Smithtown Central School District, NY

Special Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider several personnel and administrative actions. The board will vote on a memorandum of agreement with the Smithtown Schools Administrators' Association and a settlement agreement with an unnamed employee. A consent agenda bundles routine items including field trips, appointments, resignations, and facility use approvals.

• Memorandum of Agreement with Smithtown Schools Administrators' Association
• Settlement Agreement and General Release with Employee No. E2.2026.8.25
• Approval of overnight field trip for HSE & HSW Girls Varsity Volleyball to Burnt Hills Invitational
• Appointment of Sarafina Nisita as Psychologist/Chairperson for CSE and CPSE
• Approval of organizations Monster Squad and UST Kings Park to use school facilities

Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, where it approved the 2026-2027 District-Wide School Safety Plan, adopted Board goals, and ratified multiple memoranda of agreement with teacher and administrator unions. The board also adopted revised policies on data privacy and computer resources. The meeting included an executive session for litigation and other confidential matters.

• Approved 2026-2027 District-Wide School Safety Plan and Building Level Safety and Emergency Response Plans
• Adopted 2026-2027 Board of Education Goals
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Smithtown Teachers' Association for successor collective bargaining agreement
• Rescinded and replaced two July 30, 2026 resolutions regarding administrator and teacher MOAs, effective nunc pro tunc
• Adopted revised Policy 8625 (Privacy and Security for Student, Teacher and Principal Data) and Policy 8630 (Computer Resources and Data Management)

Public Hearing on District-Wide School Safety Plan - Joseph M. Barton Building, 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing on the 2026-2027 District-Wide School Safety Plan. The hearing includes a presentation of the plan followed by public input. A regular Board of Education meeting will immediately follow the hearing.

• Public hearing on 2026-2027 District-Wide School Safety Plan
• Presentation of the safety plan
• Public input session

Special Meeting -Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting on July 30, 2026, moving into executive session to discuss personnel appointments before reconvening publicly. The board approved memoranda of agreement with the administrators' and teachers' associations, and passed several personnel actions including resignations, a leave of absence, and appointments.

• Approved memorandum of agreement with Smithtown Schools Administrators' Association
• Approved memorandum of agreement with Smithtown Teachers' Association
• Approved certified staff resignations
• Granted a leave of absence without pay
• Appointed a Secondary Assistant Principal (leave replacement) and a probationary administrator

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education approved memoranda of agreement with the administrators' and teachers' unions, authorizing incorporation into successor collective bargaining agreements. The board also accepted a resignation, granted two unpaid leaves of absence, and made several administrative appointments, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved MOA with Smithtown Schools Administrators' Association (4-0)
• Approved MOA with Smithtown Teachers' Association (4-0)
• Accepted resignation of William J. Holl, Secondary Principal at SHSW, effective 08/21/2026 (4-0)
• Granted unpaid leave to Jonathan R. Macaluso and Kelly Ann Paplin for 2026-27 school year (4-0)
• Appointed Kelly Ann Paplin as Secondary Assistant Principal (leave replacement) at NMS, salary $172,380 prorated (4-0)
• Appointed Jennifer Caldwell as probationary Secondary Assistant Principal at GH, salary $148,642 prorated (4-0)
• Appointed Jonathan R. Macaluso as probationary Secondary Principal at SHSW, salary $199,224 prorated (4-0)

Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, starting with an executive session before reconvening publicly. The board is expected to adopt revised policies on attendance (5100) and grading (4710), and will receive first readings of three data-privacy policies. It will also accept the Claims Auditor's Report totaling $22,798,464.13 and handle routine consent agenda items.

• Adoption of revised Policy 5100 Attendance
• Adoption of revised Policy 4710 Grading
• First reading of revised Policy 8625 Privacy and Security for Student, Teacher and Principal Data
• First reading of revised Policy 8630 Computer Resources and Data Management
• Acceptance of Claims Auditor's Report ending May 31, 2026, in the amount of $22,798,464.13

Annual Organizational Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting, swearing in newly elected board members and the superintendent, and electing a president and vice president. The board approved appointments for district clerk, treasurer, auditors, and legal counsel, along with other routine annual positions. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Appointed Maureen O'Connor as District Clerk for 2026-27
• Appointed Michael Kearns as part-time District Treasurer
• Appointed Peter Van Middelem as Claims Auditor ($560/day, $80/hr, max $16,000)
• Reappointed Ingerman Smith LLP as legal counsel at $48,500 retainer
• Appointed Cullen & Danowski LLP as Internal Auditor ($29,000) and R.S. Abrams & Company as External Auditor ($44,700)

Policy Committee Meeting- 6:00pm Joseph M. Barton Building 26 New York Ave., Smithtown NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Policy Committee is meeting to discuss two policies: 5100 Attendance and 4710 Grading. Both items are listed for discussion and information only; no votes are scheduled. The meeting is procedural and focused on policy review.

