NS BOE TRUSTEE VOTE:  AS SIMPLE AS ABC!!!

Recieved from Robert Mazzella, Glen Head
May 8, 2017

To the Editor:
  The month of May can be an extremely busy time of year.  Many of us are a bit preoccupied with Communions, Confirmations, graduations, weddings, trying to get our children home from college, and, of course, Mother's Day!  Given that it can be a very hectic time of year, I wanted to remind everyone to go out and vote on Tuesday, May 16th!  For the first time in three years, the residents of the North Shore School District have a choice to make when voting for Board of Education Trustees.   Three people are running for two Trustee positions. Since the candidates have backgrounds in education, I thought it would be appropriate to look at the ABC's of this election!  READ MORE

FORMER TRUSTEE ENDORSES JOANNA COMMANDER FOR NS BOE 

Received from Amy Beyer, Glen Head
May 8, 2017

​Joanna is present in the community and she is accessible.  She has immersed herself in being an active and involved Board of Education member.  She has served on multiple Board of Education committees including Construction Steering Committee, Policy Committee, Athletic Policy and Review Committees, IEP Review Committee.  She attends countless extracurricular activities including athletic events, concerts and mock trial competitions.    Presently, Joanna is leading the effort to address alcohol and opioid abuse in our community by organizing the North Shore Coalition Against Substance Abuse.  READ MORE

JOANNA COMMANDER FOR NORTH SHORE SCHOOL BOARD

Received from Steve Grabher, Glen Head
​April 28, 2017

To the Editor, 
   I am writing to endorse Joanna Commander for re-election to the North Shore Board of Education. Ms. Commander has been an outstanding addition to the Board over the past three years. Her wealth of knowledge and passion has been beneficial especially in matters close to her areas of expertise, which include interscholastic athletics, health issues and substance abuse. READ MORE

VOTE FOR CHERYL BROWN ON MAY 16

Received from Meghan Endres , Glen Head
​May 3, 2017

To the Editor,
   On Tuesday, May 16th, the North Shore School District will hold an election for the Board of Education. This election comes at a pivotal time for our school system with significant leadership transition at the superintendent level.  The responsibility of our board members is critical in ensuring a smooth transition and keeping our district on a path of integrity in our education vision and commitment to our students. For these reasons, I am recommending that you cast your vote for Cheryl Brown on May 16th.  READ MORE

IN SUPPORT OF RICHARD GALATI

Received from Michael Russo, Glen Head
​May 3, 2017
 
Dear Editor and Community Members: 
    My name is Michael Russo and I am currently a senior at North Shore High School.  I am asking for the community’s support for Mr. Richard Galati as Trustee of North Shore School District.  Although I did not have the privilege of having Mr. Galati in class at North Shore, I have been working closely with him to prepare for both the Physics Regents and for the AP Physics Mechanics exam.  He conveys the course material clearly and concisely.  He is truly a masterful teacher, but more than that, he is a good, decent and kind person. READ MORE

IN SUPPORT OF CHERYL BROWN

Received from Karen Greene
May 1, 2017

Dear Editor,
   I am a resident and business owner within the North Shore Community for the past 25 years.  I find Cheryl Brown’s ideas, logic, and the direction that she wants to take the North Shore School District  refreshing and innovative.   Cheryl has children in the elementary, middle, and high school.  READ MORE

CHERYL BROWN - AN ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN

Received from Kelleyann Delaney
May 1, 2017

To the Editor
     I have had the honor of knowing Cheryl Brown for over 20 years. She had 2 of my daughters in her class. Miss Yodis, as she was known then, was one of the most caring teachers that we ever had. She was an advocate for not only my children but for all of her students. She invited all parents in for celebrations and went to each person taking the time to speak with them. When my daughter struggled with learning how to read, she kept her and other students after on her own time to work with them. READ MORE

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PLEASE JOIN ME IN SUPPORTING CHERYL BROWN FOR A POSITION ON NORTH SHORE'S SCHOOL BOARD

