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Sayville Union Free School District work session, date not confirmed yet

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Sayville school board hears proposal for $40 to $50 million facilities bond 1:03:28

  • District staff recognized retirees, and the superintendent recommended the newly proposed tenure teachers to the board for consideration. 13:55
  • Christine Sarni announced that the motion carried on each group of recommended actions the board took up. 1:46:35

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Item by item (9)
  1. Opening 3:24
    • The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. 3:24
    • Christine Sarni welcomed the board's newest member before turning the meeting over to the superintendent. 6:04
  2. Student and school recognitions 6:23
    • Speakers congratulated the varsity boys lacrosse team on a championship and the girls golf team on a 15⁠-⁠1 record. 8:35
    • A staff member also recognized the Science Symposium, the Sunrise Drive first responder parade and the district's spring concerts. 11:01
    • A staff member said one school raised more than $12,000 for the American Heart Association through its annual Kids Heart Challenge. 11:37
  3. Retiree recognition 13:55
    • Christine Sarni read a resolution recognizing the retirees' service and instructing the district clerk to place a copy on the minutes of the meeting. 14:51
    • Staff members spoke about retirees from the middle school, the high school and the central office. 21:47
  4. Tenure recommendations 51:35
    • The superintendent recommended a group of teachers and administrators to the board for tenure. 54:03
    • A speaker asked for a motion to accept the resolution, and Christine Sarni called for a vote. 54:26
  5. Proposed facilities bond 1:02:42
    • A staff member said the district receives 68% back in state aid on approved work and outlined previous bonds of $30 million in 2000, $13 million in 2007, $19 million in 2015 and $15 million in 2022. 1:06:11
    • A staff member said the building condition survey recommends about $90 million worth of work over 5 years, and a staff member proposed a bond committee including 2 board representatives and a parent from each school. 1:33:15
    • A student said bathrooms and science lab equipment needed upgrades, and Thomas Cooley asked about the size and representation of the committee. 1:36:59
  6. Claims audit and service award 1:43:01
    • Christine Sarni presented the April 2026 claims audit report for discussion. 1:43:01
    • One board member said the board has informally recognized community members for service since 2023 and recommended formalizing the process. 1:43:30
    • One board member said it was a great idea and that the board should formalize it. 1:46:35
  7. Public comment on agenda items 1:46:35
    • Christine Sarni opened public comment on agenda items and moved on after no one came forward. 1:46:35
  8. Recommended actions 1:46:35
    • The board took up several groups of recommended actions by motion. 1:46:35
    • Thomas Cooley thanked donors for donations to district programs. 1:47:41
    • Christine Sarni thanked the members of the Policy Committee. 1:48:26
    • Christine Sarni announced that the motion carried on each group of actions. 1:46:35
  9. Upcoming dates and executive session 1:49:32
    • Christine Sarni said a middle school and high school PTA and SIPA meeting is set for June 8th and the next board meeting for June 18th at the middle school. 1:49:32
    • Christine Sarni called for a motion to enter executive session to discuss particular personnel. 1:50:00

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Video: posted by the district as “Sayville BOE June 4, 2026 - Workshop Meeting”