The Commack Board of Ed has voted in the December Board meeting

Commack NY

01 February, 2021

10:38 AM

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or disapprove the sale of school owned real property . Commack is a Union Free School district. Smith's Lane school ,located off of Walter Ct, is currently rented as a school by UCP. The soccer fields are used by our local leagues. The vote authorized the President of the Board to sign same." Steve Hartman is the Board President. While there was no public discussion on camera of this matter on the December meeting video ,it was included in a yes vote of non enumerated agenda items. Dr.James, in the November school board meeting video stated they expect to lose 20 % of school aid in the next budget and the sale of a school asset will offset this loss. The people's right to know the process of governmental decision-making and to review the documents and statistics leading to determinations is basic to our society. Access to such information should not be thwarted by shrouding it with the cloak of secrecy or confidentiality. Public Officers Law § 84 for the State of New York