Sayville Union Free School District special meeting, Sep 22, 2026
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What happened
What happened at this meeting
Sayville bond committee presents $48.5 million facilities proposal described as tax neutral 6:18
- District staff members presented the work of a bond advisory committee, which narrowed about $90 million in facilities needs to a proposal of up to $48.5 million. 5:09
- A staff member said the bond would be matched with declining debt service so there would be no need to increase taxes. 12:43
- District staff described proposed building infrastructure, outdoor learning space and athletic field projects at the district's schools. 26:05
- In questions, a staff member said air conditioning in all classrooms the way the state would require would cost probably $30+ million and was too much to include. 58:04
Item by item (10)
- Opening and pledge 4:28
- A speaker welcomed attendees and asked for a motion to open the meeting, and attendees recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 4:29
- Bond advisory committee background 5:09
- A staff member said the district's annual 5-year plan included about $90 million worth of enhancements and renovations. 8:00
- The staff member said the committee met every couple of weeks over the summer to narrow the projects so there would be no impact on taxpayers. 11:49
- A staff member said new debt service from bonds would come on as existing debt service comes off, with no need to increase taxes. 12:43
- High school priorities and infrastructure 14:58
- A speaker outlined 6 high school priorities, including modernized science labs, a career readiness space, a courtyard, Little Theater upgrades, a larger nurse's office and a wellness center. 14:58
- The speaker said the nurse's office would grow from approximately 300 square feet to approximately 900 square feet. 18:11
- A staff member described gym HVAC with air conditioning, elevator modernization, window replacement, bathroom renovations and parking lot repaving. 20:03
- Middle school priorities and infrastructure 22:02
- A staff member said the middle school science labs have not been updated since the building was built in 1970-71 and some water and gas lines are non-functional. 22:50
- The staff member described an outdoor learning space, updated chorus and orchestra rehearsal rooms and new auditorium seating. 23:51
- A staff member described gym HVAC replacement, elevator work, bathroom and stair updates for ADA compliance and repaving of the north lot. 26:05
- Elementary school projects 27:45
- A speaker said the plan includes new inclusive pre-K playgrounds at all 3 elementary buildings. 27:49
- A staff member described indoor classroom improvements and outdoor learning spaces with shade structures at all 3 elementary schools. 28:58
- A staff member said all 3 elementary gyms would get new HVAC and Sunrise Drive needs a new boiler that is over 30 years old. 30:14
- Athletic field and turf upgrades 31:57
- A staff member said no fall interscholastic contests other than indoor volleyball and tennis are held on the high school grounds because of field conditions. 31:58
- The staff member described turf fields, pickleball and basketball courts, a new concession stand and bathrooms, and an 8-lane track at the high school. 31:58
- The staff member described a new 8-lane track, a multi-purpose field and baseball and softball infields at the middle school. 31:58
- Leased buildings and security 40:05
- Cost breakdown 42:14
- A staff member showed how the costs break down by building and said the total was up to $48.5 million. 42:14
- Questions on maintenance, costs and air conditioning 44:14
- A staff member said turf fields should last 15, could be 20 years and that maintenance would be covered in the regular budget. 44:52
- A staff member said the district has $1.5 million in its capital line for the '26-'27 school year and that 20, 25% or so of contingency costs are built into estimates. 50:54
- Asked whether every classroom would get air conditioning, a staff member said full air conditioning would cost probably $30+ million and electrical upgrades alone were estimated at $5 or $6 million. 56:36
- Closing 1:00:40
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Video: posted by the district as “Sayville BOE September 22, 2026 - Special Meeting”