BOE Meeting - June 3, 2026

The Queens County Board of Education held a meeting on June 3, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement approvals included the renewal of a Microsoft licensing agreement with Bell Techlogix for $73,952.64, the purchase of 3,467 Dell Chromebooks for $269,799 from capital funds, and the acquisition of 79 Clear Touch interactive flat panel units for $179,848.75 also from capital funds. Additionally, the board approved a contract with Navigate 360 for a behavior threat assessment platform funded by a Department of Justice grant at $57,500, and a three-year contract with Edmentum for credit recovery services totaling $84,630. A four-year contract with Power School for an employee records management system was approved with a fiscal impact of $87,258.25 from the operating budget. The board also approved the purchase and installation of welding lab equipment for $173,761 from FY27 County CIP funds. Budget discussions highlighted a $3.3 million gap in the fiscal year 2027 budget, with some positive adjustments due to lower health insurance increases and state aid reductions. The board planned to post new positions to address educational needs and anticipated further budget updates in upcoming meetings. Policy updates and discussions on student device usage and school safety were also part of the agenda, but the primary focus was on procurement approvals and budget planning for the upcoming school year.