Board of Education Public Session 1 20 2026

The Connetquot School District Board of Education held a public session on February 9, 2026, focused primarily on reviewing community survey results and setting district goals. The discussion emphasized academic excellence, career and technical education (CTE), life skills, mental health resources, communication improvements, and facilities upgrades. Board members highlighted the need for increased awareness and accessibility of elective and vocational programs, including potential in-house CTE offerings to reduce reliance on external programs like Boseies. Fiscal responsibility was a key theme, with calls for transparency in budgeting, maintaining spending accuracy, and exploring grant opportunities. Facility concerns included ADA compliance, proactive maintenance, and capital projects such as air conditioning gymnasiums and installing lights on sports fields. Technology goals included improving website usability, consolidating duplicate software expenditures, enhancing cybersecurity measures, and ensuring reliable Wi-Fi access. The board also discussed improving communication with the community through consistent messaging, possibly reinstating budget advisory committees, and distributing physical calendars to increase engagement. Finally, the board agreed on the importance of setting measurable short- and long-term goals for student achievement, staff development, and board self-evaluation to ensure accountability and progress.