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May 14, 2013 Huntington School Board Notes
Huntington School Board members approved a memorandum of agreement with the Associated Teachers of Huntington on a new contract that will run retroactively from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2017...full story>>
April 18, 2013 Huntington School Board Notes
The Huntington School Board has adopted a budget for 2013/14 and sent it to residents for a vote by the community on Tuesday, May 21. The plan would increase spending over the current year by 2.55 percent to $114,707,235. It carries a tax levy increase of 2.83 percent, which meets the state's tax cap law. The tax rate would rise an estimated 3.52 percent...full story>>
April 18, 2013 Trustees Approve Establishment of Two New Scholarships
Huntington School Board members have approved two requests to establish new scholarship funds. One scholarship will be awarded to a senior while the other is designated for a junior...full story>>
April 11, 2013 Trustees Name Tennis Complex for Ron Cuppernull
Ronald Cuppernull's legacy in the Huntington School District was always secure, but now his name will be front and center for years to come. The Huntington School Board voted 6-0 to name the high school tennis court complex after the longtime coach who passed away suddenly last October...full story>>
April 9, 2013 Trustees to Finalize School Times for 2013-14
Huntington School Board members are expected to take final action on establishing elementary school day times for the 2013/14 during the next public meeting of trustees on Monday, April 15 at 7: 30 p.m. in the Jack Abrams School auditorium...full story>>
April 8, 2013 Blue Devil Sports News
The Huntington High School softball team resembled a championship squad as the Blue Devils slugged their way past visiting Comsewogue, 13-1. Ellyn Byrnes collected the victory, fanning eight...full story>>
March 19, 2013 Huntington School Board Notes
Huntington School Board members approved amendments to Superintendent James W. Polansky's contract, which will now run through June 30, 2018. He assumed his current position on July 1, 2011. Trustees took the action during their meeting this past Monday night at Jack Abrams School...full story>>
March 14, 2013 School Board Sets Health Services Rate
Huntington School Board members annually set a rate for health services provided by the Huntington School District to non-resident students attending St. Patrick's School on Main Street in Huntington village. This year's rate is $713.24. Huntington bills the home district of each St. Pat's student at this rate...full story>>
March 8, 2013 Trustees Approve Creation of Two New Scholarships
The Huntington School Board has approved creation of two new privately financed scholarship funds in honor of former Blue Devil Marching Band Parent Assn. President Phil Antonucci and retired Assistant Superintendent Steven Tribus...full story>>
March 5, 2013 Huntington School Board Notes
Huntington School Board members have approved creation of two privately funded scholarships honoring members of the school community who recently passed away...full story>>
February 13, 2013 Huntington School Board Notes
Huntington School Board members discussed the district's calendar for the 2013/14 year during their meeting this past Monday night in the Jack Abrams School auditorium. Apparent changes in state testing dates has led district to reconsider their previously adopted calendars for next year...full story>>
January 29, 2013 Huntington School Board Notes
Huntington School Board members kept busy during their public meeting this past Monday night, listening to presentations on school safety and security and the district's mileage limits for the bus transportation of students...full story>>
January 16, 2013 BOE Considers Woodhull Modular Options
Huntington School Board members and district executives discussed what to do with the modular classroom units located at Woodhull Intermediate School. The facility is currently being leased for three years. It is utilized for various classes related to the school's educational program...full story>>
January 8, 2013 Huntington School Board Notes
The Huntington School Board approved retirement requests submitted by teachers Eliana Oranges (foreign language, Huntington High School), Kim Damore (physical education, Huntington High School), Patricia Quinn (health, J. Taylor Finley Middle School) and Edward Parry (technology, J. Taylor Finley Middle School) and Director of Fine & Performing Arts Joan Fretz. The retirements are effective at the close of business on June 30...full story>>
December 10, 2012 Trustees Consider Draft Calendar for 2013/14
A draft calendar for the 2013/14 school year has been circulated and is now under consideration by the Huntington School Board. The plan would have school begin on Wednesday September 4 and finish on Friday, June 20, 2014. Trustees could adopt a finalized calendar at their January 7 public meeting...full story>>
December 6, 2012 Huntington School Board Notes
During its public meeting this past Monday night, Huntington School Board members honored the 2012 Blue Devil marching band. Trustees and about 150 audience members watched a videotape of the band's performance in the New York State Field Band Conference championships held earlier this fall in Syracuse. The Blue Devils placed third in their division...full story>>
November 26, 2012 Huntington School Board Notes
Huntington School Board members took time at the beginning of their meeting last week to honor the Huntington High School golf team, which won the dual meet and tournament championships this fall. The squad, coached by Michael Marinello, featured many talented athletes. The Blue Devils compiled a 10-0 mark in league competition...full story>>
November 20, 2012 Trustees Approve Revised School Calendar
The superstorm that swept across Long Island and the nor’easter that followed forced many districts to close for nearly two weeks. During their Monday night meeting, Huntington School Board members approved a revised calendar that cancels the February mid-winter recess and utilizes two contingency days built into the original calendar to make-up seven missed instructional days...full story>>
November 13, 2012 NYS School Boards Assn. Seeks Relief from Sandy
