East Islip UFSD BOE Meeting -- Tuesday, March 24, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

The East Islip Union Free School District Board of Education held a meeting on March 24, 2026, primarily focused on the upcoming 2026-2027 budget presentation and related financial matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the anticipated 0.84% increase in state aid impacting the general fund, a property tax cap calculation allowing a 1.86% levy increase, and the appropriation of $7.3 million from reserves to balance the budget. The board reviewed salary and benefits increases, noting a 1.8% rise driven largely by health insurance costs, and discussed capital projects such as HVAC work and security equipment, with a net decrease in equipment spending. Two propositions were planned for the May ballot: one for installing generators in two schools to protect critical systems during power outages, and another for renovating the Connetquot Elementary School kitchen and serving line, both requiring community approval. The board also approved various personnel actions and accepted grants and donations, including funds for purchasing a router for technology classes. The meeting concluded with scheduling future budget hearings and votes.