To kick off the 2026-2027 school year, West Islip Union Free School District held its annual board of education reorganization meeting in the auditorium of Beach Street Middle School on July 7.

Newly reelected trustee Anthony Tussie was sworn into oath to begin his term by the school district’s attorney. Mr. Tussie was also elected and sworn in as president of the board of education. Grace Kelly-Peleg was elected and sworn in as the vice president for the 2026-2027 school year. Newly reelected trustee Quinn Bedell will be sworn in during the August meeting.