Board member asks whether district will reinstate cursive, expand contests and require middle‑school community service
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. Murphy said he would ask Dr. McCarthy to confirm parts of the curriculum and report back. Mister Scribe also pressed for greater participation in math and science contests and said he hoped Hauppauge students could compete in higher-profile competitions; Dr. Murphy acknowledged momentum on the science front and said staff have been sharing contest opportunities.
On community service, Mister Scribe asked whether the district requires community-service hours for middle-school students or only at the high-school level. Dr. Murphy said the district does not currently require middle-school community service and that the logistical challenges (transportation and supervision) mean the idea needs further unpacking with staff.
Mister Scribe inquired about the status of the district food pantry; staff reported the pantry is operating well and thanked volunteers.
These items were raised for discussion; the board did not take formal action or adopt new policy during the meeting.
