Kings Park voters approve 2026–27 budget; board ratifies routine fiscal measures and authorizes $19 million TAN

Kings Park voters approved the district’s 2026–27 budget in the May 19 election, 744 to 433, the superintendent told the board during its June 2 meeting. The board then approved multiple routine but consequential fiscal and administrative items needed to support the coming school year.

Election and board change: The superintendent reported the May 19 budget passed, 744 yes to 433 no, and announced that Gerard Melany was elected to a three-year term on the board beginning July 1.

Tax anticipation note (TAN): To manage cash flow while property-tax receipts are delayed until January in Suffolk County, the board adopted a resolution authorizing issuance of tax anticipation notes in an amount not to exceed $19 million for the 2026–27 fiscal year. The president and business office representatives explained that the district’s treasurer will determine the exact amount required in the coming months and that the $19 million cap is a not-to-exceed authorization.

Policy and governance actions: The board approved second readings and adoption of three revised district policies — 3290 (operation of motor-driven vehicles on district property) updated in response to county e-bike legislation, 5681 (school safety plans) revised to incorporate a cardiac emergency response requirement, and 1620 (annual organization meeting) to reflect recent state law change on summer reorganization timing. The board also approved recommended changes to the annual code of conduct, noting additions for Chromebooks, student IDs, redefined property damage, and a clearer disciplinary progression.

Personnel, contracts and procurement: Personnel Schedule No. 16 was approved, confirming appointments including Gina Gotti (school counselor) and Stephanie Lombardo (school media specialist). The board accepted donations (RJO PFO: $2,500 for fourth-grade and $2,500 for fifth-grade field trips) and approved disposal of outdated library books and ballots from the May 2025 vote. The business office presented and the board awarded district bids and RFPs for custodial/maintenance supplies, physical education and athletic equipment, bus fleet parts/service, driver’s education (Fitzgerald Driving School), school physician services (Kings Park Family Medicine), and third-party workers’ compensation administration.

Reserves and contract extensions: The board authorized transfers (caps listed in the resolution) into established reserve accounts (TRS, capital reserve, employee benefits accrued liability, ERS retirement reserve, workers’ comp reserve, and unemployment insurance reserve) and approved Amendment No. 2 to extend the district’s refuse and cardboard recycling dumpsters contract with National Environmental Waste LLC for 2026–27 at no increase.

Special-education services and CSE approvals: The board authorized contracts for skilled nursing and tutoring providers (including Heather Standick, RN, and Innovative Tutoring Inc.) for 2025–26 and 2026–27 and approved 194 Committee on Special Education (CSE) meeting recommendations/IEPs held Feb. 2–May 27, 2026.

What the record shows and next steps: Many motions were approved by voice vote; the meeting transcript records motions, seconds, and voice approvals but does not always record roll-call tallies for each discrete resolution. The treasurer and business office will confirm final TAN issuance amounts and schedules; procurement staff will finalize contracts and vendor onboarding consistent with the board’s awards.