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Superintendent outlines regents schedule changes and testing plans; student selected as research competition finalist
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Joseph Senemore summarized upcoming state regents-exam transitions, local testing schedules for I-Ready diagnostics, and announced a high-school student finalist in a national research competition. Student board member also reported on school assemblies and athletics.
Superintendent Dr. Joseph Senemore briefed the Connetquot Central School District Board on changes to New York State Regents exams and local assessment schedules, and highlighted student achievements and upcoming family programs.
Key points
- Regents exams: The state is issuing new Regents exams in algebra II, chemistry, English (ELA) and physics. The district will administer the new Algebra II Regents in June; for ELA the district will administer the older ELA Regents in January 2026 rather than the new exam that debuts in June. For chemistry and physics the district will wait another year before transitioning to the new exams, per the superintendent's explanation.
- Assessment schedule: Students in grades 1–5 will complete I-Ready diagnostic assessments this month in ELA and math; kindergarten and grades 6–8 will complete diagnostics in October. The district plans to provide I-Ready parent reports via the eSchool portal.
- Student achievement: Dr. Senemore announced that high-school student Zaire Habib was selected as a finalist in the 2025 JYEM research competition for work on a medical AI chatbot. The superintendent described the competition as highly selective.
- Student board update: Student board member Michael Abraham reported on a school assembly and the opening football game, and described positive student engagement during recent events. He also noted that Suffolk County community-college credit courses (English 101/102) are being offered at the high school for students who enroll.
Why it matters: The district's decisions about which Regents assessments to administer this year affect students' preparation and graduation planning. Diagnostic and instructional assessments guide teachers' planning and parent communication.
Ending
Administration said communications about the January ELA Regents and I-Ready reporting have been sent to families and that staff will continue to update the board and families as the state releases further information.
