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Parents, teachers and union urge Connetquot board to reverse tenure denial for unnamed administrator

CONNETQUOT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Education · January 14, 2026
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Multiple public commenters, including a former trustee, teachers and the principals’ union, urged the Connetquot Central School District board to rescind its decision denying tenure to an unnamed administrator, saying the employee has an exemplary record and plays a key role in student mental‑health work.

Dozens of community members pressed the Connetquot Central School District Board of Education on Jan. 13 to reverse a decision denying tenure to an unnamed administrator, saying the move harms morale and student safety.

"I'm a former board trustee... I'm here to strongly support the women who shall not be named," said Jacqueline Apollatino Ferro, who said she had reviewed the administrator's personnel file and found a record of "documented excellence." She accused the board of favoritism and said personal grudges should not…

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