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Administrators said Park East (contractor) and H2M (engineer) have responded to the punch list and that the Facilities Committee (two board members) should convene in two to three weeks to review outstanding items and recommend action to the full board. \"At some point they're going to invite us to come as a board on our request to do a final inspection,\" a board member said; administration proposed a board walk-through in the third week of May, with an objective of closing out Phase 1 by June 30 so state aid paperwork can be filed.

Why it matters: Closing out construction affects final payments, the release of retainage and the district's ability to file for state-aid reimbursement tied to the project completion.

Next steps: The Facilities Committee will pick dates and meet with administration and consultants in the next two to three weeks; the committee will present recommended action items to the board at the next meeting so the district can schedule a board-level walkthrough in May and pursue formal closeout by June 30.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 9th, 2025 - Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board asked its facilities subcommittee to meet and prepare recommendations on Phase 1 construction punch-list items, with a target for a board walk-through in mid-May and paperwork completion by June 30 to finalize state-aid filings.","taxTitle","EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR CSD, School Districts, New York","taxId",54454,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6608193,"Eastport-South Manor honors students and staff: literary magazine wins, bike safety poster and SAWA essay recognized",0,490000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2940161-e2355d2c5c4e55c79284124d071933e0&start=490&end=490","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2940161-e2355d2c5c4e55c79284124d071933e0/thumbnail_490000.jpg","/articles/6608193/New-York/Eastport-South-Manor-honors-students-and-staff-literary-magazine-wins-bike-safety-poster-and-SAWA-essay-recognized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608193-ebd437d6022e4b6b6a6f4aaaba6e6ed0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178470&Signature=hL74onbui~J4JCixl0Gt2SWdsKbEFOmjN7I1hjuzQy03Ub1V7-tym3zPvorlfCW7uFVEFxjadWAcz6LYTdcdH1YiBCzBTHpRPIexlHpGjiwvQ7bp38cbHr0aUaob35idlBW7-zAX11RDJstcn7mh5gcp3oy5hiM063qUHfU2YBQq7hXjDk4dxVtH11tYdwtJuzi~luBvCc5Y5Hp3aygTUOvzPGWQghc8Rw6ZzxES2slb2QEQeBrfMhFoUFTQT8wBpW29j~ccZ6xkR2HHBaNTVC6dvG5WGVOC3~5FynPCwKi8fgxkShCP-oTM222JF97oUHAm-vDPa7ApGxi2umBAQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Eastport-South Manor Board of Education recognized a string of student and staff achievements during its April 9 meeting, honoring winners of literary, art, essay and music competitions and acknowledging several district programs.

Unlocked Underworld, the high school literary magazine, earned a \"Superior\" rating in the 2024 Realm Contest, the board heard from the magazine advisor. \"Out of 422 entries worldwide, our students' work stood out on a national stage,\" the advisor said, noting the magazine's tenth anniversary and longstanding program support.

The board also recognized a sixth-grade student, Isla Bruno, who won the Suffolk County bike-safety poster contest for her district and then for all of Suffolk County; the student could not attend the meeting and staff said they would deliver the board's recognition. Mrs. Heaney and classroom teachers described a student video project that won a county bike-safety video contest and emphasized the work's learning outcomes in ELA skills and digital literacy.

In essay recognition, junior Julia Sestone received an honorable mention in the SAWA (South Asian American Women's Alliance) essay contest, a national competition on STEM topics; the administration said this year marked the highest participation in the contest's 12-year history with more than 200 submissions.

The board also acknowledged music ensemble awards from an out-of-state festival (concert choir earned a Superior rating) and individual honors in county athletics and science fairs. Student ambassadors reported additional recognitions, including a New York State Science and Engineering Fair result and a National Council of Excellence award for the student council.

Why it matters: The recognitions highlight district arts, athletics and academic programs; administrators emphasized the role of teachers and community mentors in enabling student success.

