# Bay Shore Board of Education Work/Public Session - September 23, 2026

The Bay Shore Board of Education held a work and public session on September 23, 2026, primarily to honor teachers who received tenure, recognizing their contributions to the district's educational goals. The meeting included formal acknowledgments of individual teachers' achievements and commitments. In addition to the tenure recognitions, the board approved several motions related to school operations, including amendments to the Department of Health Physical Education Athletics schedule, additional appointments of PM school teachers, adult school lunch price increases, and acceptance of donated voting machines and privacy booths from the Suffolk County Board of Elections. The board also endorsed actions taken by the Committee on Special Education and adopted updates to board policies. A significant portion of the public session was devoted to addressing community concerns about a recent student safety incident at the UPK Center, with calls for greater transparency and accountability regarding district safety protocols. The board responded by affirming ongoing investigations and collaboration with partners to enhance student safety. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn the public session and move into executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Policy
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [Bay Shore Board of Education Work/Public Session - September 23, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ86gFxEOCc) - Bay Shore School District