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Students recount France exchange and elementary SEL survey shows high connectedness
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Summary
Board heard a student and coordinator presentation on a recent France exchange and a superintendent report on elementary social‑emotional learning results that showed high levels of reported friendship and safety among surveyed students.
At its April meeting the Honeoye Central School District board heard a presentation from the district’s French exchange coordinators and student representatives about a recent exchange trip and a superintendent briefing on elementary social‑emotional learning (SEL) survey results.
Exchange coordinators described travel to several sites in France, including Mont Saint‑Michel, Normandy (including Omaha Beach and the American cemetery), and Paris. Coordinators and students emphasized host‑family stays and cultural immersion as central to the program’s value: one coordinator said the program "changes lives," and presenters noted the exchange keeps costs lower because visiting students stay with host families, reducing housing and meal expenses compared with tourist programs.
The coordinators described that about 25 Honeoye students participated on the outbound trip and emphasized reciprocal visits (French students had previously stayed in Honeoye). They also credited a long‑time program leader, "Madame," for organizing the exchange since 2004 and helping sustain the program.
Student board representative Marley reviewed student news including the senior trip to Erie, a rock‑paper‑scissors lunchtime fundraiser, and prom plans (an ice‑cream truck and DJ, theme "dusk and daisies"). Marley also noted recent athletic successes and extracurricular competitions.
Superintendent Fluke presented elementary SEL survey findings: 220 students were surveyed; 99 reported feeling connected to at least one trusted adult; 98 percent reported knowing how to be a good friend; 97 percent reported having friends at school; and more than 90 percent reported feeling safe. Fluke said the district followed up directly with students who indicated areas of concern and credited school social worker Molly Perrin and the student support team for carrying out follow‑up support.
Fluke also announced the playground shoe‑drive fundraiser (April 22–May 21) in partnership with Goodwill to support a new playground and reminded the board that TAMCO representatives will present a construction timeline at the May 6 meeting.
