Board of Education - Public Session - 7/28/2026

The Connetquot Board of Education held a public session on July 28, 2026, during which several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The board approved various personnel items and consent agenda items, including a contract award to Bearcom for antenna repeater installation at three locations. They also approved a service agreement with Global Compliance Network for mandatory online employee training modules covering workplace violence, OSHA, and other compliance topics, at a cost of approximately $1,852 for the entire district. The board debated the merits of this training versus in-house options, ultimately approving the contract to meet training deadlines. Multiple budget transfer requests were voted on, with some passing and others failing due to abstentions or opposition. The superintendent provided updates on potential tax exemptions for disabled veterans and ongoing budget advisory committee activities. Additionally, the board discussed playground surface upgrades, noting that significant costs would be involved and that such work would likely require a future capital project. The meeting also included discussions on AP exam performance and the challenges of budgeting for out-of-district occupational education programs. No new financial officer has been hired yet, though recruitment is underway. The session concluded with a move to executive session to discuss confidential personnel matters.