Merrick Schools Say Goodbye to Eric Arlin

One school district’s loss is another school district’s gain.

That was the sentiment at the Merrick School Board meeting on Aug. 7, as Superintendent Dominick Palma announced that Eric Arlin, the district’s Director of Pupil Services, has been hired in the same capacity at the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District.

“It’s a great opportunity for Eric, and we’re really glad that he’s staying down the road, but it’s a real disappointment to us that we’re going to lose him,” Palma said. “Congratulations to Eric.”

Arlin served as principal of Birch School before taking his role in the Central Office.

“On behalf of the board, you did an excellent job, and I am sure all of the parents are going to be sad to see you leave,” Board Vice President Gina Piskin added.

Palma said that the district would begin the search for Arlin’s replacement. A job posting was published on the district’s website, which you can view by clicking here. The deadline for applications is Aug. 22.

“On behalf of all the teachers and the [teacher’s assistants] that have been lucky enough to work with you, both when you were principal at Birch, and in your capacity at Central Office, that we are going to miss you,” Ruth Rosenberg said. “It’s totally our loss, but it’s a big gain for the Central High School District.”

More District News

• During the summer, there was broken glass and vandalism at Lakeside School. That has since been repaired.
• There’s maintenance work going on in all district buildings, which includes cleaning, waxing and painting. The district is in really good shape, and they haven’t fallen behind on any projects.
• The Cubs Cave in Levy-Lakeside School is finished. Superintendent Palma recommended that people stop by and check it out, as the new floor repairs “look great.”
• The school district has applied a mobile application to the website. If you use your tablet or smart phone, it will be much more user friendly. There is also a district Twitter, which you can follow by clicking here.
• The board of education congratulated Kimberly DePalma, a teacher at Birch School, on the birth of her son, Alexander Luca. They also gave their condolences to Sean Lotterhos, a cleaner at Birch School, on the passing of his father, George Lotterhos.

What do you think of the work Arlin has done for the Merrick School District? And what do you think of the job change? Tell us in the comments.