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A business-item motion presented at the meeting cited the Board of Regents regulation changes (described in the motion as \"subpart 1 24-2\" and the new subpart \"1 24-2.8\") and resolved that the district \"elects not to participate in the development of a regionalization plan.\" The board then directed the superintendent to submit written notification of that election to the New York State Education Department prior to the Jan. 15, 2025 deadline. The motion was approved by the board.

Board discussion emphasized that the current opt-out language in the regulation, as adopted in December 2024, appears to opt districts out of the planning process rather than explicitly removing them from any later regionalization action; board members said they remain concerned about the potential for the state to proceed with broader regionalization steps. Several board members noted that Mount Sinai is among about 20 districts on Long Island participating in Article 78 litigation challenging the regionalization approach; other districts have also moved to opt out at their local meetings.

The board discussion included concern that language in the adopted regulation (the \"black and white\" text) differs from other statements about whether opting out of planning would preclude later regionalization actions. The district said it will pursue legal avenues while using the formal opt-out provision available in the current regulation.

No changes to district governance or day-to-day operations were announced at the meeting. Board members framed the vote as preserving local control while pursuing legal review of the state's approach.

Votes at a glance (motions recorded during the meeting):
- Acceptance of minutes of 11/20/2024 regular meeting — motion approved (mover and second not specified in record).
- Personnel items A–B (personnel approvals) — motion approved (mover and second not specified).
- Action items educational A–B — motion approved (mover and second not specified).
- Action items business B–J (routine business approvals) — motion approved (mover and second not specified).

The board also noted it will continue coordination with other districts pursuing legal action and monitor any further regulatory changes from the Board of Regents and the State Education Department.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mt. Sinai BOE Meeting December 18, 2024","oneSentenceSummary","The Mount Sinai Board of Education voted to opt out of participation in the development phase of the State Education Department's regionalization plan and directed the superintendent to notify the NYSED in writing before Jan. 15, 2025.","taxTitle","MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",46658,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6651362,"Mount Sinai district reviews lockdown response, outlines security upgrades",933,925000,1858000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2628097-aff16de08e80fc1875286f1730963ac7&start=925&end=1858","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2628097-aff16de08e80fc1875286f1730963ac7/thumbnail_925000.jpg","/articles/6651362/New-York/Mount-Sinai-district-reviews-lockdown-response-outlines-security-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651362-4564134995a60a386c63bba873632ca0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770998227&Signature=EamylOdAuAs6xv0uwzYaOGsxSqXRwfimkw9raaxu6DjwLDwAy4CD50DdpMlBfpja-4Pf83tlnogl7XGVIckyE5p5FcApxsCoOvRDCa~N08gCdHtyi-yVjAv07MEcWt4Cl4fkDcJASDqzIJHvOKXE7VzMgdjbLy52NrwLZy3IG-O5wlneYgOKvx6DflbNgqvK1FSIrlPZ6syzpe6~-nHMvYo6xGX-7CpLwH50SzQwfKd~aFjT5AG~0x9MondfLW2ch5RUtuUqhqHnsZvfPr82YO810oVUXXBSmm3d~EN2Z6IrDUA6DyphU8~Z3ZNg3mzWfYyjscXammoLW3HsU6ZpzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mount Sinai Union Free School District officials told the Board of Education that a lockdown last week — prompted by reports of possible gunfire near campus — ended after a rapid check of buildings by Suffolk County police and that the district will pursue planned security upgrades.

Superintendent Dr. Christiani told the board that Suffolk County Police arrived within minutes, checked each building and found no threat to students or staff. \"Incredibly blessed to have Suffolk County PD here in minutes. I never saw such a fast response in my life and it was incredible,\" Dr. Christiani said. She reported that staff locked down buildings, maintained composure and kept students calm while police conducted searches.

The district described how the incident was handled and the distinction between a full lockdown and a \"lock,\" which allows in-building instruction to continue while doors remain secured. According to district remarks, after the police gave an all-clear, staff were allowed to move between buildings, and parents were permitted to pick up students. The district also said it used the incident as a review opportunity and met as an administrative team to identify improvements.

