The Board approved participation in educational opportunities funded by the Perkins V Basic Secondary Grant, coordinated through Eastern Suffolk BOCES (ESBOCES) for Islip students. The resolution notes that member districts must join a consortium so that funds are used for mutually beneficial improvements and innovations in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that they could not accomplish individually, and establishes indemnification terms between ESBOCES and the district.This confirms that Islip will be accessing Perkins funding in 2026-2027 for CTE program supports, likely including equipment, curriculum enhancements, industry certifications, and work-based learning infrastructure. CTE-focused vendors (career exploration platforms, industry-aligned curriculum, CTE lab equipment, credential providers, and data tracking tools) should coordinate with both Islip’s CTE leadership and ESBOCES to align offerings with the consortium’s Perkins plan and position solutions that address shared regional CTE goals.

Grant-funded CTE supports must be mutually beneficial to all consortium members, suggesting regionally coordinated program design and purchasing.