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Irvington Union Free School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Speakers at Irvington school board meeting raise concerns over classroom screen time 13:17

  • The board held a first read of revised Policy 1130 for News and Media Relations, with a second read and adoption set for a future date. 10:59
  • Several speakers at public comment raised concerns about screen time and technology use in district schools and asked for a working group or advisory committee of parents, teachers and administrators to review it. 15:07
Item by item (9)
  1. Tenure approvals 0:01
    • Susan Brunenavs read the names of tenure candidates and asked for a motion from the board to approve them. 0:35
    • Susan Brunenavs noted that tenure had also been awarded at the May 19th board meeting. 1:15
  2. Student and trustee recognitions 1:31
    • Susan Brunenavs announced the valedictorian and salutatorian. 1:31
    • A district staff member recognized student winners of science research awards, including at the 2026 West Chester Science and Engineering Fair, and thanked the teachers who lead the program. 2:49
    • Susan Brunenavs recognized a trustee completing a second term on the board and presented a certificate from the Westchester Putnam School Board Association. 4:16
  3. Student report and staff remarks 5:13
    • During the Student Board of Ed report, the speaker described a celebration at the high school and a Main Street School concert set for Thursday. 4:16
    • A district staff member thanked faculty and staff who planned and supervised the 250th birthday celebration. 6:43
  4. Committee reports 8:12
    • The B&G report said the lights are operational and that turf and track work should begin in June. 8:22
    • Committee reports covered a technology plan, AP course data, a staffing update and a review of a draft district-wide safety plan. 8:47
    • The policy committee report said work continues on a policy to be known as the Employee Activities Policy. 10:59
  5. First read of media relations policy 8:47
    • The board held a first read of revised Policy 1130 for News and Media Relations, and no trustee questions were raised. 10:59
    • The speaker said a second read and adoption of the policy would take place at a future date. 11:15
  6. Consent agenda 12:15
    • Susan Brunenavs asked for questions on the consent agenda and called for a motion to approve it. 12:15
  7. Public comment on technology use 12:36
    • Several speakers at public comment described video and device use during snack time, library time, brain breaks and choice time and asked the district to set specific screen time guidelines. 13:17
    • Several speakers asked the district to form an advisory committee, task force or working group including parents to review technology use. 15:07
    • Speakers raised concerns about Chromebooks sent home starting in 6th grade, students getting around internet restrictions and the use of AI in schools. 24:06
  8. Donations 36:22
    • A district staff member said the district was accepting a donation of $1,692 from the Irvington PTSA for the Bulldog Family Fund and a scholarship donation in the amount of $1,400. 36:41
  9. Next meeting and executive session 37:29
    • Susan Brunenavs said the next meeting will be held in the campus presentation room on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 7:30 PM. 37:29
    • Susan Brunenavs asked for a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss the employment of a particular person. 37:29

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Video: posted by the district as “Irvington UFSD Board of Education Meeting - June 2, 2026”