Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Two candidates for one Bay Shore school board seat spar over attendance, family engagement and curriculum
Summary
At a Bay Shore Union Free School District "Meet the Candidates" forum, incumbent Andrew Arcuri and challenger Sarah Hoglund debated family engagement, curriculum choices, candidate attendance records and student-use of cell phones ahead of the May 20 vote.
Two candidates for one open seat on the Bay Shore Union Free School District board spoke to voters at a public forum that highlighted differences on family engagement, curriculum priorities and each candidate’s record of attendance and community involvement.
The forum, moderated by Mitch Schuman and convened by District Clerk Caitlin Castelli, opened with three‑minute statements from each candidate. Sarah Hoglund, an educator and parent active in the Gardner Manor PFA, said family engagement and clearer communication about curriculum progression are her top priorities. “Family engagement is at the forefront of my priorities,” Hoglund said, adding she wants to “challenge the status quo” and bring innovations and stronger literacy instruction to district…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
