Commack Union Free School District, NY

Board of Education Meeting October 8, 2026

The Board of Education is reviewing a comprehensive personnel agenda including appointments, resignations, and coaching assignments. The board also voted to accept donations for athletic broadcasting and choreography.

• Accepted $2,400 donation from Commack Goal Club for Varsity Media soccer broadcasts
• Accepted $9,000 donation from Commack Kickline Booster Club for choreography fees
• Approval of personnel actions including the retirement of Guidance Counselor Mark Schwartz
• Appointment of Alexandra Rivera as English Teacher effective October 31, 2026
• Approval of winter 2026/2027 interscholastic coaching and co-curricular appointments

The Commack Board of Education adopted the 2026-2027 tax levy and approved a series of administrative, financial, and personnel items. The board also authorized a new Data Control Supervisor position and approved several service agreements, including capital project change orders and consulting contracts.

• Adopted 2026-2027 tax levy (4-0)
• Approved $6,048.60 change order for CMS HVAC work (4-0)
• Created Data Control Supervisor position (4-0)
• Approved student internship with Utica University (4-0)
• Approved data privacy agreements with four vendors (4-0)
• Approved Hoyt Farm use agreement for cross country team (4-0)
• Approved personnel agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes from Sept 3 and Sept 23, 2026 meetings (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting September 3, 2026

The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education approved the August 20, 2026 minutes and a personnel agenda. The board also passed a consent agenda covering 2026-2027 building emergency response plans, various consulting agreements, and a piggyback contract for capital projects. All motions passed with unanimous votes from the five members present.

• Approved minutes from August 20, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 2-12 (5-0)
• Approved Agreement with Huntington Arts Council for Journey Program
• Adopted 2026-2027 Building Emergency Response Plans
• Approved WS BOCES AS-7 Final Contract for 2025-2026
• Approved piggyback contract with Commercial Instrumentation Services, Inc.
• Approved Data Privacy Agreements for SLP Now, Heartbuilder, and Inspire Science

Board of Education Meeting August 20, 2026

The Commack Board of Education held a routine meeting to approve the 2026-2027 personnel agenda, including new teacher and staff appointments, retirements, and resignations. The board also accepted three donations totaling $2,650 for athletic and agricultural programs. No major budget or zoning decisions were made, as the agenda focused on administrative updates and staffing.

• Approval of 2026-27 Personnel Agenda including new teacher appointments and retirements
• Acceptance of $1,300 donation from Commack Grid Iron Booster Club for football broadcast
• Acceptance of $1,250 donation from Crab Meadow Men's Club for CHS Golf Teams
• Acceptance of 210 celery seedlings (valued at $100) from Helen's Nursery for Ag Program
• Approval of minutes from July 9 and July 21, 2026 meetings

Board of Education Meeting July 21, 2026

The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education met on July 21, 2026, and approved three owner-contractor agreements for summer 2026 capital project work. The meeting included procedural items like the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call, and the board voted unanimously to approve the contracts and adjourn.

• Approved Austin Interiors contract for CHS Digital Media Lab (2019 Bond, project 008-038)
• Approved Capital Renovation contract for Burr and Sawmill canopies (2025-2026 Capital, projects 035-026/036-026)
• Approved Milburn Flooring contract for CHS Anatomage Lab and CHS Digital Media Lab (2019 Bond, projects 008-037/008-038)

The Board of Education approved the Owner-Contractor Agreements for the 2026 Summer Capital Project work. The motion was carried unanimously by the three members present. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Owner-Contractor Agreements for 2026 Summer Capital Project work (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Education Meeting July 9, 2026

The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is holding its annual reorganization meeting, including electing a president and vice-president, and swearing in new trustees. The board will also vote on appointments and designations for the 2026-2027 school year, accept a donation, approve minutes, and act on a personnel agenda that includes new hires, resignations, and leaves.

• Election of Board President and Vice-President
• Appointments and designations for 2026-2027 school year
• Public hearing on Policy #3410 - Code of Conduct
• Accept donation of golf items valued at $209.92 from PGA Tour Superstore
• Personnel actions: 7 probationary appointments, 1 rescission, 13 resignations, 1 retirement, leaves of absence

The Commack UFSD Board of Education held its reorganization meeting and approved all items on the agenda, including appointments and designations for the 2026-2027 school year, a 22-item consent agenda covering contracts and agreements, and two memoranda of agreement with the Commack Teacher Aides Association and Commack Security Guards Association. The board also approved the first and second readings of multiple policies, including a new Social Media Use policy. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved appointments for 2026-2027 school year (5-0)
• Approved official designations for 2026-2027 school year (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 2-23 including APPR certification, data privacy agreements, food services contract extension with Whitsons Nutrition, and various resolutions (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Commack Teacher Aides Association for 7/1/2026-6/30/2031 (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Commack Security Guards Association for 7/1/2026-6/30/2030 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of 10 policies and second reading/adoption of policies including new Policy #6412 Social Media Use (5-0)
• Approved minutes from June 4 and June 18, 2026 meetings (5-0)
• Approved personnel agenda (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting June 18, 2026

The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education held a brief meeting on June 18, 2026, consisting primarily of procedural items. The only substantive action taken was the authorization of the law firm Bond, Schoenke & King to initiate appeals to the New York State Education Department, Office of State Review, regarding a specific student discussed in executive session. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Resolution authorizing Bond, Schoenke & King to appeal to NY State Education Department regarding a student
• Roll call recorded for Trustees Dana Schultz, Gus Hueber, Sue Hermer, Nicole Goldstein, and Superintendent Dr. Jordan Cox

Board of Education Meeting June 4, 2026

The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving personnel actions (retirements, resignations, leaves, appointments), accepting donations, and approving minutes. The agenda also includes student recognitions and public comment periods. Most items are procedural, with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.

