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John Murphy, staff member, presented the plan and said it is \"a plain language version\" of more detailed, confidential building‑level emergency protocols and that \"there's a 30 day waiting period after the Board receives it tonight and reviews it for the public, after which they can adopt it after 30 days.\" Murphy said building plans contain individualized staffing details that remain confidential for safety reasons.

Superintendent Gavin emphasized the district’s increased focus on preventive measures, noting recent programs and teams that inform the plan. Murphy highlighted the district’s ‘‘Behavioral Threat Assessment Team’’ and referenced the Workplace Violence Prevention Law and the Department of Homeland Security as part of the broader context for recent changes. He told the board that much of the update is language and consistency work intended to ensure that educators, police and other emergency responders use common terminology.

During public comment, Jeff Greenfield, identifying himself as a resident and taxpayer, asked when the district began working with a new security firm and whether all persons employed in security roles hold required credentials. Murphy said the district hired Covert Investigation and that Eric Kramer, a security partner, has been involved in review and vetting. Murphy replied to Mr. Greenfield’s question about credentials: \"It's been enforced. I'm not sure it's been enforced. Okay. But it will be enforced. Yes, sir.\" Greenfield urged continued enforcement going forward.

Board members thanked committee members and staff and asked for confirmation that professional development and training tailored for students with disabilities and other needs are part of preventive work. Murphy and others described ongoing, evolving staff training and said the district will continue aligning drills and de‑escalation training with best practices.

The board did not take a final adoption vote at the work session; Murphy said the districtwide plan is scheduled to be adopted no later than the Sept. 1 Board of Education meeting and to be made public Oct. 1, after the required 30‑day review and subsequent work on confidential building plans.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Public Work Session -Wednesday, April 23, 2025 7:00PM","oneSentenceSummary","The Rockville Centre Union Free School District Board of Education opened a public hearing April 23 on the districtwide safety plan, which staff described as a plain‑language summary that will enter a 30‑day public review before adoption.","taxTitle","ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",55785,"location","New York","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6261343,"District presents social studies review: Hockman writing routines, inquiry shifts and a plan to boost civic readiness",1294,4824000,6118000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124345-416f98206e28b9bbe0d59fed50f1bc7c&start=4824&end=6118","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124345-416f98206e28b9bbe0d59fed50f1bc7c/thumbnail_4824000.jpg","/articles/6261343/New-York/District-presents-social-studies-review-Hockman-writing-routines-inquiry-shifts-and-a-plan-to-boost-civic-readiness","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261343-1cc0c2b0f1477b83928093cc14749aee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172558&Signature=ZXXvCIg04HQNitQZqq2UiLohY1bxdwWWCRUpns--DErTm-li9yxU3E5her3dTFA2DWstTpIyTiUW7HZoNWgDu1-9T5VLqZHV3ite16nvHXs2XQdqXDpBNbZFKbIzq4SIf-~ZjG9L~HhY4eEnMWQDLRoYf~F1ckHf42ScV3uW0sulO41njKhIzLTtSsgZReBBMihRHoQDloo5lLSDiQNn4izgyExq7cSwIqqEH5~3lpyKAFYgKmtvQuRHhu0aQyQZ~IX2t9ZguwoIyA70PqiySS491p3OzdoTMtu7jFha47HSbm4cY426Cc75vW75uRY8ze4lft1vC9-ySHNMWloqSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Miss Nissler, district staff member, presented the social studies review at the April 23 work session and outlined three instructional shifts: move from factual recall to concepts and transfer; increase inquiry, collaboration and informed action; and integrate content and literacy skills.

Nissler described classroom examples, including fifth‑grade integrated ‘‘inquiry’’ units that culminated in student triarama projects combining a thesis, written support and a creative artifact. She said the district will build K–2 integrated units, further develop sixth‑grade ELA/social studies collaboration and revise Global 9 and 10 to reflect conceptual instruction and AP Human Geography additions.

The presentation recommended formally embedding the Hockman method (the Writing Revolution) scope and sequence into K–5 integrated units and extending structured writing routines through secondary grades. Nissler said the method provides explicit sentence‑level routines that teachers can use across content areas and that it helps students with constructed responses on state exams.

Other recommendations included creating a tier‑2 vocabulary glossary, student portfolios to track growth, project‑based professional learning for teachers, and alignment steps to increase the number of seniors earning the New York State Seal of Civic Readiness. Nissler reported that 48 seniors earned the seal last year, up from 33 previously, and that 32 seniors had already met requirements this year with more on track.

