Board of Education Public Session 4 21 2026

The Connetquot School District Board of Education held a public session on April 21, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and approving the proposed 2026-27 school budget totaling approximately $230 million. The meeting included a detailed presentation by the assistant superintendent for business operations on the budget draft, highlighting expenditures, revenues, tax levy caps, and the use of reserves. Board members and public commenters expressed significant concerns about budget transparency, unexplained deficits, and the need for an independent forensic audit to clarify financial discrepancies. Despite these concerns, the board proceeded with a vote to approve the budget and place it on the May 19, 2026 ballot. Additional agenda items included approval of the administrative budget and election of candidates to the Eastern Suffolk BOCES board. The session also featured discussions on program changes, such as transitioning students from the high school academy to in-district services and replacing the summer enrichment program with a town-run playground program. The meeting underscored ongoing fiscal challenges, community engagement, and the board's efforts to balance budget constraints with educational priorities.