Commack Union Free School District public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Meeting December 18, 2025
The Commack UFSD Board of Education is meeting to hold two public hearings: one on a property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, and another on an amended District Wide Safety Plan incorporating a Cardiac Emergency Response Index as required by New York State's 2025 Desha's Law. The board will also consider a consent agenda including an affiliation agreement with Brescia University, a resolution to destroy ballots from the 2025 annual election, and a personnel agenda with appointments, resignations, and leaves.
- Public hearing on property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
- Public hearing on amended 2025-2026 District Wide Safety Plan (Desha's Law) with deadline January 20, 2026
- Approval of personnel actions including tenure for Principal Daniel Ciccone and Guidance Counselor Gabrielle Moore
- Resolution to destroy ballots from 2025 annual election
- Affiliation agreement between Commack UFSD and Brescia University
Board of Education Meeting November 20, 2025
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving personnel actions (resignations, leaves, appointments) and accepting donations. The agenda also includes public comment periods and reports from the student ex-officio and elementary innovation presentation.
- Accept donations: $2,000 from Sawmill Intermediate PTA, memorial bench valued at $1,569, $207.65 from K12 Licensing
- Approve personnel actions: resignations, leaves, appointments, including new Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations
- Approve minutes from October 9, 2025 meeting
- Public comment periods for agenda items and general matters
Board of Education Meeting October 9, 2025
The Commack Board of Education is meeting to take action on a personnel agenda that includes creating an Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations position, abolishing the Associate Superintendent role, accepting retirements and resignations, approving leaves, and making appointments. The board will also vote on accepting donations totaling $35,460 and approving minutes from previous meetings. The agenda includes standard procedural items like the pledge, roll call, and public comment periods.
- Donations: $2,000 from Sawmill PTA, $2,500 from Cox Media Group, $30,000 from Commack Educational Foundation, $960 from Melissa Sudano & Jonathan Smith
- Personnel: Create Assistant Superintendent for Business & Operations (effective 1/3/26), abolish Associate Superintendent for Business & Operations (effective 1/3/26)
- Retirements: Laura Newman (Associate Superintendent) effective 1/2/26, Scott Wynne (Math Teacher) effective 6/30/26
- Appointments: Lisa DeRienzo (Curriculum Associate), Scott Oshrin (Assistant Superintendent for HR), Amanda Schleisner (Social Worker) with tenure effective dates
- Approval of minutes from September 4, 2025 and September 30, 2025 meetings
Board of Education Meeting September 4, 2025
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine administrative items, including personnel actions, emergency response plans, consulting agreements, and field trips. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings.
- Approved personnel agenda including resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence
- Adopted 2025-2026 Building Emergency Response Plans for all district buildings
- Approved consulting agreements with Baum, Eden II, Music Theatre International, and SCOPE
- Approved Whitsons Culinary Group's A La Carte price increases for 2025-2026
- Approved field trips to Museum of Modern Art and Metropolitan Opera
Board of Education Meeting August 26, 2025
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approving personnel actions (appointments, resignations, retirements, leaves), accepting a donation of photography equipment, and approving minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes informational reports from the student ex-officio member, a cell phone update, and board goals for 2025-2026. Public comment is available for agenda items and general matters.
- Accept donation of photography equipment for CHS Art Department valued at $1,920-$3,200 from Judy Frenkel
- Approve personnel agenda including 14 probationary appointments (e.g., teachers, teacher assistants) effective 8/27/25
- Approve retirements of 4 staff (e.g., Sharon Claps, PE teacher at CMS) and resignations of 17 staff
- Approve 4 leaves of absence (FMLA and contractual) for staff
- Approve minutes from July 10, 2025 board meeting
Board of Education Meeting July 10, 2025
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is holding its annual reorganization meeting, including electing a president and vice-president, swearing in a new trustee, and approving appointments and designations for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also accept donations, approve minutes from prior meetings, and act on a detailed personnel agenda covering retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments. Administrative reports on the emergency plan, summer projects, and policy updates are scheduled.
- Accept donation from Daniela Conte Foundation: butterfly reading bench for Sawmill's Library valued at $2,195.00
- Accept donation from Commack Soccer League: temporary lighting for Soccer Under the Stars at CHS on 9/30/25 valued at $5,200.00
- Approve personnel actions including tenure for Joanne Fennessy as Director of Mathematics effective 7/1/25
- Approve 14 probationary appointments and numerous substitute teacher appointments for 2025-2026
- Approve minutes from June 5, June 12, and June 23, 2025 meetings
Board of Education Meeting June 23, 2025
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education met on June 23, 2025, and approved a consent agenda containing several items, including collective bargaining agreements with three employee unions, a settlement agreement with an employee, bids, and a software subscription. The meeting also included public comment periods and standard procedural items.
