READER OF THE WEEK IS WILLIAM MARESCA OF MASSAPEQUA
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WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024
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Massapequa’s Challenger and Unified Bowling teams honored by school board By Mike Polansky The Massapequa Board of Education paid tribute to the coaches, athletes, “buddies” and everyone who was part of the district’s successful 2023-2024 Challenger Athletics’ program and Unified Bowling Team. At the June 6 school board meeting, School Board President Kerry Wachter, wearing her white Massapequa Chief Challenger shirt, lead off the evening with praise for the athletes. “These remarkable athletes show us every day what true determination, spirit and teamwork looks like,” she said. “Their passion and dedication inspire us all.” Wachter also thanked the coaches, teachers and everyone involved in the program, especially the general education student “buddies” whose companionship and efforts are considered invaluable to the program. Wachter then turned the podium over to Superintendent of Schools William Brennan, who introduced Edward Hoffman, Berner Physical Education and Athletics Chair. He heads up the district’s Challenger Athletics’ program and also serves as Nas- The Massapequa School Board honored the athetes from the district’s Challenger and Unified Bowl(Continued on Page 3) ing program at a recent board meeting.
IN THE NEWS Plainedge School District awards tenure to fifteen employees
Amityville library voters give budget big ‘okay’ By Carolyn James Voters in the Amityville library district overwhelmingly approved the library’s 2024-25 budget with a 76 percent plurality after rejecting it last month. The revote, on Tues., June 18, was 341 to 103. “The Board of Trustees and staff of the Amityville Public Library would like to thank all those who voted in support of the library and helped spread the word for others to vote as well,” said Library Director Todd Schlitt. “It was a huge turnout! With the budget passed, we are able to continue to provide the Amityville community with the materials, services, and programs they deserve.” The budget presented was for $3,410,712, an in-
(Continued on Page 3) The Plainedge School District recently awarded tenure to the following employees: District, Ananina Kletzkin, Curriculum Associate. Plainedge High School Adam Hovorka, Special, Education Teacher; Lauren Henriques, Guidance Counselor and Elyssa Ditizio, Guidance Counselor; Plainedge Middle School, Shannon Wood, Special Education Teacher; Alexa Gulotta, Sixth Grade Teacher. Eastplain Elementary School, Catherine Gulino, Fifth Grade Teacher.
Charles E.Schwarting Elementary School, Olivia Giordano, First Grade Teacher; Vanessa Gonzalez, Music Teacher; Diana Rotellini, Special Education Teacher and Nicole Schoppmann, Special Education Teacher. John H. West Elementary , Cassidy Brennan, Fifth Grade Teacher; Morgan Flanagan, Kindergarten Teacher; Nicole Fochi, Third Grade Teacher and Deborah Fallon, Teaching Assistant.