Recieved from Keri Plassmann Crocco, Glen Head
May 8, 2017

​Cheryl understands public education from the inside out. As a dedicated parent to children in North Shore’s high school, middle school, and elementary schools, Cheryl has her finger on the pulse of what is important to the families in our community. As a 21-year veteran of the classroom, Cheryl knows the pressures placed on students and teachers by NYS standards and testing. As a member of Islip district’s legislative action committee, Cheryl knows how to advocate for her community at the state level.  READ MORE

IN SUPPORT OF JOANNA COMMANDER

Received from Lara Gonazalez, Sea Cliff
May 6, 2017
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Dear Residents of the North Shore Central School District,

It is my pleasure to write this letter of support for my fellow trustee, Joanna Commander. Ms. Commander and I met as competitors three years ago on the campaign trail during the May 2014 school board election. Upon being elected to the school board, our relationship quickly changed from a competitive to collaborative one. During our first term in office, as educators we have found much common ground. READ MORE

CHERYL BROWN FOR NS BOE TRUSTEE

Received from Jen Lenney
May 7, 2017 

​To the Editor,

As a parent, community member and educator, I ask you to support Cheryl Brown for Board of Ed Trustee. She is a strong advocate for public schools and she is dedicated to maintaining the quality of education for our children in the North Shore School District. She believes in a student-centered approach that is best for both the students and for the community as a whole.  READ MORE

WE NEED TO RE-ELECT JOANNA COMMANDER

Received from Maria Aughavin, Glen Head
​May 1, 2017

Dear Editor,
​    It’s that time of the year again.  The North Shore residents will be asked to vote on the annual school budget and elect two trustees for our Board.  This year we have an enormous amount of transition happening at North Shore.  The new Superintendent starts in August and we are currently in the process of searching for a new middle school principal.  IB vs. AP questions continue to arise. 
The Board and Administration will have their hands full over the next few years focusing on academics and the goals of the academic programs.  At the present time, we need a strong advocate on the Board that will focus on the extracurricular programs at North Shore, especially the athletics.  READ MORE

CHERYL BROWN - A CHAMPION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION

Received from Mary Ellen & Doug Wefer, Sea Cliff
​May 4, 2017

To the Editor,
   On May 16th, while voting FOR the budget, please also vote for CHERYL BROWN for School Board Trustee. As a young mother of three children that attend all levels of our schools, a 1st grade school teacher and an active community volunteer, Cheryl has the skills, drive and demeanor necessary to immediately contribute to the Board of Education. READ MORE

JOANNA COMMANDER FOR NORTH SHORE SCHOOL BOARD

Received from Lori Berglin,  
​April 23, 2017

To the Editor:
   Please join me in supporting Joanna Commander for Trustee of the North Shore Schools Board of Education. Joanna has dedicated her life to the well being of students. Prior to retiring, she was a health and physical education teacher and a highly respected Athletic Director. She continues to be involved in Athletics organizing and supervising ticket sales and staffing for all Nassau County High School playoff games. Having worked closely with Joanna, I can confidently say that as a leader, she is extremely organized, sets clear parameters, holds people accountable, and is thorough in her pursuit of excellence! READ MORE

RICH GALATI FOR NORTH SHOOLS BOE

Received from Kristen Hanson, Centerport  
​April 23, 2017

To the Editor
My name is Kristen Hanson (Lincks) and I am a member of North Shore's Class of 1998.  I write to you with a voice that has tremendous affection and a deep appreciation for the area which I was raised and educated in, the area I chose to reside in during my twenties and was also fortunate enough to be a teacher in the Special Education department at North Shore High School for eight years.  
  Five generations ago, my maternal side of the family planted their roots in the promenade section of Glen Head when my great-great grandparents bought a home in my old neighborhood. READ MORE

RICHARD GALATI - HONESTY, INTEGRITY, DEVOTION

Received from Angelo Grande
April 24, 2017

To the Editor:
          It is both a privilege and an honor for me to write this letter of support for Richard Galati. Richard is running for the position of trustee on the North Shore School Board. I have known Richard as a former colleague and friend for thirty years.  He is married to Dr. Darlene Galati and has four children, all graduates of the North Shore Schools.  Richard recently retired from North Shore High School with over thirty years as a Distinguished Science teacher.  Richard was the recipient of the 2016 North Shore High School Yearbook Dedication Award.  READ MORE
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