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The board voted 5–0 to approve the minutes of the June 4 regular meeting. The district also accepted four agenda donations (items 8A–8D) by unanimous voice vote; the meeting transcript lists the donations but did not specify amounts for all items.

On policies, Trustee Joanne Chan presented two items for second reading and adoption. Policy 5,695, \"Personal electronic communication devices,\" was amended to reflect New York State guidance that goes into effect on July 1, 2025. Policy 22-45, \"Student member of the board,\" implements state requirements to provide a formal student perspective in board governance. Both policies were adopted by a 5–0 vote.

The board approved a consent agenda (agenda item 10) covering multiple personnel, contract and program items (items 10B–13G on the printed agenda) by a 5–0 vote.

Finally, the board voted to adjourn into executive session for personnel matters; that motion passed 5–0.

Recorded roll-call votes in the transcript show President Tock, Vice President Perez, Trustee Joanne Chan, Trustee Mr. Chen and Trustee Ms. Assuni voting in favor of the motions where individual roll call was recorded; the transcript does not attribute motion movers or seconders by name for every action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","GNPS BOE Meeting - 6/17/2025 at Baker","oneSentenceSummary","During the June 17 meeting the Great Neck Board of Education approved minutes, accepted donations, adopted two policies to comply with state rules, approved a consent agenda and moved into executive session; all recorded votes were unanimous (5–0).","taxTitle","GREAT NECK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38327,"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},6194361,"Great Neck board recognizes student achievements, approves tenure for district educators",1898,2455000,4353000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864454-89a1ff882a63820f223d50f3af79b431&start=2455&end=4353","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864454-89a1ff882a63820f223d50f3af79b431/thumbnail_2455000.jpg","/articles/6194361/New-York/Great-Neck-board-recognizes-student-achievements-approves-tenure-for-district-educators","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194361-6e7592fde4ed033160b9773a7db97157/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147975&Signature=Zl1c8GlsMQEBQrj6dRSA6gaHXT8OY6PRbaa1RiPAkJ9KWrfd82dQTT-vUKguz5wFSDiNeNwADCrWsEjsW1dRWBe532DH1MrYpRqDzNiHDzVU8m1MhiuWjU1DT5vckggyVgjilJMtUe9P~VKqiDeQ4X~R1a1b093NDLrYQdKvXCcLLzvO1DomWUyLz7bFR3J6qck6Qb6FzrqdQXMWClsNIauXOyPi5fJv55P0RqbwSzYNNxbl89qmHlA7aN5msFuIX9GsFBDvvZIZhHFfMOG0SBCgJfZb3kKARGrEx8UBA~pAI6KG2HjfPFCvtmKzgJKmG8CeW12G5uMkCzbOw-mGCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Great Neck Union Free School District Board of Education honored student achievements and recognized educators recommended for tenure during its June 17 meeting.

A town councilwoman presented proclamations to members of the Great Neck girls golf team for recent county, Long Island and state finishes; the board and administrators congratulated the players and coach for sustained success.

North Middle School student Brian Lew was recognized for a national run at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Mr. Nelson, North Middle School principal, said Lew advanced to round 16 at nationals and finished tied for fourth place. The board also announced a donation from Lew’s family to the district to help future students cover expenses associated with regional and national spelling competitions; the transcript did not specify the donation amount.

Superintendent Dr. Bossert and building principals then introduced and thanked dozens of educators recommended for tenure across the district. Tenure presentations included short biographies and remarks highlighting classroom practice, leadership in building-level committees and contributions to student social-emotional learning.

Among the educators recognized were Ian Baker kindergarten teacher Christine Isha (named in remarks as Christine Isha), JFK honorees including Matt Ferrara, Christina Caruso, Jesus Modesto and Dr. Kelly Hone, Lakeville’s tenure class (Dr. Ashley Andrews, Grace Chai, Laura Press and Marissa Ruffus), Saddle Rock’s Emily Roach and Connor Riley, and Parkville principal Michelle Bell, who was recognized for building leadership and district involvement. Presenters noted some tenured staff will shift assignments next year based on enrollment and district needs; tenure was described as effective upon their return in September.

