Board Meeting 1-13-26

The Valley Stream Central High School District board meeting held on January 13, 2026, included discussions on various educational programs and capital improvement projects. The board reviewed and approved the school calendar for the 2026-27 school year and a special education agreement stipulation. A significant portion of the meeting highlighted career and technical education (CTE) programs, including cosmetology, commercial foods, automotive technology, medical assisting, and certified nursing assistant programs, with plans to introduce construction trades and other new programs in the coming years. The board also recapped recent capital projects completed over the summer, such as cafeteria renovations and locker replacements, and discussed recommended projects for the 2026-27 budget, including new science labs, flooring replacements, kitchen remodeling, and classroom conversions for new programs. Additionally, the district reported a clean federal single audit with no findings and addressed improvements in capital asset management practices following a state audit. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, but the capital projects and program expansions imply ongoing procurement and budget allocation activities.