BOE 1-15-2026

The Herricks Board of Education meeting held on January 15, 2026, included a detailed audit committee presentation by claims auditors from Sereni Associates, who reported a low error rate of 0.11% in vendor and employee payments for the 2024-25 school year, indicating strong internal controls and appropriate district purchases. The meeting also featured a comprehensive demographic and enrollment study presentation by Western Suffolk's Office of School Planning and Research, projecting a slight decline in student enrollment through 2035, which will inform long-range planning for staffing and facilities. The board discussed class size guidelines, comparing district averages to regional standards, and considered potential impacts on staffing and budget if guidelines were adjusted. Several routine business items were approved, including amendments to agreements, settlement agreements, consultant appointments, grant acceptances, and special education contracts. The board also announced upcoming budget meetings leading to the budget vote and trustee election.