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North High parents press board after summer theater teacher change; district says staffing expanded
Summary
Parents and students at Great Neck North High criticized a summer personnel change that removed a dedicated theater teacher; the administration said the board approved additional staffing — a director, assistant director and full‑time choreographer — to support the program.
Parents and students at Great Neck North High pressed the Board of Education on Aug. 28 after a summer personnel change removed a dedicated theater teacher and installed a part‑time English teacher to cover some theater duties.
Why it matters: Parents, students and alumni said the dedicated theater position provided instruction in drama, direction of musicals and plays, mentorship for theater students and continuity for extracurricular theater programs. They said eliminating a full‑time, experienced…
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