BOE Meeting 5.6.26

The South Huntington Union Free School District Board of Education held a meeting on May 6, 2026, which included presentations celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, student research projects, and updates on educational programs and student trips. The meeting also featured a detailed public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget, proposing a 2.44% tax levy increase to support various district programs, transportation enhancements including a $1.6 million bus purchase, and $6.6 million allocated for capital improvement projects such as tennis courts, classroom renovations, playground additions, and boiler replacements. The board approved several procurement-related items including awarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Universal PreK education services to Scope Education Services, health service agreements with neighboring school districts, removal of obsolete Chromebooks, and contracts for outdoor classroom projects awarded to Laser Industries. Additionally, the board authorized the issuance of tax anticipation notes up to $45 million to manage cash flow due to timing of state aid and tax revenues. Public comments raised questions about budget transparency and project costs, including inquiries about turf field RFPs and greenhouse installations. The meeting concluded with motions to enter executive session for personnel matters.