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Seaford board highlights peer tutoring, mindfulness training and student activities
Summary
District leaders reported on student-focused programs: roughly 50 peer tutors at the high school, National Honor Society service events, Red Ribbon Week activities, and a superintendent-led mindfulness training for staff.
District leadership and student-report presenters emphasized student support programs and well-being at the board meeting. Dr. Pecora said the district is placing particular emphasis "on well-being and mindfulness and mental health" and reported that staff and aides received training from Think Wellness New York.
Why it matters: The district is investing in social-emotional learning and in-school supports that can affect day-to-day student experience and outcomes.
In a student report, Mr. Klein said that last week the district observed Red Ribbon Week and Halloween activities. He also reported that "around 50 MHS members are in the process of tutoring other students," and that the National Honor Society is coordinating districtwide service events that will involve elementary and middle school students. Mr. Klein noted that fall sports playoffs are beginning and encouraged community support.
The superintendent described the Superintendents Conference Day as focusing on mindfulness and self-care for teachers and full-time aides; the training was led by Think Wellness New York and drew "tremendously positive feedback," Dr. Pecora said. No budget figures or program expansion timelines were provided during the public session.
