Three Village Central School District public meetings in 2024
16 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education (Business) Meeting
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education held a business meeting on December 11, 2024, starting with an executive session to discuss retirements, collective bargaining, and legal matters. In open session, the board approved two SEQRA resolutions related to 2024-2025 capital improvement projects, designating itself as lead agency and issuing a negative declaration. The board also approved a consent agenda covering items such as extending an agreement with the Town of Brookhaven for sand/salt and repairs, accepting a $6,000 donation of gift cards from Three Village Retirees, and accepting the Claims Auditor's Report for July-September 2024. Discussions included a regionalization memo, Rockefeller Institute report, and a banner for Brooke Ellison.
- Approved SEQRA resolution designating board as lead agency for 2024-2025 capital improvement projects
- Approved SEQRA negative declaration for 2024-2025 capital improvement projects
- Extended agreement with Town of Brookhaven for sand, salt, and general repairs through Dec 31, 2025
- Accepted $6,000 donation of gift cards from Three Village Retirees for families in need
- Accepted Claims Auditor's Report for July through September 2024
Board of Education (Business) Meeting
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education is holding a business meeting with an executive session for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation. The open session includes reports, public comments, and discussions on safety and security, regionalization, BAC committee selection, federal COVID funding, and universal pre-K. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering minutes, special education recommendations, and personnel items.
- Discussion on Safety & Security Update
- Discussion on Regionalization (with NSSBA attachment)
- Discussion on Federal COVID Funding
- Discussion on Universal Pre-K
- Approval of consent agenda including special education recommendations and personnel items
Board of Education (Business) Meeting
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education held a business meeting on October 9, 2024. The board accepted the independent auditor's report for the 2023-2024 school year and approved the 2024-2025 Board Goals. The agenda also included a first reading of Policy 2210 regarding the annual organizational meeting.
- Acceptance of the Independent Auditor's Report (EFPR Group, CPAs) for the 2023-2024 school year
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Board of Education Goals
- First reading of Policy 2210: Board Organizational Meeting
- Discussion of NYSSBA Resolutions and Convention Events
- Discussion of Cell Phone Procedures and Elementary Math curriculum
Board of Education (Business) Meeting
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education held a business meeting on September 25, 2024, to approve the 2024-2025 tax levy and certify the library budget. The board voted to adopt a total tax levy of $174,136,272, representing a 2.84% increase. Additionally, the board certified the results of the September 18, 2024 vote, appropriating $5,863,228 for the 2025 operating budget of the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library.
- Adoption of 2024-2025 tax levy of $174,136,272 (2.84% increase)
- Certification of $5,863,228 for 2025 Emma S. Clark Memorial Library operating budget
- Authorization to use ERS and Workers Compensation reserves to transfer $2,250,000 to Unassigned Fund Balance
- Discussion of Health Insurance Rates, NYSSBA Proposals, Security, and School Facilities Update
- Report on Ward Melville High School Transition
Board of Education (Business) Meeting
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education held a business meeting on August 21, 2024, starting with an executive session for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation. The board then reconvened in open session, approved the consent agenda (items 9A-9Z) unanimously, and discussed topics including a NYSSBA voting delegate, restructuring, and transportation and start times. Public comments were limited to 30 minutes, with speakers restricted to district residents and a 3-minute time limit.
- Approved Districtwide School Emergency Plan for 2024-2025
- Approved addendum to contract with Yuchuan Tai for bilingual parent training
- Extended tutoring contracts with A Plus All Subjects Tutoring, Inc. and Long Island Tutorial Services
- Approved new tutoring contracts with Education at Mather and St. James Tutoring
- Discussed restructuring and transportation/start time changes
Board of Education (Organizational Meeting)
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education held its organizational meeting to elect board officers for the 2024-2025 term and assign liaison roles. The board approved three new or revised policies regarding special education confidentiality, the code of conduct, and student safety. The meeting also included a discussion on the districtwide school emergency plan.