As part of previously approved capital work driven by safety reviews with Suffolk County police and Homeland Security, the district said it is planning internal classroom doors with electronic locking mechanisms, outer-door jar alarms to detect doors propped open, a timed swipe system to limit building access, and an updated telephone/PA system that would let staff trigger districtwide lockdown messages from more locations or by phone. Officials said those components were submitted for state approval in \"September or early October\" and are part of the same project that includes baseball and softball field work.

The superintendent said the new phone/PA capability would let staff call a lockdown from any classroom phone or, in some cases, a cell phone, rather than requiring a staff member to reach a main office PA console. The district characterized the required state approval as the remaining implementation hurdle for those systems.

Board members and students also referenced ongoing emergency-preparedness work. The district reminded the community that an upcoming emergency-preparedness drill will use a 20-minute early dismissal to practice timed bus evacuations and other procedures.

Officials said they would continue to review procedures and implement the approved capital upgrades once state approvals are complete.","Following a fast police response to reported gunfire near campus, district leaders told the board they completed a lockdown, reviewed procedures and are pursuing capital-project security upgrades including electronic classroom locks and an improved phone/PA system.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6651356,"Assemblywoman Giglio wins $30,000 STEM grant; district recognizes student musicians and fundraising",571,578000,1149000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2628097-aff16de08e80fc1875286f1730963ac7&start=578&end=1149","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2628097-aff16de08e80fc1875286f1730963ac7/thumbnail_578000.jpg","/articles/6651356/New-York/Assemblywoman-Giglio-wins-30000-STEM-grant-district-recognizes-student-musicians-and-fundraising","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6651356-2789d20fcc67f01b6c55b46c26c9121a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770998227&Signature=P0ewCVsfAlF90W~OY8uF~cfT-tMCm-CNOSh6hvo1hr6Cq0ck7~8cq095tYy6BlK1NWbsnPNHzibI1iPIJGTzrn0SNII5sCSafAEDcLTujeJZsaY7RavVDIftg9OupKLHtriD3NJ9HvJMBJ~DSajv644QzoT9F-Gp9THeOc2vjssYHJ6jqIc2U3I6lSUtBcqUGOwI3JyDiuT-0WjE2~w4KdC0T88KTTW-L7KmvWg2ja3wIV5eP1wdm010JZBw4Uwu-mwdIJ~vZ8Qk~dI-aHozhawNOvI2~10R07Hth0arsCAkJFvmdhj1aeRwD4WsuFex880YXVmMPNYc-9sT3fnoRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board recognized Assemblywoman Giglio for obtaining a $30,000 grant to fund materials for an elementary STEM lab in the Mount Sinai Union Free School District.

In a recognition segment, the district announced that the grant will be used to buy materials for the new STEM lab. The meeting also featured musical performances by fourth-grade band students and a list of students from grades 5–12 accepted to LISFA festivals. The district presented certificates to the following students named in the meeting: Michael Caravello, Audrey Hough, Kennedy Cosec, Yufei Du, Elizabeth Califano, Kathleen Hahn, Imogen Constantine, Leah Caravello, Aras Farrell, Tavish Farrell, Jamie Sheng, Liam Kelly, and Zikin Phan.

School leaders reported recent student activities and fundraising: student government and the SAD Club donated $6,000 to Christmas Magic to provide gifts for students in need; the robotics team raised over $1,600 in a pancake fundraiser; and the student government donated $500 to the Harry Chapin Food Bank/Long Island Cares to support families over the holidays. Administrators also highlighted recent concerts, All-State and All-County musical recognition, spirit week activities and middle-school socials.

A student representative recounted the student perspective on the recent lockdown, praising staff for keeping students calm and noting that small operational improvements raised during debriefing were addressed promptly. The district thanked music and arts staff for concert programming and recognized volunteers who supported school events.

No financial details beyond the announced grant amounts and fundraising totals were provided in the transcript.","Assemblywoman Giglio was recognized after securing a $30,000 grant to help build an elementary STEM lab. The board also recognized students accepted to LISFA, student fundraising for Christmas Magic and community donations raised by student groups and the robotics team.","actionData","errors"]

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Mount Sinai Board votes to opt out of regionalization planning; district to notify NYSED

Mount Sinai district reviews lockdown response, outlines security upgrades

Assemblywoman Giglio wins $30,000 STEM grant; district recognizes student musicians and fundraising