Board members asked about parent involvement, report card language, use of rubrics and ways to expand field trips, speakers and materials to support inquiry learning. Presenters said some parents participated in initial PTA curriculum committee conversations and that middle school community projects could satisfy part of the seal’s requirements. Staff said further curriculum work will take place over a proposed three‑year timeline.","District staff presented a Year‑1 social studies review April 23 that recommends three instructional shifts—conceptual transfer, inquiry and integrated literacy—and calls for embedding explicit writing routines and building K–12 curriculum alignment.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6261348,"Southside High expands dual‑enrollment offerings; district reports enrollment jump and low per‑credit costs",651,2824000,3475000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124345-416f98206e28b9bbe0d59fed50f1bc7c&start=2824&end=3475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124345-416f98206e28b9bbe0d59fed50f1bc7c/thumbnail_2824000.jpg","/articles/6261348/New-York/Southside-High-expands-dualenrollment-offerings-district-reports-enrollment-jump-and-low-percredit-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261348-bd737d2a6becbaf82f906f0d5abbeb77/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172558&Signature=BiOaj8TJ4oc4VRTiZixx35ojTnvkJSF-O5JEvijSjEIczX3Gmu3LifpJCSw5u~JLZzDpq0-~w2LJ9-EnDkDeKLFVMz06kVv-lPsril1otEAfI9XeoR5hcuiomC15tWUmkox~4iVI4U498u2XCXoaCdwzzlEiED0GMMOvvErr4Y5q2UhI3yve14x3p1YPr5u8Zr4u6e44ECqrJ4GZ7hStO0brJilQZBTgGVh-5M70bbG750yJ~nDSxtmXkYphDjgIm7RW-FuBuj~G6Y8Cptyf4fJ3YnXitjRz41vnqhocuzA-diEjLZb9nlJoMXK71f7Y2h7IOoPH~aNY3n-a0tNZ0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kelly Ramsey, Southside High School staff member, described the district’s expansion of dual‑enrollment classes at an April 23 work session and told the board the program grew from 10 classes and 72 students in 2021–22 to 21 classes and 269 students in 2024–25.

Ramsey said the district currently partners with Molloy University, Stony Brook University, Five Towns College, Long Island University and (starting next year) Hofstra University. She listed per‑credit costs reported to families: Molloy and Stony Brook courses at about $300 per course, Five Towns one‑credit performing arts classes at $50, LIU courses at about $290 and a planned Hofstra computational engineering credit at $420.

Ramsey previewed new approvals for 2025–26, including virtual enterprise, fashion marketing and sports marketing (for LIU credit) and computational engineering through Hofstra. She said Hofstra’s partnership could include campus lab time and faculty access for students. \"We're looking to open up more doors as far as other classes to get accreditation for,\" Ramsey said.

Board members praised the growth and asked about equity and credit transfer. Superintendent Gavin and Ramsey said district staff have asked partner institutions about subsidies but that universities generally consider the program already discounted; Ramsey said universities had not offered financial aid for these credits. On transferability, board members and staff reiterated that acceptance of credits lies with receiving colleges and that the district advises families to check directly with prospective institutions. Ramsey said the district plans to build an alumni database to survey graduates about how many dual‑enrollment credits were accepted by colleges.

A board member asked whether virtual enterprise could award three or six credits; Ramsey said LIU can allow purchase per semester. When asked about financial aid for families who cannot afford credits, Ramsey said she had been exploring options with partner institutions. The board did not adopt new policy at the meeting; the presentation closed with continued staff follow‑up on equity and transfer data.","District presenters outlined growth from 10 dual‑enrollment classes in 2022–23 to 21 in 2024–25 and plans to reach about 25 classes next year. Kelly Ramsey gave enrollment figures, per‑credit costs by partner institution and examples of new courses, including computational engineering at Hofstra and virtual enterprise credit through LIU.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6261334,"Board approves Nassau BOCES administrative budget and elects BOCES trustees; routine policy moves advanced",50,7916000,7966000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124345-416f98206e28b9bbe0d59fed50f1bc7c&start=7916&end=7966","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124345-416f98206e28b9bbe0d59fed50f1bc7c/thumbnail_7916000.jpg","/articles/6261334/New-York/Board-approves-Nassau-BOCES-administrative-budget-and-elects-BOCES-trustees-routine-policy-moves-advanced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261334-4f162b158db307c1701ec87346d43c91/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172558&Signature=HdunikTK2e7ccEgxX6HPmuug136FWM07Et2PAy8~kCW4jvdmwc~tnNQydhCDKH5I1rUWERYor07j8shc1Ab0ZshDdFZS8pt1o2Zq9sWuZhKA2eJf7gHYqf3Hjb5Eehx6OU1kscJyuN~-QBpmXRE6GEiRmtLf1ErjBZSNJLpy2YBgbqahr~qKbHXtXOgsbLMX0K0NCvHSD8YgPuMNp4~7BpI0tU92jdm1iDS0RjAYRCF~GuJIg0Nz4rRZtFEJ2ZBdNHPTH8mbdV0tIKcSYttkB1iDBmFazSCFnmOlzjo2H2CYkuwQXBXUhw24GILGiK9WLXjfBSKoPwBeiMYtKg02Ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the April 23 work session the Rockville Centre Board of Education approved the Nassau BOCES proposed administrative operations budget for the 2025–26 school year in the amount of $27,877,216.

