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Port Washington board reviews climate-survey findings; parents and student press for faster literacy and seating fixes
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting the Port Washington Board reviewed a district climate survey showing modest declines in school climate and discussed priorities including consistent reading instruction, supervision, and cafeteria seating; trustees asked administrators for targeted follow-ups and additional data.
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — The Port Washington Union Free School District heard the results of its fifth annual climate survey on Feb. 10, with administrators and trustees focusing on how to turn open-ended feedback into concrete action on early literacy, supervision and school operations.
Dr. Feeney, who presented the survey summary, said the district fielded strong student response rates but lower participation among families. "We've got consistent strengths across groups — positive relationships, the caring teachers, responsive leadership, and a strong sense of belonging," he said, while also flagging "modest declines in areas such as school climate, belonging, and school safety compared to prior years." He framed the findings around five priority areas the district will use to guide next steps.
The board and administrators emphasized…
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