Meeting
MSD Special Olympics Volunteer Meeting 4/15 at 7:00PM
Body
Massapequa School District
Date
April 16, 2026
Jurisdiction
State & Local
This was a volunteer coordination meeting held by the Massapequa School District on April 15, 2026, in preparation for hosting the New York Special Olympics on May 2. The meeting focused on organizing volunteer roles, logistics, and event details including athlete staging, parking, food distribution, and security. Key points included the involvement of over 500 volunteers, coordination with Nassau County Police Department and Town of Oyster Bay for security and parking, and arrangements for food trucks and donated meals from local vendors such as 7-Eleven and Sweet Mama Thai. Volunteers were assigned to various tasks such as athlete escorting, hospitality, setup and cleanup, and event marshaling. While no direct procurement contracts or budget allocations were discussed, the meeting highlighted vendor participation and community partnerships essential for event execution.
Source
Massapequa School District