POB Central's Zoom Meeting

The Plainview-Old Bethpage (POB) Board of Education held a meeting on March 9, 2026, focusing extensively on budget presentations for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting included detailed discussions on various departmental budgets including athletics, transportation, curriculum, arts, music, pupil personnel, elementary, and middle school programs. Key procurement-related topics included the proposed purchase of a new bus to replace an aging vehicle, budget allocations for athletic uniforms and equipment, music instruments and repairs, art supplies and equipment, and facility improvements such as stage curtains and door replacements. The board also discussed capital reserve funds and the need for a multi-year capital improvement plan to address facility needs like auxiliary gyms and cafeteria space. Several motions were passed including approval of the legal notice for the annual district meeting and election, with a note to amend it if a capital reserve proposition is included. The meeting concluded with a move to executive session for legal counsel on personnel matters. Overall, the meeting emphasized fiscal responsibility while supporting program growth and facility maintenance to meet increasing enrollment and program demands.