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Elmont parent urges board to preserve student science research opportunities
Sewanhaka Central High School District Board of Education · December 17, 2025
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Summary
Elmont resident Sheldon Meekle urged the Sewanhaka board to restore or preserve district student science research program participation, saying several competitions were canceled or uncertain for the upcoming season and citing alumni success as evidence of program value.
At the public comment portion of the Dec. 16 meeting, Elmont resident and parent Sheldon Meekle spoke in support of district science research programs, citing the influence the program had on his son’s education and career path.
Meekle listed several competitions where…
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