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Superintendent honors retirees, cites legislative aid and community scholarships
Summary
The superintendent recognized retirees and volunteers, singled out a bus driver for a community-nominated recognition, and reported recent legislative and community funding: $40,000 secured by Assemblyman Stern and more than $85,000 in scholarships awarded to seniors.
The superintendent opened the district announcements by recognizing the evening’s retiree honors and thanking staff across roles whose careers have supported district students.
He read a parent’s note recognizing a bus driver named Sharon who returned a cap-and-gown left on a route and said the district would publicly acknowledge her. He also told the board that Assemblyman Stern had secured $40,000 for Plainview-Old Bethpage schools in this year’s New York State legislative budget and credited the board’s legislative engagement for helping secure such funds.
The superintendent noted prior legislative support, saying "last year, we got a phone call from Jake Bluminkrantz, who secured $25,000," and that "Chuck Levine got us a quarter of $1,000,000 to overhaul a cafeteria at Jamaica Avenue." He also reported the community awarded more than $85,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors this year.
The superintendent framed these items as examples of community and legislative partnerships that support district programs and student opportunities. He thanked the many volunteers and organizers — noting concerts, award ceremonies, and community-service scholarships — for contributing to the district’s school year.
The chair closed public participation with a reminder of district policy governing comments and the meeting proceeded to routine business.