• Discussion of Policy 5100 Attendance
• Discussion of Policy 4710 Grading

Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting that began with an executive session and reconvened in open session. The board voted to approve a settlement agreement with an unnamed employee, re-adopt the 2024-2027 Professional Learning Plan, and discussed first readings of revised policies on attendance and grading. The agenda also included consent agenda items covering textbook adoptions and special education placements.

• Approved settlement agreement with Employee No. E1.2026.6.23
• Re-adopted 2024-2027 Professional Learning Plan
• First reading of revised Policy 5100 Attendance
• First reading of revised Policy 4710 Grading
• Adopted textbooks: 'Ways of the World' and 'The Eastern Hemisphere Voices and Perspectives'

Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, starting with an executive session for personnel and legal matters, then reconvening publicly. The board will vote on adopting revised policies for school meal services and copyright compliance, accept the claims auditor's report, and hear committee and superintendent updates.

• Adoption of revised Policy 8520 School Meal Services
• Adoption of revised Policy 8650 School District Compliance with Copyright Law
• Acceptance of Claims Auditor's Report ending April 30, 2026, in the amount of $14,769,101.98
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 18, 19, and 26 meetings
• Public comment period for agenda items

Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education will convene in executive session for negotiations and legal matters, then reconvene to discuss and act on several items. Key actions include approving a memorandum of agreement with the Association of Smithtown Professional Nurses, first readings of revised policies on school meal services and copyright compliance, and a consent agenda covering bids, budget transfers, and special education placements. The meeting includes public comment on agenda items only.

• Memorandum of Agreement with Association of Smithtown Professional Nurses
• First reading of revised Policy 8520 School Meal Services (Free and Reduced Meal Services)
• First reading of revised Policy 8650 School District Compliance With Copyright Law
• Approval of RFP recommendations: Claims Auditing Services (Year 8) and Water Treatment & Cleaning Maintenance
• Intra-Capital fund budgetary transfer of $41,500

Annual District Meeting - Board of Education

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is meeting to certify the results of the annual district election and budget vote. The board will adopt a resolution declaring the vote tallies for the budget proposition and the election of three board members. This is a procedural meeting to formalize the election outcomes.

• Resolution to adopt tabulation of votes for Proposition No. 1 (budget adoption)
• Election results for three Board of Education seats (three-year terms starting July 1, 2026): Matthew Gribbin, Brandon Solomon, and Thomas Minnigan
• Motion carried by board members: Kevin Craine, Dana Fritch, Emily Cianci, Brandon L Solomon, Matthew Gribbin, Theresa Donohue

Special Meeting -Executive Session Only Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board held a special meeting solely for an executive session to seek legal advice from the Board's Attorney regarding the employment history of a particular person. The board voted unanimously to convene in executive session and did not intend to return to public session for any action. The meeting adjourned at 6:30pm.

• Motion to convene in Executive Session to seek legal advice from the Board's Attorney to discuss the employment history of a particular person
• Motion carried unanimously by all seven board members
• Meeting adjourned at 6:30pm

Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 12, 2026, moving into executive session for personnel and legal matters before reconvening. The board took action on several items, including accepting the Claims Auditor's Report totaling $17,149,994.05, adopting revised and new policies, and approving a memorandum of agreement with the Smithtown Schools Employees' Association. The agenda also included committee reports, a Points of Pride presentation, and public comment on agenda items.

• Accepted Claims Auditor's Report ending March 31, 2026, in the amount of $17,149,994.05
• Adopted revised Policy 2410 (Formulation, Adoption and Amendment of Policies)
• Rescinded Policies 2440, 2450, and 2460 (Administration in Policy Absence, Policy Dissemination, Policy Review and Evaluation)
• Adopted revised Policy 5465 (Child Abuse in an Educational Setting) and new Policy 8425 (Therapy Dogs)
• Approved memorandum of agreement with Smithtown Schools Employees' Association

Public Budget Hearing

The Smithtown Central School District Board is holding a public budget hearing to present the 2026-2027 budget. The board will enter executive session first, then reconvene for the presentation and audience participation. No specific budget figures are listed in the agenda.

• Presentation of the 2026-2027 budget
• Public hearing and audience participation
• Executive session before the public hearing

Policy Committee Meeting- 6:00pm Joseph M. Barton Building 26 New York Ave., Smithtown NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and review multiple district policies, including annual reviews of parental involvement, AI use, attendance, code of conduct, investments, and purchasing. The committee will also discuss policies on hazard reporting, pesticides, building maintenance, school meals, data privacy, copyright, and student vehicle use. Future considerations include admissions/residency, attendance, and grading systems.

