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Assistant Superintendent Dr. Sean Feeney delivered the presentation as a follow‑up to a prior technology overview. Feeney told the board that technology should be \"purposeful integration\" and emphasized that \"technology's not going to replace great teachers but technology in the hands of great teachers can be transformational.\" He described classroom tools in use (iReady/MyPath, Google Workspace, Edpuzzle, BrainPOP, Gizmos, Book Creator, Canva, coding activities) and said the district has created thousands of teacher‑designed quizzes and activities; teachers have produced over 4,000,000 answered practice questions and 10,000 Edpuzzle activities with more than 1,200,000 questions answered by students since September.

Feeney presented district data that students using iReady's MyPath for at least 30 minutes per week \"demonstrated 15% more growth in mathematics\" compared with peers, and he noted external studies that align with district results. On screen time Feeney cited American Academy of Pediatrics guidance and distinguished \"purposeful academic screen time\" (active creation, critical thinking, collaboration) from recreational screen time. The district’s recommended daily in‑school device guidelines presented to the board were: pre‑K–grade 1, roughly 30–60 minutes of purposeful screen time per day (cumulative, not continuous); grades 3–5, roughly 60–90 minutes; grades 6–12, flexible, assignment dependent.

On classroom monitoring and tools, Feeney said the district is piloting GoGuardian to help teachers monitor in‑class device use and reduce distractions; the pilot uses the full product and staff recommended continuing deployment after the pilot. He described the district’s tool‑approval process — teacher request, building administration review, curriculum/technology office review — noting data privacy considerations and referring to New York State student data privacy law (referred to in the presentation as \"law 2d\"). The technology department also reviewed software titles and trimmed some subscriptions to free funds for new tools; Feeney cited specific AI‑driven tools under consideration or trial, including Magic School (district license planned), Brisk (pilot), and DiffIt.

Board members asked substantive questions about critical thinking, monitoring, AI and parental communication. Trustee Deborah Brooks asked for concrete examples of how tools develop critical thinking; Feeney described classroom practices such as using Edpuzzle to embed questions in videos and using adaptive platforms to tailor instruction. Multiple trustees recommended the district formalize the material into a technology strategic plan, update acceptable‑use policies and consider an AI policy; Feeney said many practices are in place but consistency and professional development remain priorities. Trustees also asked for periodic reporting on usage and outcomes; several board members requested future demonstrations for trustees and deeper data on classroom impact and equity for subgroups such as students with disabilities.

No formal board action was taken; the presentation prompted requests for follow‑up, additional reporting and policy review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOE MEETING 5/6/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Assistant superintendent Dr. Sean Feeney presented a second instructional‑technology report that described classroom tools, screening guidelines, iReady/MyPath usage, a GoGuardian pilot and district plans for AI, professional development and policy review.","taxTitle","PORT WASHINGTON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38298,"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},6035848,"District unveils $199,007,128 budget proposal; levy remains below limit, vote May 20",269,8655000,8924000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5094099-a804425ea34fcb4ec944439bc4b7c038&start=8655&end=8924","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5094099-a804425ea34fcb4ec944439bc4b7c038/thumbnail_8655000.jpg","/articles/6035848/New-York/District-unveils-199007128-budget-proposal-levy-remains-below-limit-vote-May-20","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6035848-e1f540b8e806dccb18d8ba88274ba8b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447843&Signature=QX2e~nzYtKa~VRC3MfqtZ1oIt1A6IUFjizMpKpZRZpzf2rTofe4PtjoDMI8vy5B5G5TxNuBC55GHY3V89u8VNNCtFa-ZBlkn4JZOjoPfVHZgcnuvWBQiNwlZX-XrAGYh4GyUcE5ivxoMTfIv~cIPVc2JwiJ9TIgaXBBn0GKnfV3h347sg2nutpR4Q837SOo1LCR-QCV-NmZHOUDJ0GIak4D316ws4Y1dm4JEOTa4G-vtRicYbExDtT~4g5pZwZ2zjLAwy4oiuy3RR0dscUJUHG5lrHwMI74aE7O4WQhE4VYdUQufPMuwPCNwlrw~BAKzYZvxOmcqDaDeCkD3G5mknQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Port Washington Union Free School District presented its 2025–26 proposed budget and held a budget hearing; the district plans to put Proposition 1 — a $199,007,128 budget — before voters on May 20.

The budget presentation stated the district’s tax levy would remain below the allowable limit of 3.39 percent. To reduce levy impact the district plans to use $2,000,000 to offset the levy and draw from reserves: $800,000 from general reserves, $400,000 from the ERS retirement reserve, $300,000 from the TRS reserve and $100,000 from the employee benefits accrued liability reserve. The district showed revenue and expenditure breakdowns: property tax provides roughly 84 percent of estimated revenue, state aid about 10 percent, and expenditures are projected with salaries and benefits accounting for about 73 percent. Functional spending was reported as roughly 76 percent program, 15 percent capital and 9 percent administrative.

