November 4, 2026 Board of Education Meeting

The Sachem Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 4, 2026. The Sachem Education Foundation reported awarding 11 grants totaling $17,000 for projects across district buildings, bringing its two-year total to $42,000. The foundation is considering new fundraising events and is vetting potential gala locations and prices to maximize the funds available for grants; no location or contract was selected. The board approved consent agendas covering contracts, budget adjustments, donations, a field trip, personnel matters, and special education matters, but the transcript provides no contract names or dollar amounts. A committee report also noted roofing work at the Red House, with no procurement action or cost discussed.

Public comments focused on families’ concerns about the district’s denial of student medical exemptions; the board’s attorney said the matter involves pending appeals and should be discussed in executive session. The board voted to enter executive session for legal advice on medical exemptions. Other updates included a cap-plan resubmission with no material changes and policy comments expected to proceed to a first reading at a future meeting. No specific procurement award or bid approval was identified.