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Shoreham-Wading River Central School District board meeting, Aug 25, 2026

1 h 02 min

Safety, weapons and police ▶ 5:03

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Shoreham-Wading River board approves Health Occupations for Students of America club 26:14

  • The superintendent said current projections show the district needs short-term borrowing this fall to cover operating expenses until property tax and state aid payments arrive. 5:03
  • Students presented a proposal for a Health Occupations for Students of America club, which was later announced as approved. 14:27
  • The food service director reviewed the past school year and plans for the coming school year, including continued free meals, a new breakfast program and the program's operating deficit. 36:15
  • The board took Board of Ed and human resources resolutions as blocks, with tallies of 6⁠-⁠0. 58:53
Item by item (9)
  1. Opening and agenda 4:03
    • The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. 4:03
    • The chair said virtual attendees can now email questions and comments for inclusion during the second public comment period. 4:26
    • The agenda was approved 6⁠-⁠0. 4:57
  2. Superintendent's report 5:03
    • The superintendent said reserve balances have declined over the past 3 years and the agenda included a resolution for tax anticipation notes to bridge the gap until property tax and state aid payments begin arriving. 5:03
    • The superintendent said the turf field would not be ready for the start of the school year because of rain delays, and that staff return Tuesday, September 2nd and students return on September 3rd. 5:03
    • The superintendent said the board would approve the building and district-wide safety plans and that administrators received training on threat assessments from an FBI agent. 5:52
  3. Swearing in of student trustees 9:05
    • Ex officio student trustees for the 26⁠-⁠27 school year took the oath of office. 9:08
    • A speaker thanked the students for their commitment to serving as representatives of the student body. 12:34
  4. Proposal for a health careers club 13:02
    • Students proposed a Health Occupations for Students of America club for students interested in the medical field or STEM, and estimated the spring conference at around $400 a person. 14:27
    • A student said transportation could cost up to $5,000 to $8,000 and membership fees are $22 a person, with fundraising planned to cover costs. 20:18
    • A district staff member said the board would consider establishing the club that night, followed by appointing an advisor and setting up an extra classroom activity fund. 26:14
  5. Retirement recognition 27:01
    • A district staff member recognized a retiring principal of the Albert G. Prodel Middle School who began in the district in 2007 as an assistant principal at the high school. 27:31
    • A speaker thanked the retiree for 20 years of service to the community. 34:57
  6. Food service update 35:09
    • The food service director said free meals for all students continue in 2026⁠-⁠27 and the state's administrative review of the program resulted in no findings. 36:15
    • The food service director said the district's estimated entitlement is approximately $113,597 and the district will join the School Breakfast Program with free breakfast for all students. 42:03
    • A staff member said audited numbers showed a $179,795 deficit for '24-'25 and an operating deficit of $260,813 for '25-'26, with about 35,000 additional meals served. 46:10
  7. Minutes and treasurer's reports 57:34
    • The board voted on minutes from June and July meetings and the June and July 2026 treasurer's reports. 57:34
    • The June 23rd, 2026 minutes were approved 5⁠-⁠0⁠-⁠1, and the other minutes and treasurer's reports were approved 6⁠-⁠0. 57:54
  8. Board resolutions and personnel 58:50
    • The board took up Board of Ed, human resources and business and operations resolutions as blocks. 58:50
    • A speaker thanked a person for donating more time to the Space and Facilities Committee for 2026⁠-⁠27. 59:38
    • The human resources block was approved 6⁠-⁠0, and the Health Occupations for Students of America club was announced as approved. 1:00:03
  9. Communications and adjournment 1:01:20
    • No communications were reported. ~1:01:22
    • The board voted 6⁠-⁠0 to adjourn. 1:01:31

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Video: posted by the district as “BOE Meeting Aug 25th 2026”