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Board member asks whether district will reinstate cursive, expand contests and require middle‑school community service

HAUPPAUGE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education · January 14, 2026
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Summary

During new business, Board member Mister Scribe asked the administration to confirm whether cursive instruction remains in the curriculum, urged more math and science contests for students, and asked about extending community-service expectations to middle-schoolers; Dr. Murphy said he'd consult curriculum staff and unpack the logistics with the appropriate administrators.

At the Jan. 13 meeting Board member Mister Scribe raised several items under new business, asking the superintendent and staff to check on curriculum elements and student programming.

Mister Scribe asked whether the district has brought cursive back into instruction and requested confirmation from curriculum leaders; Dr.…

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