Smithtown Central School District public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Policy Committee Meeting- 6:00pm 26 New York Ave., Smithtown 11787 Board Room
The Smithtown Central School District Policy Committee will discuss four policies: Student Health Services (5420), Graduation Ceremonies (4772), Rights of Employees to Express Breast Milk in the Workplace (9520.6), and Voter Registration for Students (5605). They will also consider future topics including social networking sites, volunteer policy, timeout and physical restraint, wellness policy, and purchasing authority. The meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2023, at 6:00pm in the Board Room at 26 New York Ave., Smithtown.
- Discussion of Policy 5420 Student Health Services
- Discussion of Policy 4772 Graduation Ceremonies
- Discussion of Policy 9520.6 Rights of Employees to Express Breast Milk in the Workplace
- Discussion of Policy 5605 Voter Registration for Students
- Future consideration of Policy 4527 Social Networking Sites
Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education accepted claims auditor reports totaling approximately $109.7 million for the first three quarters of 2023. The Board voted to adjust employee wages to $17.00 per hour to comply with new state minimum wage laws effective January 1, 2024. Additionally, the Board approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Smithtown Teachers' Association and revised Policy 2400 regarding board meeting procedures.
- Accepted Claims Auditor's Reports ending June 30, 2023 ($90,037,875.41), July 31, 2023 ($12,036,220.39), and August 31, 2023 ($7,596,032.45)
- Authorized salary adjustments to $17.00 per hour for affected employees effective January 1, 2024, to comply with minimum wage legislation
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement between Smithtown Central School District and Smithtown Teachers' Association
- Approved revised Policy 2400: Board of Education Meetings - Types, Agendas, Procedures and Minutes
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, moving into executive session to discuss litigation, personnel discipline, real property lease, public safety, and legal advice, then reconvened in open session. The board approved a resolution to distribute an Electioneering Letter to all organizations leasing district property, informing them that partisan political activity on district property is prohibited. The board also approved consent agenda items including an overnight field trip for music students and special education placements, and received a first reading of revised Policy 2400 on board meeting procedures.
- Approved distribution of Electioneering Letter to all current and future lessees of district property (passed 4-2, with Gribbin and Catalanotto voting no)
- Approved overnight field trip for HS East & HS West music students to NYSSMA Conference, Nov 30-Dec 3, 2023
- Approved Committee on Special Education and Preschool Special Education placement recommendations for cases 10/09/2023-10/20/2023
- First reading of revised Policy 2400 on Board of Education meetings; second reading scheduled for Nov 14, 2023
- Received correspondence from four individuals regarding Community Liaison positions
Policy Committee Meeting- 6:00pm 26 New York Ave., Smithtown 11787 Board Room
The Smithtown Central School District Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and gather information on several district policies, including Board of Education meetings, student health services, and employee rights to express breast milk. The committee will also consider future policy topics such as social networking, volunteer policies, timeout and physical restraint, student voter registration, and purchasing authority. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.
- Policy 2400 Board of Education Meetings, Types, Agendas, Procedures and Minutes
- Policy 5420 Student Health Services
- Policy 9520.6 Rights of Employees to Express Breast Milk in the Workplace
- Future consideration: Policy 4321.12 Timeout and Physical Restraint (All Students)
- Future consideration: Policy 5605 Student Voter Registration and Pre-Registration
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 October 10, 2023, primarily to approve administrative actions and committee reports. The Board formally created an unpaid volunteer Community Liaison position and appointed Andrea Elsky to the role, effective retroactively from July 1, 2023. Additionally, the Board approved the 2023-2024 Professional Learning Plan and authorized the distribution of a letter prohibiting partisan political activity on leased district property.