- Election of Susan Rosenzweig as Board President and Vincent Vizzo as Vice-President
- Approval of Policy 4321.51 on confidentiality of Individualized Education Programs
- Approval of Policy 5300 Code of Conduct
- Approval of Policy 9260 Student Safety
- Assignment of board liaisons to specific schools including Ward Melville High School and Gelinas Junior High
Board of Education (Business) Meeting
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education approved a consent agenda including a $1.2 million budget increase for retirement incentive payments and a $3 million increase for the same purpose. The board also authorized a $700,000 budget increase for emergency repairs to the Setauket Elementary Building roof. Additionally, the board authorized up to $52.5 million in tax anticipation notes for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
- Authorization to increase the 2023-2024 budget by $1,200,000 for retirement incentive payments
- Authorization to increase the 2023-2024 budget by $3,000,000 for retirement incentive payments
- Authorization to increase the 2023-2024 budget by $700,000 for emergency roof repairs at Setauket Elementary
- Authorization for up to $52,500,000 in 2024-2025 tax anticipation note borrowing
- First reading of draft policies on IEP confidentiality, code of conduct, and student safety
Board of Education (Annual Business) Meeting
The Board of Education accepted the certificate of elections for the annual budget vote and board election held on May 21, 2024. The annual budget for the 2024-2025 school year was approved by voters with 2,140 yes votes and 1,140 no votes. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, special education services, and an affiliation agreement with St. John's University.
- Annual budget for July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 passed with 2,140 yes votes and 1,140 no votes
- Board election results certified: Dr. Stanley Bak (1,688), Amitava Das (1,683), Susan Rosenzweig (1,970), and Dr. Shaorui Li (1,976)
- Affiliation Agreement with St. John's University for the 2024-2025 school year approved
- Curriculum Writing Project Proposals for 2024-2025 accepted
- Personnel appointments for instructional and non-instructional staff approved via consent agenda
Board of Education (Business) Meeting
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education met on May 8, 2024, to approve the consent agenda and discuss policy updates. The Board appointed election workers for the May 21 budget vote and extended contracts for vehicle repair and elevator maintenance. Several new or revised policies regarding student harassment, disability services, and law enforcement relations were introduced for first reading.
- Appointment of election workers for the May 21, 2024 School Budget Vote ($17.00/hr for Chief Inspectors, $15.00/hr for Inspectors)
- One-year extension of bids for vehicle repair (B22-0002), elevator maintenance (b22-0006), and produce (B23-002)
- Approval of health and welfare services contract with Hauppauge Public Schools ($1,237.00 for 1 student)
- Approval of consultant services contract with Simply Innovative Behavior Analysis PLLC for special educational services
- First reading of 14 policies including student harassment (0115), disability programs (4321), and law enforcement relations (1610)
Board of Education (Business) Meeting
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education held a business meeting on April 17, 2024, starting with an executive session for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation, then reconvening in open session. The board adopted the 2024-2025 recommended budget of $236,162,955, which increases expenditures by 2.27% and the tax levy by 2.84% to $174,136,272. They also approved a consent agenda covering contracts, donations, surplus declarations, and other routine items, and held first readings of multiple board policies.
- Adopted 2024-2025 budget of $236,162,955 with estimated tax levy of $174,136,272 (2.84% increase)
- Approved one-year extension of Driver and Traffic Safety Education bid (B23-001) with All Suffolk Auto School
- Accepted $2,500 donation from Setauket PTA for Cultural Arts-In-Education program and ten $100 gift cards from Three Village Bunny Brigade for seniors
- Declared surplus equipment (desks, AEDs, filing cabinets, IT equipment) and textbooks (Physical Science, Life Science, Earth Science)
- Approved health and welfare services contracts with South Huntington UFSD ($15,984.90) and Syosset CSD ($1,244.00)
Board of Education (Special) Meeting
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education held a special meeting to address items related to the Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Education (ESBOCES). The board voted to approve the proposed ESBOCES Administrative Budget for the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, the board cast its votes for the election of members to the Board of Cooperative Educational Services for the 2024-2025 term.
