BOE Meeting - 4/16/26 (Instructional Supports Presentation and Budget Adoption)

The Massapequa School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 16, 2026, which included presentations recognizing student achievements in arts and music, updates on instructional supports, and a detailed budget adoption discussion. The budget presentation highlighted key cost drivers such as debt service, health insurance, and special education services, with a proposed tax levy increase of 3.9% to support infrastructure projects including classroom renovations, security upgrades, and facility improvements like a new scoreboard and press box at the high school stadium. The board emphasized maintaining fiscal strength while addressing these capital needs. Additionally, the meeting covered educational program updates, assessment data, and community engagement efforts. No formal contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the budget discussion included capital improvement projects and related funding propositions. The board also addressed community concerns and legal matters related to privacy accommodations in schools.