SOUTH COUNTRY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING 08/12/2026 PT 2

The South Country Central School District Board held a meeting on August 12, 2026, focusing primarily on a building utilization and boundary study to address declining enrollment and facility use. The district contracted Ross Haber and Associates LLC for this study at a cost of approximately $34,000, fully reimbursable through BOCES. The study aims to analyze enrollment projections, facility capacity, program equity, and attendance zones, with findings expected by December to inform potential decisions impacting the 2027-28 budget. The board also discussed updates on capital improvement projects including track renovations, boiler replacements, and oil tank work, with attention to budget tracking and encumbrances. Additionally, the board approved the acceptance of donated voting equipment from the Suffolk County Board of Elections, which includes ongoing service costs. Financial reports for July 2026 were reviewed, highlighting cash balances, revenue status, and expenditure encumbrances, with plans for continued transparency and public engagement. Personnel changes were approved, including the appointment of a new interim principal for Brookhaven Elementary School. The meeting concluded with committee assignments, building liaison selections, and a moment of silence for a deceased staff member. A motion was passed to adjourn to executive session for personnel matters.