Seaford board makes motion to further show gratitude to veterans

Education Seaford board makes motion to further show gratitude to veterans By Christie Leigh Babirad … Comments Posted on November 13, 2026 Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Rhonda L. Meserole led a presentation on a proposed tax exemption for veterans. Photo from Seaford Board of Education livesteam It was all about the veterans as Seaford School District Board of Education held their meeting the evening after Veteran’s Day to formally show their gratitude and thank the school and community for the way they celebrated those who have given their all and continue to serve for the freedoms we all enjoy in this country. The meeting was held on Thursday, Nov. 12 and honored the courage, sacrifice and dedication of the men and women who have served our country, as well as the ones who continue to do so, and also recognized the schools and community who came together to pay tribute. “On behalf of the board of education, I want to thank the school administrators in all four of our buildings for recognizing the importance of patriotism and the various ways each school and many of our athletic teams honored our veterans over the last few days,” said Lisa Herbert, board of education president. “Thank you to our teachers and our aides for helping to educate the next generation on what a privilege it is to be an American and thank you to this entire community—a community that stands together, honors its heroes and proudly loves its country.” The meeting featured a video showing the various activities the students across the district participated in surrounding Veterans Day. After the video, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations, Rhonda L. Meserole, led a presentation on a proposed tax exemption for veterans with a service-connected disability. In February of this year, Meserole explained that a new real property tax exemption for veterans with a 100 percent service-connected disability was created. In order for Nassau County School Districts to adopt this exemption, the board of education must do so before the 2027-2028 tax year, which would be no later than Jan. 2 of 2027. “Providing this tax relief is one way our community can recognize their service and help ease some of their financial burden,” said Meserole, adding that she understands that the district must be mindful of its budget and its responsibility to taxpayers, but said that we must also remember “our responsibility to those who sacrificed so much for us.” A motion for resolution of the tax exemption was brought before the board and unanimously approved. In other business, Superintendent Adele V. Pecora provided a couple of updates in regard to the facilities area where roofs are being replaced at the schools. She explained that the lighting portion of the job has proven to be slightly more complicated if this is not done first, prior to the roofs being replaced. “At the Harbor school, we’re going to start with the area that is closest to the playground to do the permanent lighting,” Pecora said. “Hopefully over the next couple of days, we’ll be able to complete the portion of permanent lighting there and similar to the Manor school, we’re hoping in the next couple of weeks everything will be illuminated and roofs will be completely done.” The meeting then concluded with a final presentation provided by representatives of Energia and Honeywell regarding the possibility of executing an energy performance contract that will look for inefficiencies within the Seaford school buildings, with a portion of the project having to do with solar lighting. More details will be provided as the consideration and process potentially move forward. About the Author All comments are subject to our Community Guidelines . Schneps Media does not endorse the views shared by readers in our comment sections.