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Meikle was referring to Grossane, who is retiring at the end of the school year and being replaced by Thomas Dolan on an interim basis, Elmont Superintendent Kenneth Rosner and Elmont Memorial High School principal Kevin Dougherty.

Dougherty, who returned early from an unexpected sabbatical for the year that was announced shortly before classes started last fall, will be leaving his current role at the end of the year.

Grossane said he has heard the concerns of the Elmont community and plans to involve their input in searching for a new principal, with interviews starting the week of May 8.

At least 19 residents have submitted applications to take part in the search, of which only eight to 10 people will be chosen, Grossane added.

Rachelle Lewis asked Grosssane about what involvement Jaime and Trustee Tameka Battle Burkett, the second Elmont liaison to the high school district board alongside Jaime, will have in upcoming interviews to replace the administrators.

“We do not want either of them making a decision for us because in the past, they have not made the best decision for us,” Lewis said. “And I will get the signatures to show that if necessary.”

Grossane said administration, students and some community members will take part in the search and the board then votes on a final candidate that he recommends.