A board member read the proposed amount and the chair asked for a motion; a board member moved and a second was recorded. The chair called for a voice/show‑of‑hands vote and said \"All in favor? Aye.\" The board then voted to select candidates for three vacancies on the Nassau BOCES board of education for three‑year terms beginning July 1, 2025. The chair read the slate of five nominees and the board approved the selections by voice/show of hands.

During the meeting board members also advanced a series of administrative policies through the board’s staged review process (procurement, purchasing, grants guidance for federal awards, contracts for services, accounting of funds, petty cash, and information security breach notification). Multiple policies were moved to the next stage for final approval at a subsequent meeting. No roll‑call vote with individual member names or counts was recorded in the transcript; motions were moved, seconded and carried by voice or show of hands.","The Rockville Centre Board voted to approve the Nassau BOCES proposed administrative operations budget for 2025–26 ($27,877,216) and approved three trustee elections. The board also moved several procurement and finance policies forward through staged review; votes were by show of hands and recorded as unanimous by the chair.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6261339,"Rockville Centre Education Foundation previews gala, grants and nearly $1 million distributed to schools",445,2378000,2823000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3124345-416f98206e28b9bbe0d59fed50f1bc7c&start=2378&end=2823","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3124345-416f98206e28b9bbe0d59fed50f1bc7c/thumbnail_2378000.jpg","/articles/6261339/New-York/Rockville-Centre-Education-Foundation-previews-gala-grants-and-nearly-1-million-distributed-to-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6261339-f1c64f3fa5bd29fe2495d395ce06209f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172558&Signature=AFoERkitmXOPJmWc1kh5skjT4XSFqb~WA~koQS0T7yZZz4OLgNOOMe7sU3XR9Q9mh8zZvu0krdKgFx6sDd2NBPIXfwK~lW-3c-t5NZo~Rz-r5UZfyWsE5TPYFoj1KqApEYfwsanaAQGgxH-NiYXS5rFuEPkeN9bWO-uf2lB2mPJoJTEV7stI1cR29c6wS7jXL~sqKf-tzfMrilsn3gTcyCQnFPdDxFAsQ7mw3ta5~ZmY7qOi~m40iipesqjjiT6UCumMuw4U0MlUdGR69gX9g~bBfnJzoY5uxgiT1vqDiI0gUTJxjwdrAm~S9JbJXbOwvNKJG4FrXXLllKeHBDjJqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Eric Mingerante, co‑president of the Rockville Centre Education Foundation, told the Board of Education April 23 that the foundation has supported district programs for more than 30 years and has raised about $1 million to distribute as grants to schools.

Mingerante said the foundation funds enrichment clusters, artists‑in‑residence, science research support, art projects, music and other extracurricular and curricular enrichments. He thanked district staff and volunteers for support and introduced other foundation members who described grant review and funded projects.

Jean Harris, identified herself as a citizen, taxpayer, volunteer and retiree, described the foundation’s fundraising activities—Schoolapalooza, a Giving Tuesday campaign with a matching donor, and the gala scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at Gatsby on the Ocean—and invited board and community participation. Harris noted student contributions to the gala, including the high school jazz band and student photographers, and provided the foundation web address, rbcedfoundation.org, for tickets and online participation.

Foundation presenters said grants are used for districtwide projects that can benefit all elementary schools and that the foundation evaluates applications from teachers and principals. No board action or funding votes were taken at the work session.","Co‑presidents and volunteers updated the board on the Education Foundation’s fundraising, grantmaking and upcoming gala. Presenters said the foundation has raised about $1 million to date, funds grants across buildings and will host a gala April 26 honoring community members and educators.","actionData","errors"]

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