- Approved $431,225 amendment to Elite Construction of NY for partial roof replacements at Brookside, Plaza, Steele, and Meadow schools, toilet reconstruction at Steele, High, and Middle schools, Middle School electrical upgrade, and Plaza kitchen conversion
- Authorized up to $10,000,000 transfer to Capital Reserve #5 and $7,000,000 to Capital Reserve #6 from year-end fund balance
- Renewed legal counsel Ingerman Smith L.L.P. for 2025-2026 at $18,950 board counsel, $35,850 labor counsel, and $260/hour for litigation
- Approved $86,445 excess workers' compensation policy with Midwest Employers Casualty Company, an 11.3% decrease
- Approved $1,500 renewal of US Omni for 403(b)/457(b) plan administration, 0% fee change
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🗳️ How they voted (58 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.01 Executive Session- 5:30PM
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
BoardDocs motion
20 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
7.01 Personnel Actions Report
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
8.01 COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION, 504 COMMITTEE, AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
8.02 HOME TUTORING AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE REPORTS
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.01 Consideration of Consent Agenda
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.03 Budget Transfers over $10,000 for the month of April 2025
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.04 US OMNI Agreement 2025-2026
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.05 USA Shred Agreement 2025-2026
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.06 Storage Tank Liability Insurance Renewal 2025-2026
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.07 Nawrocki Smith 2025-2026 Agreement - ACA Consulting Services
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.08 Parent Transportation Agreement - Desiree Breitman
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.09 Excess Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Coverage
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.10 Health Source Group Agreement 2025-2026
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.11 Transfer to Reserves
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.12 Amendment to the 2022-2023 Agreement with Elite Construction of NY - Construction Management Services
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.13 Ingerman Smith Renewal - 2025-2026 Engagement Letter
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.14 2025-2026 Contracts for Students Attending Private/Residential Schools
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.15 2025-2026 Emerald Investigation Agreement
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.16 2025-2026 Contract with All About Kids - Special Education Tutoring and Related Services
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
Wed May 7, 2025
Regular Board Meeting (24-25 11R)
Board approves $2.3M in toilet renovation contracts for five schools
The Baldwin Board of Education approved multiple construction contracts totaling over $2.3 million for toilet renovations at Baldwin High School, Baldwin Middle School, Steele Elementary, Brookside Elementary, and Lenox Elementary. The board also approved a $25,380 claims audit agreement with Cerini & Associates, an $8,071.88/month public relations contract with Rosica Communications, and a transportation reimbursement agreement for a parent. A public hearing on tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers was held before the regular meeting.
- $1,486,600 general construction contract for toilet renovations at Baldwin High School, Steele Elementary, and Baldwin Middle School awarded to RENU Contracting & Restoration
- $692,000 general construction contract for toilet renovations at Brookside Elementary and Lenox Elementary awarded to Pro Con Group Inc.
- $153,950 electrical construction contract for toilet renovations at Baldwin High School and Baldwin Middle School awarded to Locust Valley Electrical
- $25,380 claims audit services agreement with Cerini & Associates, LLP for 2025-2026
- $8,071.88/month public relations agreement with Rosica Communications for 2025-2026
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🗳️ How they voted (23 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.01 Executive Session- 5:00PM
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
1.02 Executive Session into Public Meeting
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
BoardDocs motion
12 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
6.01 Personnel Actions Report
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
7.01 COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION, 504 COMMITTEE, AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
7.02 HOME TUTORING AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE REPORTS
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
8.01 Donation
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.01 Consideration of Consent Agenda
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.03 Budget Transfers over $10,000 for the month of March 2025
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.04 Agreement with Parent to Reimburse Transportation Expenses - Prashad Seeromanie
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.05 Claims Auditor Agreement 2025-2026 - Cerini & Associates, LLP
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.06 Health And Welfare Services Contracts - 2024-2025 - Rockville Centre UFSD; Freeport UFSD; Floral Park-Bellerose UFSD and Bellmore UFSD
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.07 Textbook Central Agreement 2025-2026
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.08 Agreement with Rosica Communications - 2025-2026
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.09 Bid for the Baldwin UFSD Toilet Renovations Project (electrical construction work) at Baldwin High School and Baldwin Middle School
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.10 Bid for the Baldwin UFSD Toilet Renovations Project at Baldwin High School, Baldwin Middle School, and Steele Elementary School
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.11 Bid for the Baldwin UFSD Toilet Renovations Project at Brookside Elementary School and Lenox Elementary School
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
10.01 Facilities Report
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
11.02 Second Read
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
12.01 Volunteer Firefighters and Volunteer Ambulance Workers Tax Exemption
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
Wed Apr 23, 2025
Special Board Meeting - 5S
Board approves BOCES members and 2025-2026 administrative budget
The Board of Education met to elect representatives to the Nassau County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). The Board also voted on the proposed Nassau BOCES Administrative Operations Budget for the upcoming school year.
