# Regular BOE Meeting 9/15/2026

The Islip Union Free School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 15, 2026. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation by representatives from Stony Brook University about their CARE initiative, a partnership program offering behavioral health and neurological services to school districts. The program aims to improve access to mental health services for students, with costs based on district enrollment ranging from $10,000 to $90,000. For Islip, a donor is covering the first year, with the district expected to commit to funding in the second year. Board members discussed potential cost savings from reduced external evaluations and emphasized the importance of data collection to assess program utilization and effectiveness. The board also approved motions related to various agenda items and discussed policy updates, including changes to harassment and bullying reporting and CPR training requirements. Additionally, the district announced a $250,000 state grant for reconstructing the high school greenhouse. No direct contract awards or RFPs were mentioned, but the Stony Brook partnership represents a notable procurement-related initiative with budget implications for future years.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Healthcare
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Regular BOE Meeting 9/15/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf8-qKuPgVE) - Islip UFSD Board of Education