East Islip UFSD BOE Meeting -- Tuesday, May 5, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

The East Islip Union Free School District Board of Education held a meeting on May 5, 2026, primarily focused on budget and tax exemption discussions ahead of the upcoming budget vote. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of a $139,000 contract for a school safety and security consultant for the 2026-2027 school year, which was awarded following an RFP process despite one board member voting no due to unresolved questions about the vendor's corporate structure. The board also discussed capital reserve propositions, including a $1.4 million expenditure for generators at the high school and Timber schools, funded through an existing capital reserve requiring voter approval. Additionally, the board reviewed tax exemptions related to property tax relief for certain homeowners, surviving spouses of first responders, and low-income senior citizens, though the financial impacts remain uncertain. The meeting included presentations on the adoption of a new science program, personnel appointments, and the introduction of a new policy on the use of artificial intelligence in instruction, aligning with state law requirements. The next regular meeting and budget vote were scheduled for May 19, 2026.