The New York State School Boards Assn. has asked the state legislature to consider various proposals designed to provide school districts with relief from state requirements as a result of Hurricane Sandy...full story>>
October 26, 2012 Huntington School Trustees Recognized for Service
The seven volunteer members of the Huntington School Board were feted this past Monday night by students who praised the trustees' service to the community and commitment to the academic and co-curricular programs that make the district so special...full story>>
October 26, 2012 Governor Cuomo's School Board Recognition Week Proclamation
October 25, 2012 Huntington School Board Notes
Woodhull Intermediate School special education teacher Joan Verrelli will be leaving her post at the end of the school year. The veteran educator's request to retire was approved by the Huntington School Board during Monday night's meeting...full story>>
October 10, 2012 Trustees Strengthen District's Reserve Funds
The Huntington School District has traditionally been one of the least indebted of any school system its size on Long Island. This lack of long-term borrowing has been used to avoid burdensome interest costs and helped hold down tax increases, as well as to free up monies to continue offering a strong academic and co-curricular program...full story>>
October 4, 2012 Trustees Appoint Finley Club Advisors
The J. Taylor Finley Middle School after-school club program is fully staffed and ready to roll after Huntington School Board members made 16 faculty advisor appointments during a meeting of trustees this past Monday night...full story>>
October 3, 2012 Huntington School Board Notes
Huntington School Board members have approved an overnight field trip for six students and one teacher to the 2012 New York State School Music Assn. All-State conference in Rochester from November 29 to December 2. Trustees took the action last Monday night during their meeting in the Jack Abrams School auditorium...full story>>
October 2, 2012 School Board Adopts 2012/13 Tax Levy
During their meeting this past Monday night, Huntington School Board members voted unanimously to adopt a 2012/13 tax levy of $96,086,390, which is currently projected to yield a tax rate of $212.99 per $100 assessed valuation...full story>>
September 14, 2012 Huntington School Board Adopts Eight Goals
Huntington School Board members adopted without a dissenting vote a set of eight annual goals for the 2012/13 school year. Trustees took the action during their meeting this past Monday night at Jack Abrams School...full story>>
September 14, 2012 Huntington School Board Notes
The Huntington School Board honored the directors and members of the Young Leaders organization, which has been active in the community through its work with several hundred teenagers at Huntington High School and other area schools. Trustees took the action near the beginning of their public meeting at Jack Abrams School this past Monday evening...full story>>
September 13, 2012 District's Investment Policy Reaffirmed by Trustees
State law requires school board members to review and reaffirm district investment policies each year and Huntington School District trustees carried out this responsibility during an early July meeting. The policy was initially adopted on July 20, 1993 and it continues in full force...full story>>
August 31, 2012 Huntington School Board Notes
Huntington School Board members have approved a retirement request from Eugene O'Hara, a senior accountant in the district business office. His retirement is effective at the close of business on October 2. Trustees took the action during their public meeting this past Monday night at J. Taylor Finley Middle School...full story>>
August 27, 2012 Flyer Explains What to Expect at BOE Meetings
A quick glance at the history of the Huntington School District indicates residents have long taken an active interest in the local public schools. Meetings of the Huntington Board of Education have typically drawn an enthusiastic crowd of folks who aren't bashful about asking questions and sharing their opinions...full story>>
August 24, 2012 School Board Adopts List of Religious Holidays
Huntington School Board members have adopted a list of religious holidays for the 2012/13 school year, paving the way for the district to exclude the dates for state aid purposes should attendance drop as a result of the holidays...full story>>
August 15, 2012 Enrollment Projections Shared with School Board
More than 4,300 students are expected to attend the first day of classes in the Huntington School District when the new school year opens early next month...full story>>
August 10, 2012 Huntington School Board Notes
Huntington School Board members have approved probationary appointments for special education chairpersons Renee Jones-Vaughans and Diana Rich and Huntington High School science teacher Terence Doran. Trustees took the action during their August 6 meeting in the J. Taylor Finley Middle School large group instruction room...full story>>
August 10, 2012 School Board Approves Tax Anticipation Note Resolution
The Huntington School Board voted 6-0 this past Monday evening to approve a resolution enabling the district to issue $30 million in Tax Anticipation Notes for the 2012/13 school year...full story>>
August 6, 2012 Retreat Planned for Huntington School Board
As school officials continue their preparations for the 2012/13 school year, the Huntington School Board will hold its annual retreat on Wednesday, August 15. All of the trustees are expected to attend the session...full story>>
July 13, 2012 Huntington School Board Notes
Huntington School Board members have accepted the resignations of teachers Kimberly Gilroy (Southdown, special education) and David Crimi (Southdown, dual language) and Jefferson School monitor Olga Rigel. Each of the employees resigned for personal reasons. Trustees also approved the retirement request of Huntington High School teacher aide Vivian Sapot...full story>>
July 9, 2012 School Board Approves Cafeteria Prices for 2012/13
Huntington School Board members have established student prices for milk, breakfast and lunch during the 2012/13 school year...full story>>
July 6, 2012 Rogan and Paci Re-Elected to Lead Huntington BOE
Huntington School Board members unanimously re-elected trustees Emily Rogan and John P. Paci III to serve as the body's president and vice-president, respectively, during the group's reorganization meeting on July 5 in the Jack Abrams School auditorium...full story>>