- Election of Robert "B. A." Schoen, Fran N. Langsner, and Michael A. Jaime to the Board of BOCES
- Approval of the Nassau BOCES 2025-2026 Administrative Operations Budget totaling $27,877,216
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.02 ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF BOCES
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Pamela Green yea
2.01 Approval/Rejection of BOCES 2025-2026 Budget
4 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Pamela Green yea
Wed Apr 9, 2025
Regular Board Meeting (24-25 10R)
Board approves $38,890 settlement with Cooper Power & Lighting over canceled toilet renovation contract
The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 9, 2025, approving routine actions including personnel, special education services, and business items. Notable decisions include accepting a $38,890 settlement with Cooper Power & Lighting Corp. related to a canceled toilet renovation project, approving a $23,224.30 change order for the same project, and accepting a $3,800 donation for the high school band program.
- Approved $38,890 settlement with Cooper Power & Lighting Corp. over canceled toilet renovations contract
- Approved $23,224.30 change order for toilet renovations at Brookside Elementary School
- Accepted $3,800 donation from Orselli family for High School Band Program music commission
- Approved budget transfers over $10,000 for February 2025
- Approved transportation contract extensions for Summer 2025 and 2025-2026 with CPI increase
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🗳️ How they voted (40 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.01 Executive Session- 6:30PM
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
1.02 Executive Session into Public Meeting
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
BoardDocs motion
25 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
6.01 Personnel Actions Report
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
7.01 COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION, 504 COMMITTEE, AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
7.02 HOME TUTORING AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE REPORTS
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
8.01 Donation of $3,800 to the High School Band Program
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.01 Consideration of Consent Agenda
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.03 Budget Transfers over $10,000 for the month of February 2025
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.05 Federal Single Audit 2024
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.06 Change Order for the Toilet Renovations Project at Brookside School
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.07 Approval of the Settlement Agreement - Cooper Power & Lighting
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.08 Affordable Care Act Compliance (ACA) – Establishment of Measurement Periods
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.09 Shutterfly Lifetouch, LLC – Agreement and Rider to Agreement - 2025-2026
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.10 Transportation Contract Extensions 2025-2026
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.11 Agreement with Manhasset UFSD for Parentally Placed Students 2024-2025
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.12 SEDCAR Agreements - 2024-2025
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.13 Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement with Oyster Bay-East Norwich 2024-2025
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.14 Agreements with Tiegerman School and United Cerebral Palsy Assoc. of Nassau County 2024-2025
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.15 DOL-DOR Agreement for Special Ed Services 2025-2025
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
Wed Mar 19, 2025
Regular Board Meeting (24-25 9R)
Board approves $243K in toilet renovation change orders, auditor contracts
The Baldwin Board of Education will hold a budget work session and regular meeting, voting on a consent agenda that includes approving change orders reducing costs for district-wide toilet renovations by a total of $243,262.85, and agreements for internal and external audit services for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approved change orders decreasing contracts for toilet renovations at seven schools by $15,650 to $95,667.60 each, totaling $243,262.85.
- Approved internal auditor agreement with Nawrocki Smith, LLP for $31,000 (2% increase).
- Approved external auditor agreement with Cullen & Danowski, LLP for $48,500 (14.1% increase).
- Approved budget transfers over $10,000 for January 2025.
- Approved 2024-2025 contracts for students at private/residential schools: Eden II ($66,477) and SCO Family of Services-Madonna Heights ($75,538).
