Copiague Union Free School District public meetings in 2025
23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on December 15, 2025, to consider a series of routine personnel actions, including resignations, appointments, and compensation approvals. The board will also vote on recommendations from the Committees on Preschool Special Education and Special Education for student placements. All listed action items were approved unanimously.
- Approved resignations of Lauren Cangelosi, Michael Serrao, and Brenda Marmolejos
- Approved $13,043 stipend for Stephanie Patti to teach an additional special education class
- Approved regular substitute teacher appointments with salaries up to $69,393
- Approved probationary appointment of Christine Aniano as Senior Office Assistant at $65,144
- Approved special education placement recommendations for dates in November and December 2025
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to act on a series of personnel items, including resignations, leaves, appointments, and tenure recommendations, as well as approving policy changes and special education placements. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting. All listed actions were passed unanimously.
- Approved resignations of four staff members, including a school monitor, two teaching assistants, and a security guard.
- Approved tenure for two teaching assistants at Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School.
- Approved a $3,188 stipend for Kerri Hall as teacher mentor for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approved $13,043 (prorated) stipends for five teachers covering additional classes due to a leave of absence.
- Approved policy changes for policies 0210, 0310, 0320, 0330, 0340, 0350, 1120, 1120-E, and 1120-R.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine personnel actions, including resignations, leaves, appointments, and tenure, as well as policy updates. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major budget or construction items.
- Approval of tenure for Dawn McDonald, Speech & Hearing Handicapped Teacher at Copiague Middle School, effective 3/17/26
- Temporary appointment of Brian Nelson as Mathematics Teacher at Copiague Middle School, salary $69,393 (prorated), effective 10/30/25 to 6/30/26
- Appointment of Stephanie Aballay to Project Interceptors clerical support at $22.20/hour, replacing Krystal Gordon who declined
- Approval of policy changes including 1230 (Public Participation), 1420 (Complaints About Curricula), 5500 (Student Records), and 8635 (Data Privacy)
- Compensation for four teachers covering additional math classes at $13,043 (prorated) each
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting on October 27, 2025, to take action on a series of administrative items. These include approving minutes, accepting resignations, granting a leave of absence, and making numerous staff appointments for teaching assistants, winter coaches, custodians, and other positions. The board also approved recommendations from special education committees and policy changes. All listed actions were passed unanimously.
- Approved resignations: Marina DiSclafani (Food Service Worker, retirement effective 1/2/26) and Thomas Marinelli (Maintenance Mechanic, effective 11/7/25)
- Approved extended leave for foreign language teacher Gabrielle Romanelli (childcare, effective 11/22/25)
- Approved winter coaching staff stipends, including $12,028 for Varsity Girls Basketball Assistant and $11,044 for JV Girls Basketball Head
- Approved permanent appointment of Zachary Stewart as Chief Custodian at Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School at $88,462
- Approved policy changes including 1210-R, 1220, 1221, 1222, 1240, 1240-R, 1290, 1290-E, 1400, and 1410
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Audit Committee Meeting
The Copiague Union Free School District Audit Committee is meeting to review the external auditor's reports on the district's financial statements and extraclassroom activity funds for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2025. The meeting includes a presentation by the external auditors, EFPR Group, and discussion of the reports. The next meeting date has not yet been determined.
- Review of Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Reports for FY ended June 30, 2025
- Review of Extraclassroom Activity Funds and Independent Auditor's Report for FY ended June 30, 2025
- Presentation by external auditors EFPR Group (Brent Jensen)
- Next Audit Committee meeting date to be determined
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education is taking action on a range of administrative items, including approving minutes, staff resignations, appointments, and policy changes. The board also approved the 2024-2025 independent audit reports and a resolution regarding the superintendent's employment agreement. Several items were approved in a consent agenda covering teaching, co-curricular, and non-teaching positions.
