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Board of Education Meeting – November 20, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Anticipation to enter a motion to convene into Executive Session at 7:00 PM. Anticipate the Public meeting to start at 8:00 PM.
 

 

Date Added: 11/19/2024

Birch Third Graders Learn About Wind Speed

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Third graders at Birch recently created anemometers to test wind speed on a breezy day.

They built a simple device using paper cups, straws, and a pencils. Once outside, they were able to measure wind speed by counting how many times the cups spin in a set time period when exposed to wind. This exercise allows students to learn about wind force and how to collect data through observation.

Date Added: 11/19/2024

Letter to the Commissioner of Education and Board of Regents

Date Added: 11/19/2024

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Community Forum on Superintendent Search

Dear Merrick Community,

 
As a valued member of the Merrick school community, the Board of Education would like to invite you to participate in an upcoming community forum centered on the search for our district’s new superintendent. The session will be held on November 25, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Levy Lakeside School in The Lion’s Den (cafeteria) . We believe that your input is invaluable as we work to identify a leader who will continue to guide our district with excellence and support the educational needs of our students. The session will be led by consultants from School Leadership, LLC, the firm assisting us in the search process.
 
The forum will offer an opportunity for you to share your thoughts, priorities and expectations for our next school leader. Your insights will help shape the profile of a candidate who aligns with the vision and goals of our community.
 
If you are unable to attend the focus group, we encourage you to participate in an anonymous online survey to ensure all voices have the chance to be heard. Details of the survey will be shared with the community in the coming weeks.
 
We hope you will take part in this important process that will shape the future of our district. Your perspective is essential, and we look forward to hearing from you. Thank you in advance for your participation.
 
Sincerely,
Merrick Board of Education
Jill Levine, President
Linda Wilk, Vice President
Nancy Kaplan, Trustee
Gina Piskin, Trustee
Jennifer Schatzman, Trustee
Nicole Venditti, Trustee
Butch Yamali, Trustee

VIDEO: Mrs. O’Donnell’s Class Learns About Block Coding

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Date Added: 11/13/2024