Smithtown Central School District public meetings in 2020
27 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Board of Education Meeting- Executive Session Only 7:00pm
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting solely to adjourn into executive session. The only action is a motion to enter executive session to discuss the appointment of particular personnel. No other business is scheduled.
- Motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss appointment of particular personnel
- Motion carried with 6 ayes
Regular Meeting - This meeting will be held via video conference with no in-person attendance. To view this meeting via live stream please go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmithtownSchools/live Tuesday, December 8, 2020
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting via video conference, moving into executive session to discuss union negotiations and legal advice. The board approved a memorandum of agreement with the Association of Smithtown Professional Nurses, accepted claim auditor reports, and approved minutes from prior meetings.
- Approved memorandum of agreement with Association of Smithtown Professional Nurses
- Accepted claim auditor reports totaling $14,786,419.24 (Sept) and $21,266,788.01 (Oct)
- Approved minutes from Nov 4, Nov 10, and Nov 24 meetings
- Received correspondence including letters about filling a vacant board seat
- Discussed capital projects construction update and calendar
Regular Meeting - This meeting will be held via video conference with no in-person attendance. To view this meeting via live stream please go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmithtownSchools/live Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting via video conference on November 10, 2020. The board moved into executive session for legal advice on litigation, then reconvened to approve consent agenda items, including claims auditor reports totaling $96,504,281.72, and to receive committee reports and a first reading of a revised policy on school district records.
- Approved claims auditor reports for June 30, 2020 ($74,733,228.52), July 31, 2020 ($16,402,842.44), and August 31, 2020 ($5,368,210.76)
- Approved minutes of October 13 and October 27, 2020 regular meetings
- Received correspondence from Laurent Nielsen (thank-you letter)
- First reading of revised Board of Education Policy 1120 School District Records
- Public participation accepted via online form from Nov 9 4pm to Nov 10 4pm
Emergency Meeting- This meeting will be held via video conference
The Smithtown Central School District board is holding an emergency meeting by video conference. The only action on the agenda is a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss matters related to the appointment of a particular person. No other business is listed.
- Motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss appointment of a particular person
- Meeting held via video conference with no in-person attendance
Regular Meeting - This meeting will be held via video conference with no in-person attendance. To view this meeting via live stream please go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmithtownSchools/live Tuesday, October 27, 2020
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting via video conference, moving into executive session to discuss union negotiations and personnel matters. The board approved a settlement agreement with an unnamed employee and a memorandum of agreement with the Smithtown Schools Employees' Association, along with consent agenda items including special education placements and a boiler maintenance bid.
- Approved settlement agreement between Smithtown Central School District and Employee No. 04515
- Approved memorandum of agreement with Smithtown Schools Employees' Association for successor collective bargaining agreement
- Approved bid for Commercial Boiler Maintenance & Service (bid #17/18-14 Ext.)
- Approved recommendations for Committee on Special Education and Preschool Special Education placements
- Received 14 letters from residents regarding school reopening, mask wearing, and hybrid education
Regular Meeting - This meeting will be held via video conference with no in-person attendance. To view this meeting via live stream please go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmithtownSchools/live on Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a video conference meeting on October 13, 2020. The Board approved memoranda of agreement with the Smithtown Teachers' Association and the Smithtown Schools Employees' Association, as well as the 2020-2021 District-Wide School Safety Plan and Building Level Emergency Response Plans. The meeting also included the approval of minutes from previous sessions and the receipt of public correspondence regarding school re-opening plans.
- Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the Smithtown Teachers' Association
- Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the Smithtown Schools Employees' Association
- Approval of the 2020-2021 District-Wide School Safety Plan as revised
- Approval of 2020-2021 Building Level Emergency Response Plans
- Receipt of 23 letters from residents regarding hybrid learning and re-opening plans
Regular Meeting - This meeting will be held via video conference with no in-person attendance. To view this meeting via live stream please go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmithtownSchools/live Tuesday, September 8, 2020
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting via video conference, moving into executive session to discuss personnel and legal advice, then reconvening to approve minutes, receive correspondence, and hear committee reports. The agenda was largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Motion to convene in executive session for personnel and attorney advice
- Approval of minutes from August 11, 17, 19, 21, and 27 meetings
- Receipt of 83 correspondence items from residents, many about school reopening and masks
- Board committee reports from Business Affairs, Facilities, and Housing committees
Special Meeting - This meeting will be held via video conference with no in-person attendance. To view this meeting via live stream please go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmithtownSchools/live Thursday August 27, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting via video conference on August 27, 2020. The board approved a consent agenda covering bid recommendations, certified personnel items, and classified personnel items. The meeting adjourned to executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approved bid recommendations including Chenille Letters & Pins, Athletic Equipment Reconditioning, and amended Water Treatment & Cleaning Maintenance for Hot Water & Steam Systems
- Approved 18 certified personnel items
- Approved 5 classified personnel items
- Adjourned to executive session for legal advice, personnel, and student matters
Special Board of Education Meeting- PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION ON SCHOOL RE-OPENING 2020-2021 6:00p.m.
