Central Islip Public Schools

The Central Islip Board of Education consists of seven members who are residents of the district and who have been elected by the qualified voters. They serve without pay for a term of office of three years.

The general philosophy of the Central Islip Board of Education is explained within the contents of the School Districts Mission Statement. The Board delegates the day-to-day administration of the schools to the Superintendent of Schools, who works with building principals and other district personnel to carry out the policies and procedures established by the Board of Education.

The public is invited and encouraged to attend Board of Education workshops and meetings, both held monthly at the Alfano School, 50 Wheeler Road, Central Islip. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings commence at approximately 7:30 p.m. The Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools engage in discussion relative to the resolution agenda during the Board of Education workshops during the monthly workshop meetings in preparation for acceptance of a resolution consent agenda during the subsequent Board of Education meeting. Other topics pertinent to school district operations are also reviewed. While the public does not participate in the Board of Education's deliberations, questions may be asked of the Board and/or Administration during the public participation section of the agenda. Requests may be made for information by submitting an inquiry card prior to the start of each meeting.

Notification of regular Board meetings and workshops, including time and place, are listed in the School District Calendar and are posted at all district buildings and the Central Islip Public Library. Minutes of meeting can be obtained under the Freedom of Information Law from the District Clerk for a minimal fee.  A “FOIL” form must be filled out for such a request.