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  • BOARD MEETING

     

     

    *Tuesday, JULY 7, 2026 - Organizational/Regular meeting (2:00 p.m.)

    Tuesday, AUGUST 11, 2026

    Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

    Tuesday, OCTOBER 13, 2026

    Tuesday, NOVEMBER 10, 2026

    Tuesday, DECEMBER 8, 2025 (as needed) 

    Tuesday, JANUARY 12, 2027

    Tuesday, FEBRUARY 9, 2027 1st Budget work session/Regular meeting 

    ***Tuesday, FEBRUARY 23, 2027 2nd Budget work session/Special meeting

    Tuesday, MARCH 9, 2027 3rd Budget work session/Regular meeting

    Tuesday, MARCH 23, 2027 Special meeting (as needed)

    Tuesday, APRIL 13, 2027 

    ***Tuesday, APRIL 27, 2027 ESBOCES Administrative Budget Vote and Board Election (10:00 a.m.)

    *Tuesday, MAY 4, 2027 Budget Hearing/Regular meeting

    **Tuesday, MAY 18, 2027 Budget Vote and Board Election (2:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

    Tuesday, JUNE 8, 2027

    *1st Tuesday of the month

    ** 3rd Tuesday of the month

    ***4th Tuesday of the month

    PLEASE NOTE:  Regular Monthly District Board of Education Meeting night to be the second Tuesday of each month unless otherwise posted and that all regular monthly meetings of the Board of Education will begin at 7:00 PM.  During the winter months, November to March the meetings will be held at 6:00 PM. If an Executive Session is needed, meetings will begin at 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM respectively.  Furthermore, all Board of Education meetings will be listed on the school website calendar.  All meeting notices will be posted in the Orient post office, East Marion post office, on the Poquatuck Hall community bulletin board in Orient and on the school website for the school year 2026-2027.

  • To meet quarterly or on an as-needed basis (notice of meetings will appear on school calendar)

    Finance and Audit Committee - (Caufield, Demarest, Mastrangelo)

    • Meet with external auditor prior to commencing an audit of the District  
    • Work with auditor to help Board understand the audit report and management letter  
    • Review corrective action plan and assist the Board in implementation  
    • Assist in annual budget process  
    • Review monthly financial reports  
    • Explore sources of revenue

    Buildings/Grounds and Safety Committee -  (Caufield, Demarest, Stevenson)

    • Develop a master plan for maintenance and care of building (short term and long term needs) 
    • Perform detailed quarterly inspection of buildings, grounds and furnishings and determine any action needed and report to Board Meet with architectural/engineering consultants when needed prior to the commencement of any project/capital improvement

    Shared Decision Making Committee -  (Foster, Garret - Stanton as alternate)

    • Meet with stakeholders from the community to discuss and review district practices
    • Communicate feedback from committee to full board for consideration regarding policies and practices

    Policy and Legislative Outreach Committee -  (Caufield, Foster, Mastrangelo) 

    • Review policy recommendations (quarterly) from NYSSBA  
    • Keep existing policies current by conducting annual review of policy manual  
    • Keep current with changes in education-related state legislation and report to the Board 
    • Annual review of District School Safety/Emergency Response Plan

    Wellness Committee -  (Foster, Stanton) 

    • Assess the school health environment, programs and policies
    • Identify ways to improve health of students and staff

    Network Council Committee - (Demarest, Garret - Stanton as alternate)

    • Meets with Greenport UFSD to manage budget costs, discuss programs and school performance 
    • Acts as shared-decision-making members that connect administrators, parents, educators, and the local community 

     

     

     

  • To view entire policy manual, please make and appointment to visit the District Clerk's office

  • The Board of Education recognizes the importance of establishing core values as a guide in all that we do in accomplishing our mission. They are deep-rooted within us. They are not negotiable. They are the basic standards of conduct for dealing with each other. Our core values apply to each member of the Board and our Superintendent.

    Integrity: Integrity is the foundation of our relationships; it encompasses openness, honesty, sincerity and respect. We respect and value the skills, creativity, knowledge and wisdom that each of us brings to our decision-making process.

    Dignity: We believe that each of us can contribute to the quality of life in our school and in our community. We will always conduct ourselves in a courteous, respectful manner toward each other and toward our faculty, administrative staff, students, parents and the general public.

    Accountability & Responsibility: We expect to be held accountable for our actions and we take responsibility for their results. We believe that the practice of these habits will increase the likelihood of success in all that we strive to achieve.

    Excellence: Each of us is challenged to give and perform our personal best for the benefit of our school.

  • A red, white, and blue circular pin with the word 'VOTE' in large black letters.

    2026 2027 Newsletter –  English

    2026 2027 Newsletter –  Spanish

    GENERAL VOTING INFORMATION

    NYS voter registration form English fillable

    * Note: Early vote ballot and Absentee ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk until April 21, 2026.

    Absentee ballot application and instructions –  English

    Early vote ballot application and instructions –  English 

    Application for Military Ballot Oysterponds UFSD

    INFORMACION GENERAL DE VOTACION

    Nys voter registration form Spanish fillable

    * Nota: Es posible que el Secretario del Distrito no reciba las solicitudes de boleta de voto anticipado y de voto ausente hasta el 21 de Abril de 2026.

    Absentee ballot application and instructions –  Spanish

    Early mail ballot application and instructions –  Spanish

    Application for Military Ballot –  Spanish

  • Two (2) members of the Board of Education will be elected, each to fulfill a three (3) year term, July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 AND (1) individual to complete the last two years of a three year term to fill a vacant seat commencing on July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in an "At large" election.

    If interested in running for the Board of Education please pick up a candidate packet at the District Clerks Office, 23405 Main Road, Orient, NY  11957 starting February 10, 2026.

    The deadline for filing petitions is Monday, April 20, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

    A green apple rests on an orange book in front of a chalkboard with "SCHOOL BOARD" written on it.

  • Linda O'Leary, District Clerk

     631-323-2410 option #4

    loleary@oysterponds.org

Agendas And Minutes