East Islip UFSD BOE Meeting -- Tuesday, April 21, 2026 @ 7:00 pm

The East Islip Union Free School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 21, 2026, primarily focused on recognizing student achievements in science fairs, athletics, and STEAM competitions. The meeting also included a detailed presentation and adoption of the 2026-2027 school budget, which totals approximately $132.46 million with a proposed tax levy increase of 1.86%. The board discussed the use of reserves to balance the budget and outlined capital expenditure propositions related to HVAC and cafeteria refrigeration projects, as well as a future kitchen renovation at an elementary school. Additionally, the board approved personnel actions, accepted donations including a television and a red oak seedling, and introduced new policies such as one for automated external defibrillators. Public comments raised concerns about scheduling conflicts between senior prom, graduation, and physics Regents exams, with the board acknowledging the issue but noting no changes could be made for the current year. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming events and the next budget hearing scheduled for May 5, 2026.