- Approved 2024-2025 independent audit reports
- Approved 2025-2026 rates of pay, including $45/hr for curriculum writing and $50/hr for extended day teachers
- Approved policy changes for community relations and public information (items 1000-1210)
- Approved appointments including Olivia Maiorino as elementary substitute teacher at $69,393 (prorated)
- Approved resolution to execute addenda to Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Bannon's employment agreement
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine personnel actions, including staff appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence. The agenda includes consent items for various appointments and stipends, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approved resignations of Teaching Assistant Kiersten Daly and Per Diem Substitute Teacher Helene Mendez, effective 9/26/25 and 9/16/25.
- Approved declination of appointment for School Security Guard Adam Lachoff.
- Approved leaves of absence for Cafeteria Aides Katrina Costantini and Olga Pena, effective 10/31/25 and 12/4/25.
- Approved appointments for Project Interceptors program, including 6 Attendance Team Workers at $50/hour and 1 Clerical Support at $22.20/hour.
- Approved co-curricular appointments for Robotics Club Advisors Salvatore Cimino and Jason Taibi, each with $4,251 stipend.
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine personnel actions, including new teaching appointments, resignations, leaves of absence, and annual staff appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approved probationary appointments: Science Teacher Alexandra P. Bougas ($69,393), English Teacher Kiera L. Nesbitt ($71,231), School Social Worker Sheila P Morales ($72,886 + differential)
- Approved temporary Science Teacher Fernando A. Martinez ($69,393)
- Approved part-time Music Teacher/Per Diem Substitute Alexandra G. Perticone ($59,176 prorated @ .6)
- Approved resignations: Food Service Worker Yleanni Lamar Vicioso, Part-Time Food Service Worker Xiomara Soto, Per Diem Substitute Teacher Alexa Denis
- Approved annual teacher mentor stipends of $3,188 each and CPI Trainer/Coordinator stipends of $3,000 each
Regular Meeting Agenda - For the Purpose of Hiring New Staff Members
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met on August 27, 2025, primarily to approve a series of personnel actions, including resignations, new appointments, and stipends for the 2025-2026 school year. The board accepted resignations from two cafeteria aides and a special education teacher, and approved numerous hires such as teachers, substitutes, a school nurse, and support staff. All motions passed unanimously.
- Resignations: Donna Caggiano (Cafeteria Aide, Great Neck Road Elementary, retirement), Marta Perez (Cafeteria Aide, Deauville Gardens West, personal), Danielle Thorne (Special Education Teacher, Copiague Middle School, personal)
- Appointment: Philip M. Colburn as ISS Teacher at Copiague Middle School, salary $51,884
- Appointment: Kayla McHugh as Regular Substitute Speech & Hearing Handicapped Teacher at Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School, salary $72,886 (prorated)
- Appointment: Darian Reyes as School Nurse at Deauville Gardens East/West and Great Neck Road Elementary Schools, salary $54,806 + $2,000/year BS stipend
- Stipends: Teacher mentors receive $3,188 annual stipend; behavior management supervision stipends up to $7,600 per year
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met on August 25, 2025, and approved a series of routine personnel actions, including declinations, leaves of absence, appointments, and stipends for additional teaching and coaching. The agenda was largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approved declinations for Doris Minder (School Social Worker), Kaitlyn N. Goncalves (ESL Teacher), and John Byrne (Per Diem Substitute Teacher).
- Approved leaves of absence for Ophelia Hines and Odalis Castro Sanchez, both Teaching Assistants at Susan E. Wiley Elementary School.
- Approved $13,043 stipends for 13 teachers to teach additional classes in math, history, science, and special education.
- Approved permanent appointment of Andrea Bustos de Romagna as Senior Office Assistant at $66,772.
- Approved probationary appointment of Alison McNally as School Nurse at $54,806.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a series of personnel actions, including appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting, acceptance of resignations from a maintenance mechanic and a science teacher, and a large consent agenda covering numerous staff appointments for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approval of minutes from July 9, 2025 reorganization and regular meeting
- Resignations: Errol Berenzy (Maintenance Mechanic) and Deanna Rittenhouse (Science Teacher)
- Appointment of Samantha R. Leavey as School Psychologist at $72,886 salary
- Appointment of six Elementary Math, Literacy & Wilson Coaches at $5,312 stipend each
- Appointment of Karen Sheridan as UPK Coordinator with $50,000 stipend
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Reorganization Meeting and Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education held its reorganization and regular meeting, swearing in board members and student representatives, electing officers, and approving numerous appointments for the upcoming fiscal year. All actions were approved unanimously by the board members present. The agenda was primarily procedural, focusing on official appointments and designations.