No board action was required; the presentations served as formal commendations.","At the April 9 meeting the board recognized multiple student and staff achievements: Unlocked Underworld earned a Superior rating in the Realm Contest, a sixth grader won first place county bike-safety poster, and a junior earned an honorable mention in the SAWA essay contest. The board also celebrated music and science fair recognitions.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6608197,"Inaugural Eastport-South Manor mock trial team reaches county semifinals, advances to regional final four",329,864000,1193000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2940161-e2355d2c5c4e55c79284124d071933e0&start=864&end=1193","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2940161-e2355d2c5c4e55c79284124d071933e0/thumbnail_864000.jpg","/articles/6608197/New-York/Inaugural-Eastport-South-Manor-mock-trial-team-reaches-county-semifinals-advances-to-regional-final-four","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608197-ce7bf43404d2366341fc018c027a25c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178470&Signature=FQNZFFBhmlLEX8YXpysF-zjtbF6k1CHZLtf3442n35qh-h4NdwCeGiQTzf-z1biMk1NRC4I1H06MKkpOPABIOsY~tfrEPbOK9bIVainIj9yOa7MoFSF5hLJto3txzqX~xsKI-We-mxA5RnhJDB4eVKC6r3PMFw4RDmwVAaBkor1mcYyiTM8jylNsa1h8EbFRPcqBqYyBnPRLV~cVYZA2EaY7I7hSTaM2oEHF1tfAjJjJHPYACDDbAadS9fZ5KHTTZMDE6B9BmsDTg06vpoKNu0K~f3sphziLZxzQMFr~mmOmHDQO7Rd96URB-onAMg3knnszgcyWW1ALvgGu6wdDQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Eastport-South Manor's newly formed mock trial team advanced to the semifinals in its first season and then to the regional final four, coaches and department leaders told the board on April 9.

\"This accomplishment exemplifies the holistic essence of education,\" Dr. Passalt, director of social studies, said as he introduced the team and thanked staff and community mentors. Michael Biggs, who coaches the mock trial team, described the group's rapid progress: despite no prior program or formal training, the team prepared for months and earned a fourth-place seeding out of 32 Suffolk County teams, Biggs said.

Biggs credited attorney Gabrielle Berner (referred to in the meeting as \"Gabby Burner\") for mentorship and said the team built skills in advocacy, courtroom procedure and public speaking. Several students named during the presentation included Angelina Sankar, Ayla Tumbarello, Amaya Agudo, Kelly Langa, Sarah Madula, Sarah Isaac, Lucille Romaine and Pasha Ray.

Why it matters: The team's progress is notable because it was the district's first mock trial team and, according to the presentation, the first team in over a decade from the district to reach that stage of county competition. Participants gained internships and contacts through the Suffolk County Bar Association, the presenters said.

Next steps: Administrators and the board applauded the students and coaches. The presenters encouraged continued community support and noted the foundation is in place for the program to expand next year as juniors step into leadership roles.","Eastport-South Manor's first mock trial team advanced to the semifinals in its inaugural season and reached the regional final four, finishing with a fourth-place seeding out of 32 Suffolk County teams, district officials said.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6608202,"Eastport-South Manor will relaunch summer athletic camps; 15 clinics planned for youth",380,2317000,2697000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2940161-e2355d2c5c4e55c79284124d071933e0&start=2317&end=2697","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2940161-e2355d2c5c4e55c79284124d071933e0/thumbnail_2317000.jpg","/articles/6608202/New-York/Eastport-South-Manor-will-relaunch-summer-athletic-camps-15-clinics-planned-for-youth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608202-12dcb8f14073ce7758b25880c99850d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178470&Signature=UJsyJ8VaPGdnTxTv1VY4IaPMhx-G7BQoxtWp9nP75prBWTMsNDD1HKp6CI8Rz-XxCiiTM~wwnbwOI5zuBuEMLblsPmhREs0yKRAoKSSSOYjzfJKgnOPCS5uKbf5cbVqecyQ63qi5~2OtQ0YbHmjkMe0mrvVl5kPZsWRhNRjvLBFkH8fW-dtkAn9~eTVP062sMuMEb18szSpWFpiVB4l9HTpZeL0Sm9doPvvfW98sJZX1JmsVFjTivAf4hFLf22721ZnHlTDfuMbkIqklcGDKwiHCgm7YN4lxAqFXV1wofszTUjjpNj4~4eVC2bkdjopzF6-lK2tVJEv2R4hi1DA4XQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Eastport-South Manor district announced plans to restart summer athletic camps this year, offering a menu of about 15 different clinic-style camps aimed at elementary- and middle-school youth.

\"We are going to offer 15 different clinic camps this summer,\" said Mr. Hayes, the district's director of athletics, during the April 9 Board of Education meeting. He described sessions mostly running 9 a.m. to noon and some evening clinics from about 5 to 7:30 p.m., with a mix of sports and overlapping weekly schedules to cover most secondary programs.

The program will be run in partnership with the ESM Booster Club and managed by accredited varsity coaches and returning varsity athletes, Hayes said. Students who volunteer to help may receive community-service hours; the camps are intended to build youth-to-high-school connections and give younger players exposure to high-school athletics.

Board members asked about liability and insurance. Hayes said insurance will be handled through the booster-club partnership and the district, and that the booster club's coverage and the district's operational oversight were part of the program structure.

