Board of Education - Special Meeting -7/9/2026

The Connetquot Board of Education held a special meeting on July 9, 2026, primarily addressing administrative and budget-related matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of appointments for an external auditor and forensic auditor for the 2026-2027 school year. The board also discussed budget cuts affecting services provided by Syntax, the company responsible for the district's website, photos, and videos. It was noted that Syntax would no longer provide photography services, a change that was not fully communicated during budget discussions. The board expressed interest in involving students in photography and video production to maintain community engagement while reducing costs. Additionally, there was a discussion about the status of payments to the Department of Motor Vehicles, clarifying that the district is in good standing despite some confusion over check issuance. The meeting concluded with an executive session addressing personnel matters and the approval of a counseling memorandum for an employee.