Board of Education Budget Information & Monthly Meeting - March 9, 2026

The Syosset Central School District Board of Education held its monthly meeting on March 9, 2026, which included a detailed budget presentation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The budget discussion covered benefits, program and instructional codes, and capital projects, highlighting a $4.6 million increase in health insurance costs and adjustments in special education staffing and transportation services. The board approved multiple procurement actions, including awarding contracts for locker room renovations at several middle schools to various contractors such as Urban Contracting Inc., Macaron Plumbing, Traditional Air Conditioning Inc., and JP Daley and Sons Inc. Additionally, the board authorized piggybacking on Southampton Union Free School District bids for school and science supplies. The meeting also featured presentations on the district's K-12 math instructional initiatives and updates on ongoing and upcoming construction projects, including classroom additions, gym air conditioning, and turf field improvements. Several motions related to staff appointments, stipends, and special education contracts were passed, and nominations for Nassau BOCES Board of Education candidates were discussed. The board also considered poverty tax exemptions for senior citizens, first responders, and disabled veterans, with plans to adopt a resolution in the future.