- Appointment of Ms. Andrea Elsky as unpaid Community Liaison for the period July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2026
- Approval of the 2023-2024 Smithtown Central School District Professional Learning Plan
- Authorization to distribute an Electioneering Letter to organizations leasing district property
- Approval of minutes from the September 12 and September 26, 2023 regular meetings
- Consent approval for grades 9-12 music students to attend Music in the Parks at Hershey Park in May 2024
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 September 26, 2023, which began in executive session to discuss employment history, public safety, and legal advice. Upon reconvening, the board approved the receipt of public correspondence regarding heat, Scholarchip, bullying, and district policy. The board also voted to approve a consent agenda covering special education placements, a field trip, and bid recommendations, though specific dollar amounts for the bids were not detailed in the provided text.
- Long Term Substitute Teacher Per Diem Rate set at $285.00 effective September 27, 2023
- Five additional staff members authorized as Dignity Act Coordinator (DAC) Team Members for 2023-2024
- Permission granted for HS East & HS West Boys Cross Country teams to attend invitational meet in Holmdel Park, NJ
- Approval of Special Education and Preschool Special Education initial placement recommendations for cases from Sept 11-22, 2023
- Receipt of public correspondence regarding heat without AC, Scholarchip, bullying, and district policy
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 September 12, 2023, at the Joseph M. Barton Building. The board approved memoranda of agreement with the Smithtown Teachers' Association and the Association of Smithtown Professional Nurses, authorizing incorporation into successor collective bargaining agreements. They also approved the 2023-2024 building-level safety and emergency response plans, re-certified a lead evaluator, and accepted correspondence from residents on various topics. The meeting included an executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approved memorandum of agreement with Smithtown Teachers' Association
- Approved memorandum of agreement with Association of Smithtown Professional Nurses
- Approved 2023-2024 Building Level Safety and Emergency Response Plans
- Re-certified Paul Schmelter as qualified lead evaluator for APPR
- Accepted correspondence from residents on safety and education concerns
Committee Meeting- Community Liaison Position
The Smithtown Central School District committee is meeting to discuss the duties and responsibilities of the Community Liaison position. This is a discussion and information item only, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.
- Discussion of duties and responsibilities for the Community Liaison position
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 to present and receive comments on the 2023-2024 District-Wide School Safety Plan. The regular board meeting will follow immediately after the hearing.
- Presentation of 2023-2024 District-Wide School Safety Plan
- Public comment period on the safety plan
Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Smithtown Teachers' Association and the 2023-2024 District-Wide School Safety Plan. The board also adopted its 2023-2024 goals and approved a revised policy on computer resource management. No specific dollar amounts were listed in the agenda text for the labor agreement.
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Smithtown Teachers' Association
- Approved 2023-2024 District-Wide School Safety Plan
- Adopted 2023-2024 Board of Education Goals
- Approved Revised Policy 8630 Computer Resource Management
- Approved Settlement Agreement for Employee No. 07244
Special Meeting- Joseph M. Barton Building
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting on July 25, 2023, to discuss its goals for the 2023-2024 school year. The session was a public work session limited to dialogue between Board members, the administration, and the Superintendent, with no public participation allowed. No decisions, contracts, or ordinances were listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Board of Education Goal Development for 2023-2024
Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787 and Los Lagos Hotel, Spa & Resort, 6km oeste del Parque Central, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica . Members of the public may attend any location
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 5, 2023, at the Joseph M. Barton Building and a remote location in Costa Rica. The board moved into executive session to discuss personnel, real property sale, and legal advice, then reconvened to accept the Claims Auditor's Report for May 2023 totaling $20,983,789.33. The board also approved minutes from three prior meetings and received correspondence. The agenda included discussions on proposed NYSSBA resolutions, committee reports, and a second reading of revised Policy 5150 on school admission/residency requirements.
