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District honors Naval Academy‑bound graduate, spring athletes; grants tenure and announces administrative hires
Summary
Board members recognized James Lucas with an impromptu graduation before his Naval Academy service, presented all‑county athletic honors, approved tenure for multiple teachers and announced administrative hires including John DeCams and Dr. Michael King.
The Eastport South Manor School District recognized a graduating senior bound for the U.S. Naval Academy, honored spring athletes and announced tenure decisions and new administrative hires during the June 11 Board of Education meeting.
Principal Sal Aleimo asked the board to recognize James Lucas, a student with a weighted GPA above 104, who will miss graduation because he must report to the U.S. Naval Academy two days earlier. Aleimo said Lucas "will be graduating with an advanced regents diploma with a mastery in science and math." Superintendent Steimel, invoking the authority of the Board of Regents and the University of the State of New York, certified Lucas as a 2025 graduate and presented him to the audience.
The board also heard a presentation from the athletics department on spring 2025 results. The athletics director said eight varsity teams competed and six qualified for Section XI postseason play. The district reported two league‑championship seasons: girls varsity softball and an undefeated regular season for the boys baseball team. Coaches and student‑athletes received all‑county recognitions; the transcript lists multiple honorees, including Elena Keller (all‑county pitcher, softball) and Brooke Springsteen (all‑county; league 5 defensive player of the year).
During the meeting the board recognized teachers granted tenure and announced retirements. Tenure recipients named during the agenda included Brielle Colello, Darylyn Lopez, Corey Briggs, Nicole Otto, Cara Navarretta, Bridal Ferguson, Megan Petriello, Katerina Aiello, Alexis Duggan, Theresa Ang, Marley Wilkins, Brooke Harris and Jackie Chambers. The board also read a list of retiring employees and administrators who will be acknowledged at upcoming events.
The district announced new hires and administrative appointments. The superintendent introduced John DeCams, appointed as a principal (background cited: principal experience in Floral Park‑Bellerose and degrees from SUNY New Paltz and Long Island University). The board also appointed Dr. Michael King as director of instructional technology, noting his prior work in the Farmingdale Union Free School District and academic credentials including a Ph.D. in information science.
Board members offered personal tributes to longtime staff, and districts staff announced plans to photograph and publicize the recognitions on district social channels.