• Annual review of Policy 1900 Parental Involvement
• Discussion of Policy 4526.2 Use of Generative or Traditional AI in Schools
• Annual review of Policy 5300 Code of Conduct
• Discussion of Policy 8115 Pesticides and Pest Management
• Discussion of Policy 8520 School Meal Services

Regular Meeting - Dogwood Elementary School - 50 Dogwood Drive, Smithtown, NY

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 28, 2026, at Dogwood Elementary School. The board moved into executive session to discuss employment history and legal advice, then reconvened to adopt several revised policies, including those on board meetings, entrance age, automatic external defibrillators, student health services, and school safety plans. The board also discussed first readings of additional policy changes and received reports from committees and the superintendent.

• Adopted revised Policy 2400 (Board of Education Meetings) and Policy 5140 (Entrance Age)
• Adopted Policy 8121.2 (Automatic External Defibrillators) and rescinded Policy 5425 (On-Site Cardiac AED)
• Adopted revised Policy 5420 (Student Health Services) and Policy 8130 (School Safety Plans)
• First readings of revised policies 2410, 5465, and new Policy 8425 (Therapy Dogs)
• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker, sign-up required

Instructional Services Committee Meeting- Dogwood Elementary 50 Dogwood Drive, Smithtown NY 11787

The Instructional Services Committee of the Smithtown Central School District is meeting to discuss a fifth-grade robotics enrichment program. The agenda lists this as a discussion/information item, with no decisions scheduled. Future meeting topics are to be determined.

• Discussion of Fifth Grade Robotics Enrichment Program

Special Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting on April 21, 2026, to act on two items related to Western Suffolk BOCES. The board approved the 2026-2027 administrative budget for Western Suffolk BOCES and voted to cast its votes for two BOCES board members. The meeting was brief, starting at 4:30 PM and adjourning at 4:35 PM.

• Approved the 2026-2027 Western Suffolk BOCES administrative budget
• Voted to cast votes for Jeannette Santos and Robert Scheid as BOCES board members
• Meeting adjourned at 4:35 PM

Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on April 14, 2026, starting with an executive session, then reconvening publicly. The board will discuss first readings of several revised policies, including those on board meeting procedures, entrance age, automatic external defibrillators, student health services, and school safety plans, with second readings scheduled for April 28. The board will also accept the Claims Auditor's Report for February 2026 in the amount of $17,271,785.63 and approve a consent agenda covering minutes, correspondence, and an overnight DECA field trip.

• First reading of revised Policy 2400 on Board of Education meetings, procedures, and minutes
• First reading of revised Policy 5140 on entrance age
• First reading of revised Policy 8121.2 on Automatic External Defibrillators and proposed rescission of Policy 5425
• First reading of revised Policy 5420 on Student Health Services and Policy 8130 on School Safety Plans
• Acceptance of Claims Auditor's Report ending February 28, 2026, in the amount of $17,271,785.63

Policy Committee Meeting- 6:00pm Joseph M. Barton Building 26 New York Ave., Smithtown NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Policy Committee is meeting to review and discuss several district policies. Items up for annual review include parental involvement and the code of conduct. Policies for discussion include the process for forming policies, child abuse in educational settings, therapy dogs, and tributes. Future considerations include attendance and school meal services.

• Annual review of Policy 1900 Parental Involvement
• Annual review of Policy 5300 Code of Conduct
• Discussion of Policy 2410 Formulation, Adoption, and Amendment of Policies (action/consent)
• Discussion of Policy 5465 Child Abuse in an Educational Setting
• Discussion of Policy 8425 Therapy Dogs

Policy Committee Meeting- 6:00pm Joseph M. Barton Building 26 New York Ave., Smithtown NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Policy Committee will discuss seven specific policies, ranging from board meeting procedures to student health services. All items are listed for discussion and information purposes only, with no final votes scheduled on this agenda. The meeting also includes a review of future meeting dates.

• Discussion of Policy 2400: Board of Education Meetings, Types, Agendas, Procedures and Minutes
• Discussion of Policy 5140: Entrance Age
• Discussion of Policy 6700: Purchasing
• Discussion of Policy 8121.2: Automatic External Defibrillators
• Discussion of Policy 8130: School Safety Plans

Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held its regular meeting on March 24, 2026, where it approved several action items, including memoranda of agreement with the Smithtown Schools Administrators' Association and the Smithtown Teachers' Association, a settlement agreement with an employee, and a revised purchasing policy. The board also moved into executive session to discuss negotiations and legal matters, then reconvened for public session. The agenda included routine reports and public comment procedures.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Smithtown Schools Administrators' Association
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Smithtown Teachers' Association
• Approved Settlement Agreement and General Release with Employee No. E1.2026.3.24
• Adopted revised Policy 6700 Purchasing
• Approved consent agenda items including special education placements

Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with an executive session for personnel and legal matters. The board will vote on accepting claims auditor reports, adopting the 2026-2029 Instructional Technology Plan, and approving a consent agenda covering minutes, correspondence, and special education placements.