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is holding a special public information session on school reopening for the 2020-2021 year. The meeting is conducted via video conference with no in-person attendance. The agenda includes a call to order, a public question session, and closing. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Public information session on school reopening 2020-2021
- Questions submitted via online link for the session
- Meeting held via video conference, live streamed on Facebook
Special Board of Education Meeting- PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION ON SCHOOL RE-OPENING 2020-2021
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is holding a special public information session, conducted via video conference, to discuss the reopening of schools for the 2020-2021 academic year. The agenda includes a call to order with flag salute and moment of silence, followed by the public information session and closing. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Public information session on school reopening for 2020-2021
- Meeting held via video conference, no in-person attendance
- Live stream available on Facebook
Special Meeting - This meeting will be held via video conference with no in-person attendance. To view this meeting via live stream please go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmithtownSchools/live
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting via video conference to approve the revised 2020-2021 school calendar and the District Comprehensive Improvement Plan. The board also ratified Participation Rate Improvement Plans for Accompsett and Nesaquake Middle Schools and adopted district goals for the upcoming year. Additionally, the board approved a consent agenda covering various certified staff appointments and resignations.
- Approval of the Revised 2020-2021 School Calendar
- Ratification of the 2020-2021 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (DCIP)
- Approval of Participation Rate Improvement Plans (PRIP) for Accompsett Middle School and Nesaquake Middle School
- Adoption of 2020-2021 District Goals, including one-to-one technology integration and a Capital Project Bond Committee
- Consent approval of certified staff appointments, including a STEP Program Assistant and Interim Director of Social Studies
Regular Meeting - This meeting will be held via video conference with no in-person attendance. To view this meeting via live stream please go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmithtownSchools/live Tuesday, July 7, 2020
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a video conference meeting on July 7, 2020, primarily to accept financial reports and acknowledge a citizen advisory committee. The Board voted to accept Claims Auditor’s Reports for March, April, and May 2020, totaling approximately $35.4 million. They also formally acknowledged the filing of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee on Instruction and Housing report, which analyzed enrollment and facilities usage. The meeting included standard procedural items such as the approval of previous minutes and committee reports.
- Accepted Claims Auditor’s Report for March 31, 2020, in the amount of $14,440,695.32
- Accepted Claims Auditor’s Report for April 30, 2020, in the amount of $9,527,791.86
- Accepted Claims Auditor’s Report for May 31, 2020, in the amount of $11,502,673.22
- Acknowledged the filing of the Citizen’s Advisory Committee on Instruction and Housing report presented on June 23, 2020
- Approved minutes from the June 4, June 8, June 17, and June 23, 2020 meetings
Special Meeting - Board of Education- This meeting will be held via video conference with no in-person attendance. To view this meeting via live stream please go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmithtownSchools/live Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via video conference to adopt the tabulation of votes from the annual district meeting and election. The board will certify the results of the budget vote and the election of three board members. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.
- Resolution to adopt tabulation of votes for the annual budget proposition
- Certification of election results for three Board of Education seats (terms July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023)
- Candidates listed: Matthew Gribbin, Kevin R. Craine, Frank H. James, Jerry R. Martusciello
Special Meeting 5:00pmThis meeting will be held via video conference with no in-person attendance. To view this
The Smithtown Central School District Board held a special meeting via video conference to act on two personnel items. Both were approved by a unanimous vote: the appointment of an interim administrator and the appointment of a probationary administrator. The agenda contained only these administrative actions.
- Appointment of interim administrator (certified)
- Appointment of probationary administrator (certified)
- Both items approved by unanimous board vote
Special Meeting Executive Session Only- 4:00pm This meeting will be held via video conference with no in-person attendance. To view this meeting via live stream please go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmithtownSchools/live
The Smithtown Central School District board is meeting in a special session that is limited to an executive session, with no public agenda items or decisions listed. The meeting is held via video conference with no in-person attendance.
- Meeting held via video conference, streamed on Facebook Live
- Agenda includes only opening, adjourn to executive session, and closing
Regular Meeting - This meeting will be held via video conference with no in-person attendance. To view this meeting via live stream please go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmithtownSchools/live Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 8:00 P.M. following the Public Budget Hearing.
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting via video conference, following a public budget hearing. The board will vote on several action items, including approving a revised 2020-2021 school year calendar and a memorandum of agreement with the Smithtown Schools Employees' Association. The agenda also includes routine items such as correspondence, committee reports, and a motion to enter executive session for legal advice.
- Approval of revised 2020-2021 school year calendar
- Memorandum of agreement with Smithtown Schools Employees' Association
- Authorization for joint legal representation in Sayville Union Free School District v. Suffolk School Employees Health Plan (Index No. 613601-2015)
- Receipt of correspondence from Mrs. Sabatino and Mrs. Abbate regarding remote learning
- Executive session for legal advice
Regular Meeting - This meeting will be held via video conference with no in-person attendance. To view this meeting via live stream please go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmithtownSchools/live Tuesday, May 19, 2020
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a video conference meeting on May 19, 2020, where they adopted the proposed 2020-21 school budget of $255,203,276, which is subject to voter approval at the June 9 annual election. The Board also approved memoranda of agreement with the Smithtown Teachers' Association and the Smithtown Schools Employees' Association to be incorporated into successor collective bargaining agreements. Additionally, the Board received correspondence regarding the budget, the superintendent search, and the district's response to COVID-19.
