According to the New York State School Boards Association, a school board member takes on one of the most important citizen responsibilities—overseeing the education of a community’s youth. From preschool days to high school graduation day, the Board of Education is instrumental in decisions that need to be made and tough challenges that require working collegially as a single entity for the success of each and every student.
These individuals are volunteers—and they dedicate their time and talent selflessly in creating a shared vision for the future of education.
Our South Huntington Board of Education works continuously in setting the direction to achieve the highest student performance; they demand rigorous accountability for student achievement results and support a healthy school culture for work and learning. Seven individuals—all very different from each other—working together for our South Huntington learning family.
At a recent Board of Education meeting, the Board was recognized by students, administration, teachers, staff members and community stakeholders providing their appreciation and gratitude to have these fine individuals serve on behalf of our children. We are indeed blessed to have each one and further blessed to have such a rich history of board members who have served our community with such concern and care.
Thank you to South Huntington’s Board of Education for your unwavering dedication to our district and its students, and thank you to all who came to share your appreciation on this special evening.
View photos from this year's BOE Appreciation Night here.
The evening began with the playing of the national anthem by WWHS Senior, Marc Malafronte, on the electric guitar.
Primary students from Countrywood and Oakwood shared their appreciation with the Board of Education with a list of all the activities they are grateful to participate in in their school.
Each student representative from Birchwood and Maplewood expressed their 'thank yous' to the Board for programs implemented at the elementary schools.
Students from Silas Wood 6th Grade Center shared how having an up-to-date library in their building helps them to excel academically.
Stimson students share their appreciation with the Board for advances made to their science classrooms and curriculum.
Life Skills teachers from Stimson express their gratitude to the Board of Education for their implementation of the brand new Life Skills classroom at the middle school.
Art students from Walt Whitman High School showed their talents with creatively made portraits of each Board member.
Expressions of appreciation from (top left to bottom right): South Huntington Administrative Association - Stephen Toto, South Huntington Teachers' Association - Mr. Michael Zimmerman, WWHS Principal - Mr. Ken Costa, SHUFSD PTA Council President - Michelle Murphy, South Huntington Office Staff Association - Susan Kiesel, South Huntington Chairpersons Association - Dr. Jay Corcoran, representatives from the Paraprofessionals Association, and Life Skills teachers from Stimson Middle School.
Congratulations to Board of Education Trustee, Mr. Sidney Joyner, on earning the Board Excellence Award for participating in New York State School Board Association leadership development opportunities, totaling 150 points.
Congratulations to South Huntington School District Board of Education President, Mr. Nicholas Ciappetta, on earning the Board Lifetime Achievement award for participating in New York State School Board Association leadership development opportunities, totaling 500 points.