Bay Shore Board of Education Work/Public Session - August 26, 2026

The Bay Shore Board of Education held a work and public session on August 26, 2026, focusing on several key educational and operational topics. Significant procurement-related actions included the approval of multiple personnel appointments, salary changes, resignations, and retirements across professional and civil service staff. The board authorized the issuance of tax anticipation notes to manage cash flow due to the timing of property tax and state aid receipts. They also approved awarding a print bid to Tob Printing for district printing needs and declared various obsolete equipment and textbooks for disposal. Additionally, contracts were approved for student observation and fieldwork placements with several universities, as well as a service provider contract with the Long Island Whole Child Academy. Policy updates and agreements, including an employee agreement for an athletic trainer and a memorandum of agreement with the administrators association, were also approved. The meeting included discussions on curriculum updates aligned with new New York State Science Learning Standards and plans for September 11th commemorative activities. Public safety concerns regarding traffic near schools were raised, with the board agreeing to communicate with local authorities. Motions for all procurement and contract approvals were passed unanimously.