The Herricks school board approved revisions to several district policies at its meeting on Thursday.
The board unanimously approved revisions to the district’s Public Use of School Facilities, Student Policies Goals and Equal Educational Opportunities policies. The changes were focused on the clarification and updating of the policies’ language.
The Public Use of School Facilities policy saw the addition of a new requirement for school-related groups using the facilities that charge admission to use these proceeds towards the facilities’ expenses.
“I think what we wanted to do was clarify the fee schedule,” district Superintendent Fino Celano said. “Organizations and groups that are affiliated to the school are not subject to the fee schedule, but are subject to that if there is an admission fee required to an event, they would be required to pay for the additional services such as custodial and security.”
Celano said this is something that has been in practice for the most part, but was not in writing. Under recommendations from the district’s auditor, the board clarified the addition in the newest policy revision.
Revisions to the district’s Student Policies Goals and Educational Opportunities policy were simple language changes.
The board began discussions regarding the use of a $27,894.65 FEMA reimbursement the district received to cover repair costs after Hurricane Sandy during the 2012-13 school year.
District officials said they are unsure of how this reimbursement will be spent, and currently has plans to include the money in the district’s general fund until further discussion.
Celano also announced the board will hear a presentation on the recommendations from an investigation regarding the start time of the Herricks High School at the board meeting on Dec. 10.
The next board meeting is scheduled for Nov. 19.
