 Announcement 
ADDITIONAL STATE AID TO EAST ISLIP RESULTS IN A 3.99% PROJECTED TAX RATE INCREASE FOR 2008-09
On April 9, 2008 the State Education Department provided new aid estimates for East Islip based on the passage of the State budget which resulted in $1,667,000 of additional Aid. From that amount $600,000 was included in the 2008-09 budget to produce the current projected tax rate increase of 3.99%. In addition, $500,000 of the increased State Aid was set aside for contingencies based on the uncertain National and State economic climate being expressed in Albany, and the possibility of mid-year cuts to State Aid. The remaining amount of $567,000 results primarily from higher projected Excess High Cost (Special Education) Aid which is being reviewed for accuracy and therefore was not included in the budget. In light of the recent Special Education State Aid overpayment issue which has not yet been finalized by the State, a conservative approach is being taken regarding the allocation of additional State Aid to the budget.
Budget and Board Member Vote
The Budget and Board Member vote will be held on May 20, 2008, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Voting will take place at the following locations:
Ruth C. Kinney Elementary
Connetquot Elementary
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Timber Point Elementary
Residents can register at any school during school hours or at the District Clerks office during office hours. Registration is also being held on the following dates at these locations between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Connetquot Elementary School
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School
Monday May 12, 2008
Timber Point Elementary School
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
May 14, 2008 is the last day to register to vote for the School Budget and Board Member. The Budget results will be announced shortly after the regular monthly meeting on May 20, 2008 at approximately 9:30 p.m. The Board wishes to invite all community members to attend.
PaySchools Important Notice
Due to problems we are experiencing with our cafeteria computer system, PaySchools will not be accessible until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.
BUDGET CALENDAR
2008-2009
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Budget Presentation #1 |
General Support, Supervision, Training |
February 28, 2008 |
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Budget Presentation #2 |
Instruction |
March 18, 2008 |
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Budget Presentation #3 |
Transportation, Community Services, Benefits, Debt Service, Interfund Transfers, Revenues |
March 25, 2008 |
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Presentation |
Budget Advisory Committee Recommendations |
April 1, 2008 |
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Budget Information Meeting And Budget Adoption |
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April 8, 2008 |
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Budget Presentation to PTA Groups |
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Varies |
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Budget Hearing |
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May 12, 2008 |
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Budget Vote |
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May 20, 2008 |
* Meetings Scheduled at 7:00pm
East Islip Schools Renewed
As part of the ongoing district-wide renovations, we are pleased to report on the following improvements:
- New energy efficient fluorescent lighting fixtures have been installed at:
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- JFK - the entire building's classrooms and corridors
- SHS - corridors
- RCK - classrooms and gymnasium
- TPES - stage
- The gymnasium floors at TP, ECC and CES are glowing with their newly refinished floors! RCK has an entirely new gym floor.
- Over 800 shiny new book lockers were installed at the SHS. Replacement of the remaining lockers will continue during the summer of 2008.
- Additional work was done on renovating the bathrooms with new sinks, hardware and partitions.
- Exterior masonry repointing was done district-wide.
- Installed new perimeter casework. Redesigned two business labs as well as one education lab. This will enable the business staff and educational staff to teach and monitor students more effectively.
- Required wiring for both electric needs as well as data needs was also installed.
Throughout the remainder of the year additional work will be done during evening hours, after school hours and during holiday hours:
- New window system for the existing building area at the EIMS
- Installation of new unit ventilators at CES & TPES
- Installation of new perimeter casework (window line) at CES
- New casework of entire classrooms at TPES
- Installation of new white magnetic style marker boards district-wide (excluding EIMS)
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to celebrate our students' uniqueness and maximize their ability to attain excellence as we guide and prepare them to become responsible citizens of the world.
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