Board members and administrators praised the students and staff for their service and contributions to the district and community. A number of parent volunteers, PTA and UPTC leaders were also acknowledged for yearlong service.","The board honored student achievements including a national spelling bee finalist and a county championship girls golf team, and recognized multiple educators who will receive tenure this fall.",{"_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},6194366,"Great Neck schools highlight student-led initiatives from play to service at board meeting",1994,18000,2012000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3864454-89a1ff882a63820f223d50f3af79b431&start=18&end=2012","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3864454-89a1ff882a63820f223d50f3af79b431/thumbnail_18000.jpg","/articles/6194366/New-York/Great-Neck-schools-highlight-student-led-initiatives-from-play-to-service-at-board-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6194366-b4814b593e2bf91e5bd9103999d2e99a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771147975&Signature=FUvcvkGQZNncqXCuZLipuXCX7xDP-wx3WuAS7QAN2OedrbSZGZtOaYXWLTyMyzVlhvtCyQC3Vi~5E6U0TpdrZQQ-5xuSSZ1YPvG1rdpRVH1q6GuvtvX42vPB5AfpNiw93jIAfl3gPkw6u52pPu69Bhkqwt15PNTBsM~wvw7U-f0kHC48GsUteV6Jw8c0DMyg9w4pqUtRejJvMv4SCR1L2MwtgjwzVhPzHbRlAlbGIsioyk65U3I8DflRM-9eG0EW5KsFyKGoaVHVFKXGQpSyGp~~NoiUzcSX8lvKxOnPYPCy62kTS4EEiZiBe9wl7fSIgIkLCgnGp1w-NBp0jmeNhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives from Great Neck Union Free School District’s shared decision-making committees presented a series of student-centered initiatives and yearlong goals during the Board of Education meeting on June 17.

The reports, delivered by parents, teachers and student co-chairs from multiple buildings, described programs intended to advance social-emotional learning, student leadership, and community service across the district.

Parkville School presenters said their primary goal for the year was participating in the Global Day of Play on Feb. 1. A Parkville speaker described stations that included games exploring emotions and teamwork led by school psychologists, calming yoga run by the social worker, and a STEAM station run by school technology staff; students also had extra recess and unplugged board-game time. The presenter quoted Fred Rogers: “play is really the work of childhood,” to summarize the day’s focus on creative, social and developmental learning.

At Ian Baker School, parent co-chair Ally Saperstein and teacher co-chair Kathleen Murtaugh said the committee focused on cultivating student responsibility and citizenship. They described a leadership word cloud created from family and student surveys and a cross-grade buddy program with Parkville, in which fifth graders modeled listening and cooperation for younger students.

At JFK Elementary, co-chairs Stacey Grimm and Dan Rad described a shared-decision-making book club. Grimm said the group read Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation and that conversations led to the school’s screen-free weekend challenge during Mental Health Awareness Month.

Lakeville’s committee framed its work as “from me to we,” focusing on three strands: independence and resilience through a planned “Lehi Grow” initiative; a community campaign encouraging families to delay smartphones until at least eighth grade, including a parent event called Connect to Disconnect; and hands-on service visits by second- and fourth-grade classes to local senior centers.

Saddle Rock co-chairs Julie Golden and Dr. Gabriela Duke described a year of service learning connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goal of zero hunger. Students partnered with Saint Aloysius’ food pantry and the Gold Coast Rotary to pack more than 10,000 meals at a February event; the school also hosted a clothing pantry night and a jumpathon that raised more than $2,100 in scholarships.

Student presenters from North Middle described a schoolwide effort to define what it means to be a “Blazer,” creating an acrostic with adjectives chosen in a five-week vote that drew roughly 550 responses. South Middle students described an advisory-jar project, which collected peer-submitted coping skills and placed jars around the school for anonymous, on-demand support.

At the high school level, Great Neck North described a new “Senior Serve” day on May 29 in which nearly every graduating senior participated in community service projects across Great Neck; organizers said groups of 15–20 students were assigned to local parks, schools and nonprofits and that staff and parents helped secure transportation and supervise sites. South High reported continued use of therapy dogs and a district-supported online test-prep program, Methodized, which school leaders said has helped students raise SAT scores; South High leaders said they hope to offer in-person, reduced-rate classes next year.

Speakers across buildings credited shared decision-making committees with strengthening family–school ties and expanding student leadership opportunities. Board members and administrators who addressed the presenters praised volunteer involvement and encouraged more parents and students to participate in the committees moving forward.

The presentations were followed by standard agenda items including recognitions, minutes approval and policy votes later in the meeting.","Representatives from elementary, middle and high school shared decision-making committees reported on programs including a Global Day of Play, student leadership projects, mental-health book clubs, service-learning events and a full-day Senior Serve community service project.","actionData","errors"]

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