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District adds anti-bullying partner, task force and climate surveys after bullying complaints

Massapequa Union Free School District · By Ben Guzovsky · Published Oct 20, 2026, 3:27 PM UTC · Board record: Oct 8, 2026

Day-to-day

Students tour a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter at Massapequa High School during a helicopter raid demonstration performed by the Marines of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force New York May 29. More than 3,000 Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen will be in the area participating in community outreach events and equipment demonstrations. This is the 26th year New York City has hosted the sea services for Fleet Week. — Cpl Ryan Turnage · public-domain

What happened

The board is contracting with the Long Island Coalition Against Bullying (September 25, 2026 to June 30, 2027). On October 8 the group presented plans for a districtwide anti-bullying task force, climate and culture surveys, student listening sessions, staff training and parent nights. The district reported 29 bullying (DASA) reports in 2025-26, with 15 found true.

Why it matters to families

Parents and students spoke at several meetings in May and June 2026 about bullying. This is the district's main response so far.

The evidence

The September 24 agenda lists the contract. October 8 minutes describe the presentation. The school climate slides give the 29 reports and the planned surveys.

The source

October 8, 2026 Board meeting minutes

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