• Claims auditor reports accepted: $24,182,987.02 (Dec 2025) and $13,331,428.51 (Jan 2026)
• Adoption of 2026-2029 Instructional Technology Plan
• Approval of minutes from Feb 10 and Feb 25, 2026 meetings and a public hearing on Section 471 tax exemption
• Receipt of correspondence from residents on tax exemptions, thank-yous, and an athletic graphic concern
• Approval of Committee on Special Education recommendations for placements between 02/24/2026 and 03/09/2026

Legislative Committee Meeting- Joseph M. Barton Building- 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District's Legislative Committee is meeting to discuss two topics: state aid and charter schools. The agenda lists these as discussion items, with no decisions or votes scheduled. Future meeting dates are to be determined.

• Discussion of State Aid
• Discussion of Charter Schools
• Future meetings to be determined

Public Hearing on SECTION 471 (Surviving Spouses of Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty Tax Exemption- Great Hollow Middle School 150 Southern Blvd., Nesconset, NY(This hearing was orginally scheduled for February 24, 2026).

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing on a proposed tax exemption under Section 471 for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty. The hearing, originally scheduled for February 24, 2026, will be followed by a regular Board of Education meeting. Public input will be accepted during the hearing.

• Public hearing on Section 471 tax exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty
• Hearing originally scheduled for February 24, 2026, rescheduled to February 25, 2026
• Regular Board of Education meeting to follow the public hearing
• Public participation and input segment included

Regular Meeting - Great Hollow Middle School, 150 Southern Boulevard, Nesconset, NY (This meeting was orginally scheduled for February 24, 2026).

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting, moving into executive session for legal advice and reconvening publicly. The board approved a memorandum of agreement with the Smithtown Security Guards' Association and a consent agenda covering field trips and other routine items. The agenda also included committee reports and public comment.

• Approved memorandum of agreement with Smithtown Security Guards' Association
• Approved overnight field trip for one Smithtown High School West music student to NYSSMA Joe Sugar Day
• Approved Science Olympiad team trip to state tournament
• Approved Music in the Parks festival trip for high school music department
• Held executive session for litigation and other matters

CANCELLED Policy Committee Meeting- 6:00pm Great Hollow Middle School 150 Southern Blvd., Nesconset

This meeting of the Smithtown Central School District Policy Committee was cancelled. The agenda had listed discussions of several school policies, including board meeting procedures, entrance age, purchasing, defibrillators, school safety plans, and tributes, but no decisions were made.

• Policy 2400 Board of Education Meetings, Types, Agendas, Procedures and Minutes
• Policy 5140 Entrance Age
• Policy 6700 Purchasing
• Policy 8121.2 Automatic External Defibrillators
• Policy 8130 School Safety Plans

Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on February 10, 2026, starting with an executive session at 7:00 PM and reconvening publicly at 8:00 PM. The board will take action on several revised policies, including student automobile and electric bicycle use, investments, purchasing, expense reimbursement, and student transportation, as well as accept the Claims Auditor's Report. The agenda also includes committee reports, a fine arts update, and public comment on agenda items.

• Adoption of revised Policy 5454 Student Automobile Use and Electric Bicycle Use
• Adoption of revised Policy 6240 Investments
• Adoption of revised Policy 6700 Purchasing
• Adoption of revised Policy 6830 Expense Reimbursement
• Acceptance of Claims Auditor's Report ending November 30, 2025, in the amount of $16,452,420.51

Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787

The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 27, 2026, at the Joseph M. Barton Building. The board moved into executive session to discuss a student matter, a proposed real property sale, and legal advice, then reconvened in open session. They adopted the 2026-2027 school year calendar and approved a consent agenda covering correspondence and overnight field trips. The board also received first readings of several revised policies, with second readings scheduled for February 11, 2026.

• Adopted the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar
• First reading of revised Policy 5454 Student Automobile Use (including electric bicycles)
• First reading of revised Policy 6240 Investments
• First reading of revised Policy 6700 Purchasing
• Approved overnight field trips for Varsity Kickline, Robotics, and DECA

Instructional Services Committee Meeting- 6:00pm Room 222A 26 New York Ave., Smithtown

The Instructional Services Committee of the Smithtown Central School District is meeting to discuss instructional technologies and to note a future meeting on April 28, 2026. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Discussion of instructional technologies
• Future meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026