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🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.01 Executive Session- 5:30PM
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
1.02 Executive Session into Public Meeting
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
BoardDocs motion
85 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
7.01 Personnel Actions Report
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
8.01 COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION, 504 COMMITTEE, AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
8.02 HOME TUTORING AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE REPORTS
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.01 Consideration of Consent Agenda
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
10.01 Facilities Report
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
11.02 Second Read
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
12.01 Resolution for Annual School Election and Budget Vote Ballot
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
12.02 Property Tax Report Card, Administrative Compensation Disclosure, and Six-Day Budget Notice
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
12.03 RESOLUTION OF BOARD OF EDUCATION - RIC One Risk Operations Center Collaboration
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
13.01 NOMINATION OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF BOCES
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
15.01 Motion to Adjourn
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
Wed Feb 12, 2025
Regular Board Meeting (24-25 8R)
Baldwin school board holds first budget work session for 2025-26
The Baldwin Board of Education held a regular meeting that included Budget Work Session #1 covering revenue, administrative, and capital components. The board also approved personnel actions, special education services, and several business items including contracts and donations.
- Budget Work Session #1 on revenue, administrative and capital components
- Donation of $955 from Jovia Credit Union for teacher grants at Plaza School
- Amendment to Zycron Industries contract increasing maximum from $50,000 to $100,000
- Health and welfare services contracts with Lynbrook UFSD ($8,231.16) and Jericho UFSD ($49,819.18)
- Transportation contract with We Transport for one student to Evergreen Charter School
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🗳️ How they voted (15 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.01 Executive Session- 6:45PM
3 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
1.02 Executive Session into Public Meeting
3 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
BoardDocs motion
33 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
7.01 Personnel Actions Report
3 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
8.01 COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION, 504 COMMITTEE, AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION
3 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
8.02 HOME TUTORING AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE REPORTS
3 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
9.01 Donation from Jovia Credit Union for the "Funding Your Ideas" Grant
3 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
9.02 Donation of a Bench at the High School from the Class of 2024
3 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
10.01 Consideration of Consent Agenda
3 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
11.01 Facilities Report
3 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
12.02 Second Read
3 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
13.01 CALENDAR FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
3 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
14.01 Nassau County Board Of Elections Memorandum Of Agreement
3 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
14.02 Resolution
3 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
15.01 SEQRA Type II Resolution for the Electrical Service Upgrade Projects at Lenox School and Meadow School and the Roofing Replacement Project at Baldwin High School
3 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea
Wed Jan 8, 2025
Regular Board Meeting (24-25 7R)
Baldwin school board accepts donations, approves contracts and audits
The Baldwin Union Free School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on January 8, 2025, approving routine items including minutes, treasurer's report, personnel actions, special education services, and a consent agenda with contracts and donations. The board also received a presentation on K-5 literacy and held a first read of a Title IX policy.
- Accepted $1,000 donation from Ridgewood Savings Bank for Mentoring Program
- Accepted $2,500 Helping Hands Mini Grant from Sourcewell/AASA
- Accepted $1,850 for Mini-Grants from Baldwin Foundation for Education
- Approved contract with Martin De Porres School for 3 students at $52,366 each
- Approved H2M Architects + Engineers proposals for pre-construction services
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🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.01 Executive Session - 5:05 PM
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
BoardDocs motion
60 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea · Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
6.01 Personnel Actions Report
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
7.01 COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION, 504 COMMITTEE, AND COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
7.02 HOME TUTORING AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICE REPORTS
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
8.01 Donation of $1,000 - Mentoring Program Grant
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
8.02 Donation of $2,500 - Sourcewell Helping Hands Mini Grant
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
8.03 Donation of $1,850 for Mini-Grants from the Baldwin Foundation for Education, Inc.
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
9.01 Consideration of Consent Agenda
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
10.01 Facilities Report
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
11.02 Second Read
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
13.01 Establishment of Mileage Rate for 2025 - Set by the IRS
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
14.01 Reporting Requirements for Elected or Appointed Officials
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea
16.01 Motion to Adjourn
5 yea
Mary Jo O'Hagan yea · Thomas F Smyth yea · Susan Cools yea · Annie Doresca yea · Pamela Green yea