- Approval of the ESBOCES Administrative Budget for the 2024-2025 school year
- Vote for Arlene Barresi (Middle Country CSD) for Board of Cooperative Educational Services
- Vote for Angelo Cassarino (William Floyd UFSD) for Board of Cooperative Educational Services
- Vote for Joseph P. LoSchiavo (Patchogue-Medford UFSD) for Board of Cooperative Educational Services
- Vote for James McKenna (Southampton UFSD) for Board of Cooperative Educational Services
Board of Education (Business) Meeting
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education held a business meeting on April 3, 2024. The Board approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes, surplus equipment declarations, and health contracts. The Board also discussed the 2024-2025 budget during the open session.
- Approval of health and welfare services contracts with Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD ($1,096.53), Brentwood UFSD ($961.24), and Uniondale UFSD ($1,101.05).
- Declaration of surplus equipment including a Rockwell Bandsaw and Whirlpool Range.
- Recall of Deana Rinaldi, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, who was previously excessed.
- Acceptance of donations including $250 for Ward Melville High School scholarships and $783 for a Third Grade field trip.
- Discussion of the 2024-2025 budget.
Board of Education (Business) Meeting
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education held a business meeting on March 20, 2024. The board entered executive session for personnel, collective bargaining, and litigation, then reconvened in open session. They approved a consent agenda covering multiple items, including setting the health and welfare services rate for out-of-district students, declaring surplus textbooks, and approving affiliation agreements with universities. The board also discussed the 2024-2025 budget and recognized winter sports teams.
- Set health and welfare services rate at $1,798.26 per student for 2023-24, up from $1,649.14
- Approved affiliation agreements with Baylor University and Stony Brook University School of Health Professions for 2024-25
- Declared surplus textbooks including Fusion Science and Social Studies titles
- Approved memoranda of agreement with Three Village Teachers' Association on Sophomore Orientation and Teaching Assistants
- Discussed 2024-2025 budget
Board of Education (Business) Meeting
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education held a business meeting on March 6, 2024. The board approved a consent agenda including the declaration of surplus equipment and textbooks, and the approval of health and welfare services contracts. The board also discussed the preliminary budget and a transportation consultant.
- Approval of health and welfare services contracts with Smithtown CSD ($105,076.44) and Sayville Public Schools ($1,643.64)
- Declaration of surplus equipment including a Whirlpool dishwasher and Janssen upright piano
- Declaration of surplus textbooks, including 163 copies of Mathematics Common Core Course 3
- SEQRA Type II determination for emergency roof repair at Setauket ES
- Discussion of the preliminary budget and transportation consultant
Board of Education (Business) Meeting
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education approved resolutions to increase maximum income levels for senior citizen and disability property tax exemptions. The board also adopted the 2024-2025 school calendar, which includes 184 working days and specific conference and recess dates. Other actions included authorizing legal action against parties in a confidential schedule and approving contracts for special educational services and health/welfare services with Middle Country CSD.
- Approve increase in income levels for RP 467 Senior Citizens Partial Exemption
- Approve increase in income levels for RP 459C Disabilities Partial Exemption
- Adopt 2024-2025 School Calendar (184 working days; last day June 27, 2025)
- Authorize Frantz Law Group and Guercio & Guercio for litigation per Confidential Schedule A
- Approve Health and Welfare Services contract with Middle Country CSD ($4,915.68 for 4 students)
Board of Education (Business)
The Three Village Central School District Board of Education met on January 24, 2024, to discuss personnel, budget, and operational matters. The board failed to pass a motion to change school start times for the 2025-2026 year. They approved the 2024-2025 school calendar, accepted financial reports, and authorized a $100,000 budget transfer for maintenance supplies.
- Motion to change school start times for 2025-2026 failed (2-4 vote)
- Approval of 2024-2025 school calendar with 184 working days
- Budget transfer of $100,000 from Contract Services to Maintenance Supplies
- One-year bid extension for Cardinal Control Systems, Inc. with 2.0% price adjustment
- Acceptance of $5,000 donation from Setauket PTA and $2,000 from Mr. Lu