Capital highlights cited in the presentation include a $4.2 million transfer to capital for projects such as a high school roof project (phase 2), chimney repairs, roofing work at Salem, new bleachers for the Weber gymnasium and district‑wide flooring projects. The transportation line in the appendix reflected the first year of a five‑year multi‑year transportation contract.

District staff said budget documents would be available at the central office, each school building and the public library. The district scheduled the annual budget vote and school board election for May 20, with polling hours 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Weber Middle School all‑purpose room; the meeting record notes there is not a contested board election this year.

The presentation was followed by a brief public opportunity for questions; no formal vote on the budget was taken at this meeting. The board and administration noted further opportunities for public comment, and staff encouraged the community to review appendix materials and to contact the business office with questions.","District business official presented the proposed 2025–26 budget of $199,007,128, outlined levy‑reduction offsets and key capital projects and scheduled the annual budget vote for May 20.",{"_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},6035852,"Port Washington Board awards tenure to 36 staff members, honors 18 retirees",3423,3567000,6990000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5094099-a804425ea34fcb4ec944439bc4b7c038&start=3567&end=6990","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5094099-a804425ea34fcb4ec944439bc4b7c038/thumbnail_3567000.jpg","/articles/6035852/New-York/Port-Washington-Board-awards-tenure-to-36-staff-members-honors-18-retirees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6035852-3bc39e95b1a294b8ad675ac60634703d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447843&Signature=Gumf1-q1hPRFj6me2n7My7iGZ6PJut37MY~DG-ElKCKoC03RWwTiK-dic5Yg4vrACNvr-Wa4R~2Fvvu8yLHnhI~azLz88u5S~sEFbYvWSAmpypiFDs5uH41X2cawL4QMSX6aYrUTKF0jQ9yS~UbQFVDkCUV0BdtJpXQxAg36xDvC324BcuDveiYGiYjQQ70TQ~hB1juNfuO9H~gvVMERc~Sim0Qw8R8PLK1aG7zD7VZBOsDz2x7I0VZA21GsChiy2y75z~W0f5XKUtrHs5EWApQzO1WbxNbv316pvhMbiS9RLNihi-QOnznQ0EdT0Tpy9fyyuguIhlNsLRo15IoNLA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Port Washington Union Free School District Board of Education voted 7-0 to approve the award of tenure to district staff and held a reception to honor retirees.

The board approved item 8.1 — the award of tenure — after a motion and second; the vote was announced as \"All in favor? 7-0. The tenure is awarded.\" The board then began a public presentation to call up recipients and present boutonnieres and plaques.

The presentation, led at the podium by a district staff member, listed tenure recipients by school and role. The administration said the State Education Department recognizes tenure as a status earned after completion of a probationary period; the district identified 23 teachers, six teaching assistants and seven administrators who received tenure either that evening or earlier in the school year. Among those named were Dr. Sean Feeney (assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction), Dr. Katharine Baer (Schreiber High School principal), Nicholas Schratweiser (director, health/PE/athletics), Dr. Casey Lomangino (assistant principal), Dr. Jerry Weinstein (assistant principal), Matthew DeCarlo (assistant principal), and several classroom teachers and specialists across the district.

Public commenters and community organizations also used the tenure portion of the meeting to congratulate recipients. Pia Ferrante and Kim Licato, co-presidents of APSA, read a congratulatory statement. Linda Kala, co-president of the Schreiber HSA, praised Schreiber principal Dr. Baer and described her presence at school events and her relationships with students: \"She waits out front of the school almost every day ... Doctor Baer makes it her business to know every student and their story.\" Another community speaker, who identified herself as an early HSA president under Dr. Baer, noted Baer’s emphasis on connecting with students and on initiatives such as executive functioning and restorative justice.

The board and administration also recognized 18 retirees — 16 teachers and two registered nurses — and said the group represented a combined 431 years of service to the community. The district called each retiree forward to receive a plaque and flowers; retirees named in the presentation included Dr. Ira Pernick (administrator), Barbara O'Donnell (guidance counselor), Kathleen Costello (nurse), Andrew Apikos (science teacher), Nori Cerny (guidance counselor), Dr. Eric Klaus (school psychologist), James Fallon (physical education teacher), Joy Grasso Krebs (science teacher), Tom Johnson (science teacher), Anthony Panelli (music teacher), Lehi Eason (elementary teacher), Judith Laval Carroll (school nurse), Stephen Moore (art teacher), Kevin Baudo (physical education), Wanda Burgess (sixth grade), Mary Anne Horanteda (speech teacher) and Maria Shapiro (science teacher). The board thanked the Ed Foundation for co‑sponsoring the post‑presentation reception.

The board recessed to the Schreiber cafeteria for the reception and reconvened the meeting later for remaining business.

The board’s motion to approve tenure and the announced 7-0 vote were the only formal actions recorded in the transcript related to tenure. The recognitions and retiree remarks were presented as ceremonial acknowledgements and no additional formal actions were recorded during those presentations.","The Port Washington Board of Education voted 7-0 to grant tenure to teachers, administrators and teaching assistants and recognized 16 teachers and two school nurses who will retire this year.","actionData","errors"]

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