The Wantagh Union Free School District Board of Education convened on August 22, 2024, to discuss various financial and personnel matters, as well as to approve several contracts and agreements.

The meeting began with the approval of financial reports and budget transfers, which received unanimous support from board members. Following this, the board addressed personnel items, including the approval of several staff positions and the retraction of a part-time school monitor position.

Significant discussions included the approval of revised wage rates for the 2024-2025 school year and the finalization of contracts with BOCES for educational services. The board also approved transportation contracts and a cooperative bid for educational data services.

A notable highlight of the meeting was the acceptance of a donation of $1,768.71 from the Mandalay PTA for bike racks at Mandalay Elementary School, which the board expressed gratitude for.

In the unfinished business section, the board reviewed the district-wide school safety plan and discussed policy revisions, both of which were approved without opposition. The meeting concluded with the approval of recommendations from the committee on special education and preschool education.

Overall, the meeting underscored the board's commitment to enhancing educational services and ensuring the safety and well-being of students within the district.