Why it matters: The camps are positioned as both community outreach and a student-development opportunity: younger athletes get instruction from older peers and high-school athletes gain leadership and coaching experience.

Next steps: The administration plans to publish a flyer and open registration through ParentSquare and other district channels once final dates and any minor tweaks to the clinic menu are confirmed.","The district announced a return of summer athletic clinics and youth camps run by high school coaches and student-athletes, with 15 clinics tentatively planned. The district and booster club will manage insurance and registration, and varsity athletes can earn community-service hours.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6608207,"Eastport-South Manor board approves $119.2 million 2025-26 spending plan for voter consideration",2051,2763000,4814000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2940161-e2355d2c5c4e55c79284124d071933e0&start=2763&end=4814","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2940161-e2355d2c5c4e55c79284124d071933e0/thumbnail_2763000.jpg","/articles/6608207/New-York/Eastport-South-Manor-board-approves-1192-million-2025-26-spending-plan-for-voter-consideration","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6608207-54f84dbdf65f1a14830fa79f0a9e480d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178470&Signature=ojmYhm-bTy7ommOikNbQrdZQCw6RrAk~39iJLy~d9pGyDiSuW3OvwaF-4n4H8rjvDEr5CA92G2yUMU2TjMccSn7E96lyiEiBJh~KO8TVFOTmy042e-TrZLrOO8MJma-xGYX1Kza1~-F0ikCgEep4L31I9xray01BU9kM5KvTekdlQDSd4VmXljXTbDOHH5CYQ7cbjZSW9jpV9fwe92sLLPXzOMA8yxl5oGMwx~Aj1AhiM-ayj0Brq8RwOBjd0oQc7GhD6ewpnW8Rb9dHUDiFLwKhh00IKprpiHZWuhRzo06SWPI381GgDVmP8BzI6Z8Ucnel2EXBP8XhjMfN6PXgrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Eastport-South Manor Board of Education voted to submit a $119,194,650 spending plan to district voters on May 20, 2025, the board approved by voice vote following a presentation on district expenditures and revenues.

Administration presented the budget as a 2.93% overall increase over the prior year and said the proposed tax levy increase is 2.97%. \"Our tax levy going out is 2.97% for next year, which is within the tax cap,\" the presenter said, noting the figure is contingent on the state budget. The presentation said the district is projecting revenues from three main sources: the tax levy (about 56%), state aid (about 35.5%) and local revenues (about 8.6%).

Why it matters: The spending plan will appear on the May 20 ballot, where voters will decide whether to adopt the 2025-26 budget. The district's finances depend in part on final state aid allocations, which the administration said had not yet been finalized.

Key details from the presentation include the total proposed expenditures of $119,194,650 and a 2.97% tax-levy increase described as \"within the tax cap.\" The administration said it is monitoring the state budget process; new information about state aid could change final revenue calculations.

The presentation highlighted several revenue items the board discussed: an increase in tuition revenue (the administration described a roughly $300,000 rise tied to incoming special-education placements), nearly $917,000 in pilot payments related to Brookhaven National Lab and solar projects, and anticipated lease/pilot revenue from a planned multi-carrier cell site. The presenter said solar-generated credits currently reduce the district's electricity expense and that the district will ask its energy partners to explain the solar revenue and credit structure at a future meeting.

Board members asked about the district's use of reserves. The administration said the budget assumes appropriating and using about $3.6 million of fund balance for 2025-26 but expects to replenish that amount by year-end, so reserves are not projected to decline. The board discussed the need to highlight the recurring fiscal benefits of solar generation in future budget materials so the public can see how much the panels save the district annually.

The presentation also described a multi-year BOCES contract to lease 700 Chromebooks to replace older devices; the administration said the purchase will be financed over multiple years and is expected to draw an estimated 52% state aid reimbursement in subsequent years.

Action taken: The board approved a resolution \"that the 2025-26 spending plan in the amount of $119,194,650 be submitted to the voters on 05/20/2025.\" The approval was by voice vote; the record shows the motion, a second and an \"Aye\" vote but does not show a roll-call tally in the minutes.

Next steps: The district will publish final budget materials and hold a public hearing May 7 before the May 20 vote. The administration said it will return to the board with any updated state-aid numbers once the state budget is finalized.","The Eastport-South Manor Board of Education voted to submit a $119,194,650 spending plan to voters for the May 20, 2025 budget ballot. The proposal includes a 2.97% tax-levy increase the administration says complies with the state's tax cap; state aid remains unsettled.","actionData","errors"]

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