- Appointed Michael Kearns as Claims Auditor at a fee of $23,364
- Appointed R.S. Abrams & Co., LLP as Internal Auditors at a fee of $58,900
- Appointed EFPR Group as External Auditors at a fee of $43,500
- Appointed Dr. Jason B. Hitner as Chief School Medical Officer at a fee of $59,400
- Authorized Superintendent to approve budget transfers up to $10,000
🗳️ How they voted (20 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education is approving routine personnel actions, including resignations, summer staffing for student services, and new teaching appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approved resignations of six staff members, including a school social worker retiring after 21 years
- Approved summer 2025 student services staffing, including guidance counselors, nurses, social workers, and psychologists
- Approved probationary teaching appointments for elementary teacher, guidance counselor, and special education teachers
- Approved chaperone coordinator appointment with $3,100 stipend plus $75 per event
- Approved declination of appointments for varsity football assistant and summer school positions
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a series of personnel actions, including resignations, leaves, appointments, and tenure recommendations. The board will also approve minutes from prior meetings and annual appointments for summer programs. All listed actions were passed unanimously.
- Approved minutes for May 19 and May 20, 2025 meetings
- Accepted resignations of four staff members, including two elementary teachers
- Granted tenure to School Psychologist Jennifer Sutherland effective 7/1/25
- Appointed six ENL Registration Teachers at $47/hour for summer registration
- Approved summer remediation program appointments with stipends up to $6,200
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting Agenda - For the Purpose of Hiring New Staff Members
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a series of personnel actions, including hiring new staff, granting tenure, and accepting resignations. The board will also approve annual appointments for department chairpersons and coaching staff, as well as the elementary summer program staffing. All listed motions were passed unanimously.
- Approved tenure for Nicole Castronovo, Elementary Assistant Principal at Susan E. Wiley Elementary School, effective 10/19/25.
- Approved probationary appointment of Ashley Cuffaro as Elementary Assistant Principal at Deauville Gardens West Elementary School, salary $120,394.
- Approved probationary teaching appointments for 6 new teachers, including special education, speech, ESL, social studies, and music, with salaries ranging from $63,410 to $76,643.
- Approved annual department chairperson appointments with stipends of $16,077 (high school) and $14,588 (middle school).
- Approved fall 2025 coaching staff appointments, including varsity football head coach at $10,630.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education held a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 school budget, followed by a regular meeting. The board approved a series of personnel actions, including resignations, appointments, and policy changes. The meeting was largely procedural, with most items passed unanimously.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 proposed school budget
- Approved resignations: Joseph Chirco (Maintenance Mechanic II), Denise Pecora (Teaching Assistant), Amanda Bayne (ESL Teacher), Diana Tonne (Assistant Principal), Jodi Foster (Staff Developer)
- Appointed Jill M. Madore as School Psychologist at $86,572 and Emma J. Baumbusch as Special Education Teacher at $69,630
- Approved summer school program appointments with stipends up to $7,200
- Approved policy changes to 1120 (School District Records) and 9511 (Staff Health)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting Agenda - Adopt A Budget and BOCES Budget/Trustee Vote
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met on April 22, 2025, to adopt the 2025/2026 budget and the Western Suffolk BOCES administrative budget, and to cast votes for BOCES trustees. The board also approved several personnel actions, including new teaching appointments, a leave of absence, and the creation of a new supervisory position. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved 2025/2026 Western Suffolk BOCES Administrative Budget
- Cast votes for Ilene Herz, Brian J. Sales, and Peter Wunsch to serve on Western Suffolk BOCES
- Created Coordinator for Sixth Grade position and appointed Kathryn Merola effective September 1, 2025
- Approved probationary appointments for five teachers with salaries ranging from $69,630 to $73,273
- Approved per diem substitute teacher appointments at $185/day
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting Agenda and Budget Work Session
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting and budget work session. The board is voting on a series of personnel actions, including tenure recommendations for professional and teaching assistant staff, resignations, appointments, and summer school principal stipends. The agenda is primarily administrative, with no major policy or budget decisions listed for public discussion.
