East Islip UFSD BOE Meeting -- Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

The East Islip Union Free School District Board of Education held a meeting on March 12, 2026, which included presentations on student activities and a detailed review of the proposed 2026-27 budget. The budget presentation highlighted a 2.41% overall increase, driven primarily by rising employee benefits and special education costs, with a proposed tax levy increase of 1.86%. The board discussed capital projects including HVAC upgrades, portable generators, and technology improvements, with a $1.4 million capital reserve proposition planned for voter approval. Transportation services will be subject to a new RFP due to anticipated cost increases. The board also addressed recent state-mandated tax exemptions for surviving spouses of first responders and veterans, noting timing challenges for implementation and plans to consider these exemptions for the 2027-28 fiscal year. Several motions were passed, including approval of personnel actions and appropriation changes for the current school year. The next budget presentation was scheduled for March 24, 2026.