• Accept donations: $500 each to Classes of 2028-2030 from CHS PTA, $3,180 tent from Road Runner Booster Club, $1,500 from Commack SEPTA for Special Education Summer Program
• Approve personnel actions: retirements (JoAnn Raguso), resignations (Angela Bracco, Michael Comerchero, Aiden Chavez, Gina Velasquez), leaves of absence, and appointments (Daniel Mascia, Erin Nahoum as probationary teachers)
• Approve summer staff for Special Education Extended School Year Program (July 1 - Aug 12, 2026) and other summer programs
• Approve minutes from May 7, 2026 meeting and Annual Budget and Trustee Vote
• Recognize students for science fairs, arts, athletics, and academic achievements

Board of Education Meeting May 19, 2026

The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to accept the results of the Annual Meeting and Budget Vote held on May 19, 2026. The board will approve the outcomes of Proposition #1 (Budget & Trustee Vote) and Proposition #2 (change from 'by seat' to 'at large' trustee elections). The agenda also includes routine items like the pledge and adjournment.

• Accept results of Annual Meeting and Budget Vote (May 19, 2026)
• Proposition #1: Budget & Trustee Vote
• Proposition #2: Change from 'by Seat' to 'At Large' trustee elections
• Motion to accept results carried (Aye: Hender, Schultz, Hueber, Goldstein)

Board of Education Meeting May 7, 2026

The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct a budget hearing and vote on routine administrative items, including personnel actions, donations, and consent agenda items. The board will also hear a student report and accept public comments.

• Budget hearing for the upcoming school year
• Personnel actions: abolishing a Curriculum Associate position, approving retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments
• Donations: bench valued at $1,200 and $1,000 to Wood Park's Library
• Approval of field trip to First In Math Competition in Albany
• Acceptance of internal audit reports and corrective action plans

Board of Education Meeting April 16, 2026

The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a personnel agenda that includes retirements, resignations, leaves, terminations, and appointments, as well as the adoption of the budget. The board will also accept a donation and approve minutes from previous meetings. Public comment is available for agenda items and general matters.

• Budget adoption
• Personnel agenda with retirements, resignations, leaves, terminations, and appointments
• Donation of two pole vault slide boxes valued at $694.49 from Commack Road Runners Club
• Approval of minutes from March 12 and March 26, 2026 meetings
• Consent agenda items 2-19

Board of Education Meeting March 12, 2026

The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine administrative items, including a personnel agenda with retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments, as well as a consent agenda covering agreements and plans. The board also accepted a donation from the Diamond Booster Club for baseball equipment. Public comment is available for agenda items and general matters.

• Accept donation from Diamond Booster Club: ATEC Casey Pro 3G Pitching Machine ($3,000), Pocket Radar ($300), and screens ($2,400) for CHS baseball
• Approve personnel agenda: retirements (Frances Conway, Stephanie Geoghegan, Patricia Hall, Diane Niemczyk), resignations (7 staff), leaves, appointments (tenure for Gabrielle Canevari, Dena Catuosco), and coaching appointments
• Approve consent agenda including Memorandum of Agreement with CTAA, Smart Schools Investment Plan, and disposal of obsolete items
• Approve minutes from February 12, 2026 meeting

Board of Education Meeting February 12, 2026

The Commack Board of Education is meeting to hear administrative reports, including an update and public hearing on the Smart Schools Bond Act and a review of the Governor's state aid proposal. The board will vote on the personnel agenda, which includes retirements, resignations, leaves, and coaching appointments, and will approve consent agenda items such as field trips and a resolution on a medical examination.

• Smart Schools Bond Act update/public hearing
• Approval of personnel agenda with 10 retirements and 7 resignations
• Approval of field trip to Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC, March 19, 2026
• Resolution directing an unnamed employee to undergo a medical exam under Education Law 913
• Approval of minutes from January 15, 2026 and December 18, 2025 meetings

Board of Education Meeting January 15, 2026

The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education met on January 15, 2026, to conduct routine business. The board approved a personnel agenda including retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments, accepted several donations, and passed a consent agenda covering field trips, agreements, and resolutions. The meeting also included student recognition and informational reports on the district-wide safety plan and policies.

• Approved personnel actions including retirements of six instructional staff and one civil service employee, and appointments of a teacher assistant and a network specialist.
• Accepted donations totaling $18,402.70, including $15,000 from the Joseph Weiss and Frances R. Weiss Family Trust for programs supporting students with developmental disabilities.
• Approved field trips for Commack High School cheerleading and dance teams to Orlando, FL, and FBLA to Rochester, NY.
• Approved affiliation agreements with Western Governors University, University of Mount Saint Vincent, WGU Knowledge Center, and St. Joseph's University.
• Approved a leasing agreement for voting equipment with Suffolk County Board of Elections.