Board of Education

District Goals - 2024-2025

• The Board of Education will work together in a respectful manner in order to best serve the interests of the entire school community.
• The Board of Education will monitor student achievement and support the district administration’s efforts to improve student outcomes via initiatives designed to improve student attendance and engagement.
• Aligned with the Smithtown 2027 Strategic Plan, and its goal to provide our students with a safe and supportive environment and demonstrate skills and attributes to cope with life challenges and achieve personal well-being, the Board of Education will continue its commitment to provide equitable opportunities and resources so that all students feel that they are welcome, they belong, and they are supported in every school and success in this work will be built upon a foundation of respect, diversity, equity, inclusion, access and opportunity.
• The Board of Education will continue to support the social-emotional and mental well-being of students and staff.
• The Board of Education will ensure that all Board committees establish clear objectives, meet consistently and that the progress of these committees is regularly reported to the Board and community and evaluated annually by the Board.
• The Board of Education will continue to emphasize effective communication between all stakeholders, improved community relations as well as advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national levels.
• The Board of Education will oversee the development and public information sharing of the district operating budget and capital plan. The district budget and capital plan will seek to balance appropriate funding for student learning, health and safety while responsibly managing the growth of the District’s tax levy.

Adopted August 13, 2024