Information 2011-2012
updated 12/9/11
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The Board of Education is the official policy-making body of the East Rockaway UFSD. The Board of Education is comprised of five school district residents who are elected by voters to three-year terms in the annual election held on the third Tuesday in May. The terms of office are staggered so that all board positions are never open at the same time.
Under state law, school board members must be registered voters, at least 18 years old, and have lived in the school district for at least one year. They cannot be a school employee, cannot reside in the same household as another school board member and must be able to read and write English.
Board members serve without compensation. Board members attend at least two regular Board of Education meetings each month along with committee meetings and various school-related activities. At the annual re-organizational meeting in July, the Board elects a president, vice-president and secretary.
Board members are kept informed about programs and activities in the district through weekly informational packets from the Superintendent and various other means. Board members receive extensive training through the district's own board development materials and through workshops sponsored by the New York State School Boards Association. Board members also take advantage of national organizations like the National School Boards Association to study topics of interest and need.
The Board’s powers and duties are derived from the State Constitution, the laws of New York State, and rulings of the State Commissioner of Education. The Board’s four main areas of responsibility are to: - Establish all school district policies
- Develop an annual budget for public approval
- Approve or disapprove the Superintendent’s recommendations regarding personnel matters and the many contracts the district must negotiate
- Act as a two-way communication link between residents and the Superintendent.
Board of Education 2011-12
President: Neil Schloth - 812-0164 (term expires 6/14)
Vice President: Michaelene Abbott-Cooper - 599-3391 (Term Expires 6/12)
Secretary: Patricia Nicoletti- 887-0743 (Term Expires 6/13)
Trustee: Linda Schmidt - 596-0771 (term expires 6/14)
Trustee: Kristin Ochtera- 593-5499 (Term Expires 6/13)
District Clerk: Denise Lobascio- 887-8300 ext. 553
What Does a School Board Member Do?
Collectively, the Board of Education has the legal responsibility for the operation of the entire district. The Board establishes the policies under which the school district is operated and the Superintendent of Schools is responsible for administering the school program within the context of these policies. In other words, the board oversees the education of students and is responsible for school district operations, but does not directly run the district’s day-to-day operations.
The Board encourages parents and residents who have a concern about school matters to try first to resolve the problem at the level most directly involved, which is usually the classroom teacher or the principal. If a satisfactory solution cannot be reached at this level, you can contact the department chairperson or director. If there is no resolution at this level, you can contact the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Roseanne Melucci. A phone directory is available on the district website, as well as a webpage indicating the chain of command.
If the matter can only be resolved by a change in district policy or some other action of the Board of Education, residents are welcome to communicate their concerns to the Board by letter, phone call, or a statement under "Privilege of the Floor" at one of the Board’s meetings. Board members may also be contacted by email at: boe@eastrockawayschools.org. Concerns registered directly to the Board as a whole or to an individual Board member will be discussed, as soon as is reasonably possible, with the Superintendent and entire Board for investigation, report, and/or resolution.
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Important Notice...
Please use our school income tax code #166 when completing your NYS income tax returns. State aid is partially based on the accurate use of this number.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Applicants for admission and employment, students, parents, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment, and all unions or professional organizations holding collective bargaining or professional agreements with the East Rockaway School District are hereby notified that this district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the East Rockaway School District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Debra LoVerde, Director of Pupil Personnel Services, East Rockaway UFSD, 887-8300, ext. 118, who has been designated by the East Rockaway School District to coordinate the district's efforts to comply with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the ADA, and Section 504.
Schedule of Board of Education Meetings
2011-2012
The five member board of education is elected by the registered voters of the district. Our board members serve for three year terms without pay and are responsible under state law for establishing the policies governing the operation of East Rockaway Schools.
Regular meetings of the board of education are held monthly beginning at 7:30 p.m.. The board provides opportunity for the public to speak at each meeting during the community forum (7:30-8:00) and during privilege of the floor before the close of regular meetings. The public is encouraged to attend all regular meetings as listed below.
| Date | Meeting | Location |
| July 2011 | Organizational Meeting | ERHS |
| Aug. 30 | Summer Meeting | ERHS |
| Sept. 13 | Agenda Meeting | ERHS |
| Sept. 20 | Regular Meeting | ERHS |
| Oct. 11 | Agenda Meeting | ERHS |
| Oct. 18 | Regular Meeting | ERHS |
| Nov. 8 | Agenda Meeting | ERHS |
| Nov. 15 | Regular Meeting | ERHS |
| Dec. 6 | Agenda Meeting | ERHS |
| Dec. 13 | Regular Meeting | ERHS |
| Jan. 10, 2012 | Agenda Meeting | ERHS |
| Jan. 17 | Regular Meeting | ERHS |
| Feb. 7 | Agenda Meeting | ERHS |
| Feb. 15 | Regular Meeting | ERHS |
| March 13 | Agenda Meeting | ERHS |
| March 20 | Regular Meeting | ERHS |
| April 3 | Agenda Meeting | ERHS |
| April 17 | Regular Meeting | ERHS |
| May 3 | Budget Hearing | ERHS |
| May 8 | Agenda Meeting | ERHS |
| May 15 | Budget Vote/Trustee Election | ERHS |
| May 16 | Regular Meeting | ERHS |
| June 5 | Agenda Meeting | ERHS |
| June 12 | Regular Meeting | ERHS |
| July 3, 2012 | Organizational Meeting | ERHS |
Work sessions of the board are held during each month. These sessions take place in the Superintendent's office. Pursuant to the New York State open meetings law, the public may observe work sessions of the board, except on those occasions when matters concerning personnel and particular matters of finance such as contract negotiations are scheduled for discussion. These areas are considered by the board in executive session. Residents who wish to attend work sessions are advised to call the Superintendent's office to verify time, date, and agenda.
| The East Rockaway Public School District is committed to providing a safe and secure educational environment where each child realizes his/her maximum learning potential and develops a desire for lifelong learning. To that end we:
District Goals
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The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I), the SAT II (formerly called Achievement Tests), and the Advanced Placement (AP) examinations are administered each year to high school students. The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) and the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) are combined in one instrument. The results of this test are used for college guidance and some scholarship applications. Detailed information is available from the high school guidance office at
887-8300, ext. 452.
