At its May 20 meeting, the Massapequa Union Free School District Board of Education approved final tenure for eligible staff, formally recognized retirees and authorized an interim athletic director agreement covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

The board moved and approved the tenure and recognition items at the start of the meeting. “For those of you receiving tenure, I just want to wish you congratulations on this important milestone in your careers,” Ms. Wachter, Board President, said during the swearing-in and recognition segment. The board also called retirees forward for recognition and photos.

Dr. Brennan, Superintendent, addressed the teachers receiving tenure and described the district’s hiring process and expectations: “When you applied, right, there were hundreds of applicants. We had an incredibly rigorous, right, you remember it, Not just 1 interview, multiple interviews, committee interviews, demo lessons. ... Earning tenure tonight is just not about time or service or you've you've a stamp of years. What it's about is about consistently showing up and demonstrating commitment, dedication to your craft, to our students, and to our school community.”

Separately under resolutions, the board approved an interim employment agreement for Matt McCleese to serve as interim athletic director from 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2026 and authorized the board president to sign the agreement. The transcript notes the district had difficulty recruiting a permanent director: Dr. Brennan said the candidate pipeline was “pretty limited” and that the district “didn't have candidates that were ready for Massapequa” after repeated searches, which led to an interim posting and this appointment.

Discussion versus decision: the hiring difficulty was presented as background and explanation (discussion); the board then took formal action by approving the interim employment agreement (decision). The record shows motions called, seconds, and unanimous voice approval (“All in favor? Aye.”) for the interim agreement and the personnel approvals.

Ending: The board wished retirees well and photographed tenure recipients following the approvals. No further personnel action or contested vote was recorded in the meeting transcript.