- Accepted Claims Auditor's Report ending May 31, 2023, in the amount of $20,983,789.33
- Approved minutes from June 12, June 13, and June 27, 2023 board meetings
- Moved to executive session to discuss personnel, real property sale, and legal advice
- Discussed proposed resolutions for the NYSSBA Annual Meeting
- Second reading of revised Policy 5150 on School Admission/Residency Requirements
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 June 13, 2023, where it moved into executive session to discuss employment history, appointment, real property sale, and legal advice. After reconvening, the board accepted the Claims Auditor's Report totaling $17,611,521.36, approved minutes from prior meetings, and received correspondence regarding the hiring of a principal at Smithtown Elementary. The board also scheduled a combined reorganizational and regular meeting for July 5, 2023.
- Accepted Claims Auditor's Report ending April 30, 2023, in the amount of $17,611,521.36
- Approved minutes from May 9, 2023 budget hearing, May 9 and May 23 regular meetings, and May 16 annual district meeting
- Received 31 letters of correspondence, mostly regarding hiring principal at Smithtown Elementary
- Scheduled combined reorganizational and regular board meeting for July 5, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
- Moved into executive session to discuss employment history, appointment, real property sale, and legal advice
Policy Committee 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11767, 5:45pm
The Smithtown Central School District Policy Committee is meeting to discuss and review multiple district policies. The agenda includes discussions on school admissions, non-resident student admission, extracurricular activities, athletics, concussion management, non-resident tuition, and computer resource management. Policies for annual review include parental involvement, attendance, code of conduct, investments, and purchasing. The committee will also consider future discussion on social networking sites.
- Discussion of Policy 5150 School Admissions
- Discussion of Policy 5152 Admission of Non-Resident Students
- Discussion of Policy 5421 Concussion Management
- Annual review of Policy 5300 Code of Conduct
- Future discussion of Policy 4527 Social Networking Sites
Special Board of Education Meeting - Executive Session Only - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting solely for an executive session, as permitted under Open Meetings Law 105(1), to discuss matters that could impact public safety if disclosed. The board does not intend to take any public action after the session, and the meeting is expected to adjourn immediately afterward.
- Executive session to discuss public safety matters
- No public action expected after session
- Meeting held at Joseph M. Barton Building, 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown
Regular Meeting - Smithtown High School East, 10 School Street, St. James, NY
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting, moving into executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters, then reconvened to approve a settlement agreement with an employee and a consent agenda covering special education placements, a musical instrument rental bid, and other routine items. The board also received correspondence from residents on various topics and heard committee reports.
- Approved Settlement Agreement and General Release with Employee No. 05065
- Approved consent agenda including special education placements for cases between 05/08/2023 and 05/19/2023
- Approved bid recommendation for 22/23-03 Ext. Musical Instruments Rental
- Appointed Christopher Elsesser as authorized signer for Smithtown High School West Extra Classroom Account
- Received correspondence from residents on topics including swimming coaching, bullying, and staff recognition
Annual District Meeting - Board of Education
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education is meeting to adopt the official tabulation of votes from the annual district meeting, including the budget proposition and elections for Board of Education members. The agenda includes resolutions to certify the results for three trustee seats with terms starting July 1, 2023, and one seat for a term starting July 1, 2024. 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 Board of Education seat (term July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026) with candidates Elena Guttieri and Matthew Gribbin
- Election results for Board of Education seat (term July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026) with candidates Vlad Pean and Kevin Crane
- Election results for Board of Education seat (term July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026) with candidates John Savoretti and Nicholas DeBello
- Election results for Board of Education seat (term July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027) with candidates Karen Wontrobski-Ricciardi and Emily Cianci
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, moving into executive session to discuss litigation, employment history, and a proposed real property sale. In open session, the board approved the Western Suffolk BOCES 2023-2024 administrative budget, cast votes for BOCES board members, approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Smithtown Teachers' Association, and approved the revised District School Improvement Team Plan. The board also received correspondence on safety, awards, and transgender student increases, and discussed committee reports and policy revisions.