- Tenure for 25 professional staff and 12 teaching assistants, effective 9/1/25 or later
- Resignations of 8 staff, including English teacher Matthew Miles (retirement) and school nurses
- Summer school principal stipends: $5,625 for Melissa Maggio, $2,812.50 each for Nicole Dunne and Kathryn Merola
- Probationary appointment of Lauren Kania as School Social Worker at $72,375 plus differential
- Per diem substitute teacher appointments at $185/day
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions, including resignations, appointments, tenure for Andrea Pozzi, and coaching changes. The board also approved policy updates, budget transfers over $10,000, and a calendar revision using a snow day on April 21, 2025. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved tenure for Andrea Pozzi, Coordinator of Bilingual Education & ELL K-12, effective 6/8/25
- Accepted resignations of five staff members, including teachers at Deauville Gardens East and Copiague Middle School
- Approved $12,750 prorated stipends for six teachers covering additional classes at Copiague High School
- Approved policy changes to 8 policies including Student Records (5500) and Free/Reduced Price Food Services (8520)
- Approved 2024/25 budget transfers in excess of $10,000
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting Agenda and Budget Work Session
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education met on March 3, 2025, for a regular meeting and budget work session. The board approved a series of personnel actions, including resignations, leaves of absence, appointments, and stipends for additional work. It also approved recommendations from special education committees and budget transfers exceeding $10,000.
- Approved resignations of 12 staff members, including special education teachers, a school psychologist, and a security guard, effective various dates.
- Approved $12,750 stipends (prorated) for two teachers providing ELA Regents prep at WGOC High School.
- Approved part-time art teacher appointment for Stacy Zurbaran at $69,630 (prorated) at Deauville Gardens West Elementary.
- Approved spring 2025 coaching appointments with salaries up to $10,264.
- Approved 2024/25 budget transfers in excess of $10,000.
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education is meeting to approve routine personnel actions, including resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence. The board also approved budget transfers over $10,000 and policy changes. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy debates or public hearings.
- Approved 15 resignations, including 10 retirements effective 6/30/25
- Approved spring 2025 coaching appointments with salaries up to $10,264
- Approved $3,000 stipend for HS musical pianist and accompanist
- Approved 2024/25 budget transfers in excess of $10,000
- Approved policy changes to 8635 and 8635-R on data privacy
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Union Free School District Board of Education is meeting to take action on a range of administrative items, including approving the 2025-2026 budget goals, accepting a teacher resignation, making several staff appointments, and approving policy changes. The board will also review financial reports and discuss first and second readings of various policies. All listed action items were passed unanimously.
- Approved 2025-2026 budget goals
- Accepted resignation of per diem substitute teacher Eliza Ostrofsky
- Approved co-curricular appointment of Adriana Heimbauer with $1,558 stipend
- Approved permanent appointment of Dawn Umbria as Senior Office Assistant at $45,876
- Approved budget transfers in excess of $10,000 for 2024/25
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting Agenda
The Copiague Board of Education met on January 13, 2025, and approved a series of personnel actions, including resignations, leaves of absence, appointments, and stipends. The board also approved a settlement agreement with the cafeteria workers' union and entered executive session for legal and personnel matters. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved settlement agreement with Cafeteria Workers/Part-Time Aides Unit (UPSEU)
- Approved $12,750 prorated stipends for two teachers covering Spanish classes
- Appointed Marjorie Aviles as probationary Foreign Language Teacher at $57,846
- Approved resignations of six staff members, including teachers and aides
- Approved winter coaching stipend of $4,937 + $400 longevity for MS wrestling