- Adoption of proposed 2020-21 budget in the amount of $255,203,276, subject to voter approval on June 9, 2020
- Adoption of contingent 2020-21 budget in the amount of $253,938,276
- Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Smithtown Teachers' Association
- Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Smithtown Schools Employees' Association
- Acceptance of $1,000.00 donation from Roy B. Conde for the Lauren Conde Art Scholarship
Special Board of Education Meeting- Superintendent Search- Executive Session Only
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting solely to adjourn into executive session to discuss the superintendent search and seek legal advice. No public action or decision is expected during this session.
- Motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss matters leading to the appointment of the Superintendent of Schools
- Motion to seek legal advice from the Board's attorney
- Motion carried with ayes from Jeremy Thode, Frank James, Jerry R Martusciello, Michael Catalanotto
Regular Meeting - This meeting will be held via video conference with no in-person attendance. To view this meeting via live stream please go to: https://www.facebook.com/SmithtownSchools/live
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a video conference meeting on April 28, 2020, primarily to approve the 2020-2021 Administrative Budget for Western Suffolk BOCES. The Board also voted to appoint specific administrators and teachers to tenure status following their probationary periods. Additionally, the Board received correspondence regarding distance learning and reviewed committee reports.
- Approval of the 2020-2021 Administrative Budget for Western Suffolk BOCES
- Appointment of administrators to tenure status
- Appointment of teachers to tenure status
- Receipt of correspondence regarding distance learning and school closures
- Executive session to discuss Taylor Law negotiations with SSEA, STA, SGA, ASPN, and SSAA
CANCELED Special Meeting Executive Session Only 4:00pm via video conference
The Smithtown Central School District scheduled a special meeting for April 27, 2020, at 4:00 pm via video conference. The agenda indicates that the meeting was canceled. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings were held or discussed.
- Meeting status: CANCELED
Emergency Meeting- to be held via video conference 7:30pm
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held an emergency meeting via video conference on April 25, 2020. The board voted unanimously to adjourn to executive session to discuss matters related to the employment of a particular person, with no intention to return to public session for action.
- Motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss employment of a particular person
- Motion carried unanimously by all seven board members
Special Meeting Executive Session Only 4:00pm via video conference
The Smithtown Central School District Board held a special meeting via video conference on April 23, 2020. The only action taken was a motion to adjourn to an executive session to discuss matters leading to the employment of a particular person. The Board explicitly stated it did not intend to return to a public session to take further action.
- Motion to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss employment of a particular person
- Meeting held via video conference with no in-person attendance
Emergency Board of Education Meeting- Executive Session Only
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is holding an emergency meeting via video conference, but the agenda includes only a motion to adjourn to executive session. The stated purpose is to discuss matters related to the employment of a particular person, with no intention to return to public session for action. The motion was approved unanimously.
- Motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss employment of a particular person
- Meeting held via video conference with no in-person attendance
- Motion carried unanimously by all seven board members
Special Meeting Executive Session Only 3:30pm via video conference
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via video conference solely for an executive session. The board will discuss matters related to the employment of a particular person, with no intention of returning to public session for action. The meeting is being live-streamed and will be recorded and transcribed later.
- Motion to dispense with opening ceremony and adjourn to executive session
- Discussion of employment of a particular person
- Meeting held via video conference with no in-person attendance
Emergency Board of Education Meeting- Executive Session Only
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held an emergency meeting via conference call on March 30, 2020, convening in executive session to discuss matters related to the employment of a particular person. The board voted unanimously to adjourn to executive session and did not intend to return for public action. The meeting was recorded and transcribed at a later date.
- Motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss employment of a particular person
- Motion carried unanimously by all seven board members
- Meeting held via conference call with no in-person attendance
- No public action taken after executive session
Special Board of Education Meeting Executive Session Only
This is a special board meeting held entirely in executive session via video conference, with no in-person attendance. The board will vote to convene in executive session to discuss matters permitted by state law, then reconvene in open session to adjourn. No public business or decisions are scheduled.
- Motion to convene in Executive Session
- Motion to close Executive Session and reconvene in Public Session
- Meeting held via video conference, no in-person attendance
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 February 11, 2020, where it approved a memorandum of agreement with the Smithtown Schools Administrators' Association, accepted the Claims Auditor's Report totaling $16,100,924.90, and approved consent agenda items including overnight field trips. The board also received reports from committees and the superintendent, and entered executive session for litigation and other matters.
- Approved memorandum of agreement with Smithtown Schools Administrators' Association
- Accepted Claims Auditor's Report ending December 31, 2019, in the amount of $16,100,924.90
- Approved overnight field trip for HSE & HSW Robotics teams to FIRST Robotics Competition in Utica, NY (March 18-21, 2020)
- Approved overnight field trip for HSE & HSW DECA teams to NYS DECA Career Conference in Rochester, NY (February 26-28, 2020)
- Received correspondence regarding superintendent search and gala concerts