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The Board of Education is pleased to share its latest #DalerPride on Demand video update. This high-speed, 3- to 5-minute recap of the September 9, 2026, meeting brings the boardroom directly to your screen. 

September 9 Recap Video

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

THE FARMINGDALE BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING AT 6:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2026. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT UPON A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD, A MOTION TO MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS TOPICS APPROPRIATE FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING LAW, WILL BE CONSIDERED. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.

Rosemarie Fullam
District Clerk
September 18, 2026

Start of the School Year

It is hard to believe that we are approaching the middle of the first quarter.  I would like to thank our entire community for a successful opening. It takes a Herculean effort over the summer to manage construction projects, prepare schedules and rosters, and handle all the behind-the-scenes work needed to open school in September, all the while keeping our buildings open for the thousands of students who attend a variety of summer programs.

School is open, students are back, and the heartbeat of our buildings has returned. It feels great to be back together as a family. I wish you all the best of luck in the 2026/27 school year, and I hope this is our best year ever.

Shared Decision Making

This year’s Shared Decision Making team has agreed to take on the challenge of creating experiences and learning opportunities that will get students off their personal devices and connect them with one another. The following LETTER, drafted by the committee, sets forth our plan for 2026/27. We are leading with an event on October 21, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Farmingdale High School. It will be an evening filled with fun and games for the whole family. Students will be free of activities that night and encouraged to spend time with their friends and family. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks, and reserve your spot at our first Family Fun Night here in Farmingdale Schools.

Band Camp

This year’s band camp was another memorable experience. It is always so much fun to watch students connect with one another as they not only learn the halftime show but also form meaningful relationships. I am attaching a VIDEO slideshow of the event that captures the essence of this unique experience. This year’s show has been dedicated to the memory of Gina and Bea, two women who embody our Daler way of life. The halftime show features their favorite music from their years in marching band and serves as a tribute to two amazing women. Come out to join us on Friday, September 25, 2026, when the Dalers take on Long Beach at Farmingdale High School. This will be the first time the marching band will unveil its 2026/27 halftime show.

New York State 30% Initiative

We are pleased to announce that our district has been officially certified by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets for the 30% New York State Initiative for the 2026/27 school year. By sourcing at least 30% of our school lunch food locally from New York farmers, we are promoting healthy student meals, supporting local agriculture, and earning an additional state reimbursement of 25 cents per meal, which is projected to increase revenue by $100,000-$125,000 this year.  

Thank you to our entire community for making this opening so successful. I look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events. With plenty of rain in the forecast across Long Island this weekend, please be sure to stay dry, drive carefully, and stay safe. We will provide updates, as needed, if our schedule changes.