Code of Conduct Public Hearing Review 5-14-26

The West Babylon School District held a public hearing on May 14, 2026, to review and gather community feedback on proposed revisions to the district's Code of Conduct policy (Policy 5300). Assistant Superintendent Scott Payne presented the suggested changes, which included updates to definitions, student rights and responsibilities, prohibited conduct, and discipline eligibility for extracurricular activities. Key revisions addressed clarifications on school functions, inclusion of volunteers as school staff, adjustments to student behavior expectations, and incorporation of new regulations related to e-bikes and artificial intelligence. The district invited ongoing public input via email through May 28, with a final presentation to the Board of Education scheduled for June 9, where the updated Code of Conduct will be considered for adoption. No procurement or contracting matters were discussed during this meeting.