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North Plainfield’s Stony Brook School Certified as National School of Character
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ —Stony Brook School is among 73 schools certified as National Schools of Character by Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character. Out of this esteemed group, Stony Brook School stands as one of only 20 New Jersey schools to achieve this honor. “We are pleased to announce and celebrate the schools that have earned this national recognition,” said Dr. Arthur Schwartz, President of Character.org. “Each of these schools has put in place a comprehensive approach to help students understand, care about, and consistently practice the character strengths that will help them flourish in school, in...
Riverhead’s assistant superintendents Koerner and Galati taking incentive to retire as of June 30
Two Riverhead Central School District assistant superintendents will leave the district at the end of next month, according to an agreement set for a vote at tonight’s special school board meeting. Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education and Educational Services Lori Koerner and Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education, Grants &...
Riverhead school board suspends Regents Exam weighting policy for 2024: May 14 school board wrap-up
For the third year in a row, a Riverhead student’s state Regents examination score will not negatively impact their final course average. The Riverhead Board of Education voted last Tuesday to suspend its policy that weighs the exam as 20% of a student’s final course average. The exam will still count if it improves the student’s average, according to the board resolution suspending the policy. The vote comes after months of debate between parents, faculty, administrators and board members about whether to change the policy — and if so, how it should be amended.
SBDC at Stony Brook University appoints new director
The Small Business Development Center at Stony Brook University has appointed Martha Stansbury at its next Director. The East Setauket resident will succeed Bernie Ryba who is retiring. Since joining the SBDC in 2017 as center administrator, Stansbury has demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership, and expertise, making her an invaluable member...
Riverhead school budget passes 62% to 38%
Riverhead school district voters approved a $201.4 million operating budget for the 2024-2025 school year Tuesday by a vote of 1224 to 745 — a margin of 63% to 38%. School board vice president Brian Connelly of Riverhead and newcomer Kelly Freeborn of Baiting Hollow won the uncontested election for the two open seats on the Riverhead Board of Education. Connelly received 1,322 votes and Freeborn received 1,497 votes.
Speakers opposing private schools on industrial land dominate comp plan hearing
Opposition to allowing private schools in industrial districts dominated Monday night’s public hearing on Riverhead’s draft comprehensive plan update, with many speakers taking aim at a change that would expand the Riverhead Charter School’s options for locating a new high school. More than a dozen people, including...
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