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Bay Shore Union Free School District work session, May 11, 2026

1 h 28 min · 1 public speaker

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What happened at this meeting

Bay Shore board holds hearing on just over $211 million 2026⁠-⁠27 budget 1:10:57

  • During the work session, staff presented a plan to expand the STEAM program into grades 3 through 5 and announced a new photographer for middle and high school portraits. 32:35
  • Board members also reviewed proposed changes to the district's flag display policy, and the changes were to be revised again. 55:12
  • The board held a public hearing on the 2026⁠-⁠27 budget, which a district staff member described as just over $211 million and within the allowable tax cap. 1:10:57
  • A district staff member said the budget carries an anticipated tax levy increase of about 1.5% and a spending increase of 4.7%. 1:16:27
Item by item (8)
  1. Opening of work session 10:39
    • A motion was made and seconded to go into work session. 10:39
    • The motion carried. ~10:46
  2. Student writers conference presentation 10:46
    • A district staff member shared highlights from the 29th Annual Ethnic Pen Student Writers Conference at Bay Shore High School, which featured a neuroscientist and author as keynote speaker. 11:02
    • Several students read writing and reflections from the event, including a writing contest entry and news articles. 16:21
    • Guy Leggio told the students the district had come a long way from creative writing and gave them credit for presenting. 30:16
  3. STEAM program expansion to grades 3-5 32:02
    • Staff proposed that the STEAM program serve as a weekly special for students in grades 3 through 5, replacing the current computer class. 32:35
    • A staff member said the program would have no cost because the current computer teacher would transition into the role and materials would largely come from building budgets, with grants sought if needed. 34:55
    • A speaker asked whether someone other than the current computer teacher could fill the role, and a staff member said there is a retirement in one of the buildings. 41:42
  4. Middle and high school portrait photographer 44:43
    • A staff member said the high school and middle school will move to JoArt Photography in Sayville starting next school year after concerns about pricing, communication, customer support and photo delivery. 45:24
    • The staff member said a committee vetted 2 other companies and that the district would receive 25% commission on underclass portraits and 15% on athletics portraits. 47:32
    • The staff member said the new photographer's lowest digital download package is $199 for 2 poses, compared with $299 for 1 pose from the previous photographer. 48:31
  5. Flag display policy revisions 55:12
    • Board members reviewed a draft policy with recommendations and proposed changes highlighted in different colors. 55:12
    • A speaker proposed renumbering the sections of the flag display policy. 56:54
    • Guy Leggio said raising and lowering the flag is required when a building is open for business. 1:01:34
    • A speaker agreed to revise the language again for further review. ~1:03:06
  6. Recess and opening of budget hearing 1:04:00
    • The board moved to go out of work session, took a 3-minute recess and then moved to go into the budget hearing. 1:04:00
    • Both motions carried. ~1:04:30
  7. 2026-27 budget hearing 1:10:57
    • The presiding speaker said the budget was adopted by the Board of Education on April 21, 2026. 1:10:57
    • A district staff member said the budget supports new courses including IB Physics HL and AP Cybersecurity, a special ed suite at the middle school, and cornice, roof and masonry renovations at Bay Shore High School. 1:11:23
    • A district staff member said the estimated 1.5% tax increase is under $12 a month for the average homeowner and that the budget adds debt service related to Child Victims Act or CVA settlements. 1:17:56
  8. Adjournment to executive session 1:27:03
    • The board moved to exit the public session and return to executive session. 1:27:03
    • The motions carried. ~1:27:19

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