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Three Village Central School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet

1 h 05 min · 2 public speakers

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Three Village administrator details enrollment decline and elementary class size concerns 31:11

  • The district's external auditor reported a clean or unmodified opinion on the financial statements for the year ended June 30th, 2026. 22:34
  • A district administrator presented enrollment figures showing 5,395 students on this year's Beds Day, 94 fewer than last year, and said current elementary class sizes are not ideal. 31:11
  • Speakers at public comment raised concerns about elementary class sizes of 26 students. 56:11
Item by item (12)
  1. Opening and agenda changes 6:36
    • The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. 6:36
    • The chair announced one change to the meeting agenda. 7:05
  2. Student recognitions 7:19
    • The high school principal recognized 13 seniors as National Merit Scholarship Commended Students. 7:28
    • A speaker also recognized 9 students as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. 10:42
    • A science presenter recognized a student as a silver medalist at the 2026 National USABO Finals. 14:53
  3. Arrowhead school news report 17:30
    • Presenters from Arrowhead described a new bus incentive program in which drivers give tickets to students who meet behavior expectations. 18:51
    • Presenters also described a monthly character trait program, including assemblies for award winners. 19:44
  4. Independent auditor's report 21:17
    • The auditor said the firm did not come across any issues the board should be aware of. 22:34
    • The auditor said the general fund had a decrease in fund balance of $3.5 million, compared with a planned decrease of $3.8 million. 23:19
    • A district staff member said the district needs to start replenishing fund balance and that a change in health insurance providers will help. 24:10
  5. Student representative report 25:23
    • The student representative described Homecoming Week activities, including a carnival, a football game and a dance attended by nearly 300 students. 25:26
    • The student representative also listed upcoming October events, including Unity Day and Trick-or-Treat Street on October 29th. 25:26
  6. Enrollment presentation 28:20
    • The presenter said enrollment fell from 5,492 last year to 5,395 this year and is projected at around 5,161 for '28-'29. 31:11
    • The presenter said cuts have reached 21% in administration and 17.5% in teaching staff, and that none of the elementary class size numbers are ideal. 31:11
    • The presenter said the district will work with unions on average class sizes and that a proposal for an RFP for sale of the Nichols Road property will come at the next board meeting. 39:59
  7. Elementary student device update 44:56
    • The presenter said 3rd and 4th grade teachers will send Chromebooks home only when an assignment requires it, while 5th grade devices will continue going home regularly. 46:29
    • The presenter said devices may go home on weekends or before forecast inclement weather in case of remote days. 49:42
    • A speaker asked to confirm that elementary teachers are not being asked to create new assignments or increase technology use, and the response was that the approach is teacher-led. 50:45
  8. Board goals 51:20
    • The chair presented the latest version of the board goals and asked for any changes. 51:20
    • A speaker noted that the first goal under student achievement and engagement is lower class sizes and said it will require a financial commitment. 51:51
  9. Business official departure and position posting 52:13
    • A district administrator announced that the deputy superintendent for business will be leaving on July 31st. 2027. 52:20
    • The administrator said the assistant superintendent for business position was posted, with applications requested within 10 days and the timeframe to be extended if needed. 52:20
  10. Public comment 55:52
    • A speaker at public comment asked whether the district has a formal student impact assessment and action plan to address larger elementary classes. 56:35
    • A speaker at public comment asked why an administration role is being filled while teaching positions are cut and said the speaker would gladly pay more in taxes to mitigate class sizes. 57:58
  11. Consent agenda 1:01:06
    • The consent agenda included the September 30th minutes, the 2026⁠-⁠2027 board goals, acceptance of the independent auditor's report and an affiliation agreement with Adelphi University. 1:01:38
    • Personnel items included 4 instructional resignations and 12 non-instructional appointments, among others. 1:03:02
  12. Staff retirements and adjournment 1:04:25
    • A speaker recognized two long-standing clerical employees who will be retiring and said the board had approved their retirements. 1:04:29
    • The meeting was adjourned. ~1:04:55

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Video: posted by the district as “Board of Education Meeting 10/14/26”