Ex- Officio Students Trustees, Isabelle Scherl and Maddie Cummings gave updates on High School happenings, sports, and upcoming events.
In his Superintendent Report, Mr. Poole highlighted some of the many events, activities, and accomplishments taking place throughout the District and specific to each building.
Ms. Meli and Mr. Parrinello recognized Wading River students for their musical excellence in Orchestra, Band, and vocals through LISFA and SCMEA participation.
SCMEA & LISFA Musical Recognition
The Board of Education received the last presentation in a series of budget workshops for the 2026–27 school year, presented by Mr. Arcuri. The proposed budget totals $90,034,735, reflecting a 0.8% increase in expenditures and a 2.84% tax levy increase of $61,789,092. The budget maintains current programs, achieves $1,700,000 in strategic position reductions largely through attrition and retirement, and reduces reliance on fund balance by 22%. The Budget and two propositions were approved by the Board of Education. Proposition #2 authorizes a land conveyance to the Town of Brookhaven, which will fund and facilitate significant safety improvements near the Middle School. These improvements include the installation of a dedicated turning lane and a traffic light on Randall Road both fully paid for by the Town of Brookhaven. Together, these enhancements will provide more controlled arrival and dismissal traffic flow and greater protection for student walkers along Randall Road.
Budget Presentation, 5.5.26
The Board adopted the Re-Organizational Meeting date and time and the draft 2026-2027 Board Meeting Calendar. The Board also approved several resolutions, including a donation from Wading River PTA for Arts in Education programs.
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