BOE Meeting 5/20/26

The West Babylon School District Board of Education held a meeting on May 20, 2026, where they discussed the recently passed school budget for the 2026-2027 year, including capital facilities improvement propositions. A significant portion of the meeting focused on educational program evaluations across various departments such as guidance, family and consumer science, and technology. The board addressed the fiscal impact of charter schools on the district, noting mandatory tuition payments and advocating for voter approval before new charter schools are established. They also reviewed Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program updates, including the addition of in-house and external UPK seats through a formal RFP process. Additionally, the board discussed the discontinuation of the Safe childcare program and considered establishing a new on-site childcare partnership with Scope, a third-party provider, to continue after-school childcare services. Several motions were passed to adopt revised policies related to school admissions and attendance. The meeting included community member statements and concluded with a move to executive session.