Please Check our Guidance Site via the School District HomePage
SAT II Tests are scheduled for the same days on which there will be
national administration of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I). Students
will be able to take either the SAT I or the SAT II, but not both on the
same date.
Another college admissions testing program, the ACT, has gained significant
popularity in recent years. Accepted as an equal to the SAT by all major
colleges, the ACT offers an alternative in format and content. Discuss
the appropriateness of either test for your child with his/her counselor.
School Holidays & Vacations
- Snow Make Up Days:
- 1st Day - May 24, 2012
- 2nd Day -June 25, 2012
- Back to the Top
2011 |
Holiday |
| Sept. 1 | Supt's Conf. Day Teachers Report |
| Sept. 5 | Labor Day |
| Sept. 29-30 | Rosh Hashanah |
| Oct. 10 | Columbus Day |
| Nov. 8 |
ERHS & Elementary P arent-Teacher Conferences |
| Nov. 11 | Veterans Day |
| Nov. 24-25 | Thanksgiving Recess |
| Dec 26 - Jan 2 | Holiday Recess |
2012 |
Holiday |
| Jan. 16 | Martin Luther King Day |
| Feb. 20-24 | Winter Recess |
| April 5-13 | Spring Recess |
| May 24-28 | Memorial Day |
| June 22 | Last Day of School |
Kindergarten Registration
If your child will be five years old on or before December 1st, he/she
may be
registered for our full-day kindergarten program. Registration will take
place at
Centre Avenue School: March 19 - 23, 2012 and at
Rhame Avenue School: April 16 -April 20, 2012.
Please contact Carol Hernandez at 887-8300 x440
for more information and to schedule an appointment.
AND PRIVACY ACT The East Rockaway Union Free School District may provide limited student directory information to potential news and feature article publication sources unless a refusal of consent to release has been filed in writing by the parent, guardian or eligible student (age 18 or over) with respect to the distribution of any or all of the listed items of student directory information. Directory information includes: student's name, address and phone number, names of student's parents/guardians, date and place of birth, field of study, participation in recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates and programs of attendance, awards and recognition's received, and home school district.
Under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, parents who do not desire release of any of the above information must make specific request in writing to the Superintendent of Schools. Failure to make such request shall be deemed consent to release, provide or publish the information during the school year.
In order to be a qualified voter in school district elections, you must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen, a resident of the district for 30 days prior to the election, and a registered voter in either the school district or national /state elections.
Absentee Ballots
Registered voters unable to vote in-person may request absentee ballots in advance. For additional registration information call 887-8300, ext. 553.
Emergency School Closing Information
In the event of an emergency school closing four radio stations and 1 cable station will normally be notified to broadcast the closing of schools. They are as follows:
WOR 710 AM
WGBB 1240 AM
WALK 97.5 FM
WCBS 880 AM
News 12 Long Island
East Rockaway will be closed only when specifically mentioned by name.
Delayed Opening
In the event that weather conditions warrant a delayed opening, all schools
will open at 10:00 a.m. Please note: supervision of students
will not be available before delayed starting times.
| Superintendent | Dr. Roseanne Melucci | 887-8300 x 523 |
| Director of Finance & Operations | Marcy Tannenbaum | 887-8300 x 553 |
| Director of PPS | Dr. Debra LoVerde | 887-8300 x 544 |
| Director of Curriculum & Technology | John Piccarella | 887-8300 x 533 |
| ERHS Principal | William Fortgang | 887-8300 x 423 |
| ERHS Asst. Principal | Cindy Singer | 887-8300 x 471 |
| ERHS Asst. Principal | James DeTommaso | 887-8300 x 437 |
| Rhame Ave. Principal | Laura Guggino | 887-8300 x 323 |
| Centre Ave. Principal | Tim Silk | 887-8300 x 223 |
| Director of Facilities & Operations | Anthony Quercia | 887-8300 x 545 |
| Athletic Director | Dominic Vulpis | 887-8300 x 445 |
| ERHS Guidance | Mona Hecht | 887-8300 x 452 |
| Math/Science Chairperson | Joseph Cangemi | 887-8300 x 442 |
| English/Social Studies Chairperson | TJ DiPietro | 887-8300 x 439 |
| Special Education Chairperson | Laura Peterson | 887-8300 x 449 |
| ALPSS Principal | Mr. R. Guzowski | 887-8300 x 544 |
Police Department 573-6400
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-342-3720
Fire Department 599-4400
Poison Control Centre 542-2323
East Rockaway Village Hall 887-6300
Area Hospitals
South Nassau Communities Hospital
2445 Oceanside Road
Oceanside, New York 11572
Emergency Room: 763-3900
Patient Information: 763-3940
Main Number: 763-2030
Mercy Hospital
1000 North Village Ave.
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Emergency Room: 255-2223
Patient Information: 255-2501
Main Number 255-0111
Franklin Hospital Medical Center
900 Franklin Ave.
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Main Number: 825-8800