- Approved Western Suffolk BOCES 2023-2024 administrative budget
- Voted for BOCES board members: Michele Kustera, Jeannette Santos, Peter Wunsch
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Smithtown Teachers' Association
- Approved revised District School Improvement Team Plan for Shared Decision Making 2022-2023
- First reading of revised Policy 5285 Athletic Placement Process
Regular Meeting - Joseph M. Barton Building - 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11787
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education accepted a claims auditor's report totaling $14,169,052.96 for the period ending February 28, 2023. The board also approved revised Policy 1120 regarding school district records and adopted new Policy 4321.4 governing the use of time-out rooms. Additionally, the board established a memorial in honor of Denise Cicione and approved a consent agenda covering various instructional and administrative items.
- Accepted Claims Auditor's Report ending February 28, 2023, in the amount of $14,169,052.96
- Approved Revised Policy 1120 School District Records
- Adopted Policy 4321.4 Use of Time Out Room
- Established a memorial in honor of Denise Cicione
- Approved consent agenda items including a field trip for a High School East student to the Regeneron Int'l Science & Engineering Fair in Dallas, Texas
Policy Committee 26 New York Avenue, Smithtown, NY 11767, 6:00pm
The Smithtown Central School District Policy Committee is meeting to discuss updates to several district policies, including school admissions, extracurricular activities, athletics, concussion management, and computer resource management. These are discussion items only, not final decisions. The committee will also consider a future discussion on social networking sites and set its next meeting for June 13, 2023.
- Policy 5150 School Admissions
- Policy 5200 Extra Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities
- Policy 5280 Intramural and Interscholastic Athletics
- Policy 5421 Concussion Management
- Policy 8630 Computer Resource Management
Regular Meeting - Accompsett Middle School, 660 Meadow Road, Smithtown, NY 11787
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education met on March 28, 2023, to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the Smithtown Teachers' Association. The board also approved the 2023 Extended School Year Program for special education students and received reports from various committees. The meeting included an executive session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters.
- Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Smithtown Central School District and Smithtown Teachers' Association
- Authorization to operate the Special Education Extended School Year Program for Summer 2023
- Second reading of Revised Policy 1120 School District Records
- Second reading of Proposed New Policy 4321.4 Use of Time Out Room
- Approval of Athletic Placement Recommendations for middle school students
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 14, 2023, moving into executive session for litigation, personnel, and student matters before reconvening publicly. The board approved a claims auditor's report of $16,301,352.35, a memorandum of agreement with the Smithtown Teachers' Association, an international travel program proposal with EF Tours, and a consent agenda. The board also received correspondence on topics including armed security guards and discussed first readings of revised policies on school district records and use of time-out rooms.
- Approved Claims Auditor's Report ending January 31, 2023, in the amount of $16,301,352.35
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Smithtown Teachers' Association
- Approved EF International Travel Program Proposal
- Received correspondence regarding armed security guards and guns in schools
- First reading of revised Policy 1120 School District Records and proposed Policy 4321.4 Use of Time Out Room
Regular Meeting - Mt. Pleasant Elementary School - 33 Plaisted Avenue, Smithtown, NY
The Smithtown Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting, moving into executive session to discuss union negotiations, personnel, a special education student, public safety, and legal advice. After reconvening, the board approved a memorandum of agreement with the Smithtown Teachers' Association, an updated fee schedule for psychiatric services, and a directed medical examination for an employee. The meeting also included routine items such as correspondence, committee reports, and a mathematics update.
- Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Smithtown Teachers' Association for successor collective bargaining agreement
- Approved updated fee schedule for Dr. Randall Solomon of Island Psychiatry, PC: Psychiatrist (MD) $585/hour, Expert Witness Testimony $5,000 full day/$2,500 half day
- Directed Employee No. 05065 to report for medical examination under Education Law Section 913
- Approved overnight field trip for HS East & HS West DECA students to State Career Conference in Rochester, March 2023
- Received correspondence from residents on cell phones, mass emails, midterm exams, and College Scholarship Journal Ad