Bay Shore Board of Education Work/Public Session Meeting - May 19, 2026

The Bay Shore Board of Education held a work/public session meeting on May 19, 2026, focusing primarily on educational programs and student achievements. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a $2,700 donation from the Fifth Avenue School PFA toward the STEAM program and authorization of a $40 million issuance in tax anticipation notes for the upcoming fiscal year. The board also approved the BOCES shared services contract for the 2026-2027 school year and motions related to substitute appointments, civil service changes, and salary adjustments. Additionally, the meeting featured presentations on a Disney Stage Connect program for Fifth Avenue School, which offers free performance rights and training, potentially saving the district thousands of dollars. The session also highlighted neurodiversity awareness initiatives and recognized outstanding student achievements, including the valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 2026. No new contracts or RFPs were announced, but the approval of financial instruments and shared services contracts indicates ongoing procurement and budget management activities.