- Ratified memorandum of agreement with Local 237, IBT (building and grounds unit) for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027
- Ratified memorandum of agreement with Commack Administrators & Supervisory Association for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2030
- Ratified memorandum of agreement with Commack School Office Professionals Association for July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2027
- Approved settlement agreement with Employee #12462
- Approved WeVideo subscription agreement for 2025-2026 school year
Board of Education Meeting June 5, 2025
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including recognizing staff and students, accepting donations, approving minutes, and acting on a detailed personnel agenda. The personnel agenda includes tenure appointments, probationary appointments, retirements, resignations, and leaves of absence. The board will also accept several donations totaling over $2,900.
- Accept donations totaling $2,923.86, including $1,500 from CHS PTA for Classes of 2027-2029 and $1,000 from Commack Retired Teachers for Sawmill's Library
- Approve tenure for 15 staff, including Assistant Principal Eric Biagi and Assistant Superintendent Timothy Russo
- Approve 26 probationary appointments for 2025-26, including teachers and specialists
- Accept retirements of Dolores Godzeiba, Charles Marchese, and Dawn Stewart
- Approve leaves of absence for 9 employees, including FMLA and personal leaves
Board of Education Meeting May 20, 2025
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 20, 2025, and to swear in a new board member. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main action being the formal approval of the vote results.
- Acceptance of Proposition #1 (The Budget) vote results
- Swearing in of new Board of Education member
- Motion to adjourn the meeting
Board of Education Meeting May 8, 2025
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct routine business, including a budget hearing, public comment, and approval of donations, minutes, personnel actions, and a consent agenda. The board will vote on accepting donations totaling over $30,000, approve a personnel agenda with resignations, leaves, and appointments, and accept audit reports and a child nutrition review.
- Accept $25,000 donation from Burr PTA for a Burr Student Union
- Accept $500 donation from Greater Commack Chamber of Commerce for a scholarship
- Accept $200 donation from Amy Rose Grabina Foundation for FBLA
- Approve personnel actions including resignations, leaves, and new appointments
- Approve consent agenda including internal audit reports and child nutrition review
Board of Education Meeting April 10, 2025
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct routine business, including accepting donations, approving personnel actions, and approving minutes. The agenda includes a budget proposal and policy updates for discussion, but no specific details are provided in the agenda text.
- Accept $2,200 from CHSN Class of 1974 for four Michael John Monaghan Memorial Scholarships
- Accept $500 from Chris Galluzzo for two Jeff Galluzzo Memorial Scholarships
- Accept $1,000 from SOS Awareness Foundation for two Sounds of Silence Mental Health Professional Scholarships
- Approve personnel agenda including abolishing 1 Payroll Supervisor position, retirement of Pamela Dantzler, and appointments of Peter Myers and Gabriela Prieto as teachers
- Approve minutes from March 6, 2025 Board meeting and March 27 and April 3, 2025 Special Meetings
Board of Education Meeting March 6, 2025
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving personnel actions, accepting donations, and approving a consent agenda with items like BOCES nominations, field trips, and contracts. The agenda also includes informational updates on social-emotional goals and armed security, plus public comment periods.
- Approved personnel actions including retirements, resignations, leaves, appointments, and a termination
- Accepted donations: 10 executive chairs for Burr Intermediate and a Buddy Bench for North Ridge Primary
- Nominated Ilene Herz, Brian Sales, and Peter Wunsch for Western Suffolk BOCES Board (2025-2028)
- Approved field trip to Albany State Capitol for Legislative Advocacy Committee on March 19, 2025
- Approved 2024-2025 Health & Welfare Contracts with 42 listed school districts
Board of Education Meeting February 13, 2025
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and vote on administrative reports, committee updates, and a personnel agenda that includes retirements, appointments, and leaves. The board will also vote on accepting donations and approving the consent agenda. Public comment is available for specific agenda items and other school matters.
- Accept $20,000 donation from Frances R. Weiss Family Trust for primary school students with ADD, Autism, or developmental disabilities
- Accept $1,000 donation from Commack Booster Club/Center Stage for a theatre arts scholarship
- Approve personnel agenda with 34 instructional retirements and 1 civil service retirement
- Approve appointments including tenure for Jennifer Santorello and probationary appointments
- Approve consent agenda items 2-18
Board of Education Meeting January 9, 2025
The Commack Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine administrative items, including personnel actions, donations, and a consent agenda. The board will also hear reports from committees and the administration, and accept public comments on agenda items and other school matters.
- Accept donation of wrestling equipment valued at $3,431.32 from CHS Wrestling Booster Club
- Approve personnel actions including retirements, resignations, leaves, and appointments
- Approve consent agenda including obsolete equipment disposal, consulting agreements, and health services agreements
- Approve contract extension with Suffolk Transportation for 2025-2026 at CPI increase
- Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Commack Teachers Association regarding Advisors to Schools of Study