Leida Morales
Board Trustee
lmorales@centralislip.k12.ny.us

Biography

Mrs. Leida Morales was elected to the Board of Education on May 19, 2026. A 34-year resident of the Hamlet of Central Islip, Mrs. Morales is deeply woven into the fabric of the Central Islip School District communities, including Central Islip, Islandia, and Islip Terrace. Over the years, she has cultivated extensive and relevant experience that has equipped her with a strong understanding of school district operations, making her an asset as she begins her service on the Board of Education. 

Her connection to the community also shaped her professional life. In 1993, Mrs. Morales became the first person hired by the Central Islip School District with the title of Spanish-speaking secretary, marking the beginning of a rewarding 32-year career dedicated to serving families and helping them discover the many opportunities available through the district’s schools. 

Accountability and transparency remain at the forefront of Mrs. Morales’s priorities. Sharing her philosophy, she states: 

"I believe our families deserve a representative who truly understands our halls, our classrooms, and our community’s heart. I will advocate for safe facilities and strong academic programs that foster the pride and achievement our children so richly deserve, and I will ensure that parents, staff, and students are heard with transparency and respect." 

Mrs. Morales has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to both her community and the school district. She proudly served as President of the Reed Middle School PTA, Mulligan Elementary School PTA, Central Islip High School PTSA, and the PTA Council. Throughout the years, she has organized school fashion shows and entrepreneurship initiatives that inspired students to pursue business opportunities, all which helped raise scholarship funds. Mrs. Morales cheered on students at baseball and football games, hosted family game nights, and helped celebrate the community’s rich culture through Mulligan Elementary School’s Hispanic Heritage Shows. 

Her affiliations with the Adult & Continuing Education Board and the Central Islip Public Library Board have further strengthened her appreciation for education and community development, while reinforcing her vision for a bright future for Central Islip. 

Mrs. Morales and her husband, Coach Fred, are most proud of their children—Freddie, Justin, and Amanda—each a successful graduate of the Central Islip School District and a proud alumnus of Central Islip High School: Freddie (Class of 2004), Justin (Class of 2007), and Amanda (Class of 2026). 

She is grateful for the unwavering support of her husband and children and proudly champions Coach Fred’s passion for coaching and continues serving the Central Islip community. Coach Fred’s dedication led to his induction into the Central Islip Hall of Fame in 2021. 

Expressing her gratitude to the community for supporting her election to the Board of Education, Mrs. Morales shares: 

"It is a privilege to serve as a Board of Education Trustee, and I remain steadfastly committed to supporting the students, families, employees, educators, administrators, and residents who make Central Islip such an extraordinary community. I am honored to continue giving back to the community that has provided such a strong foundation for my family."