Plainview-Old Bethpage Schools to Host Legislative Breakfast

Plainview, NY (February 6, 2018) – The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District announced today that it will host its fifth Annual Legislative Breakfast on Saturday, February 10, at John F. Kennedy High School. The event will give residents of Plainview-Old Bethpage, Jericho and Syosset an opportunity to hear from local elected officials and school district administrators as they analyze trends and issues facing Long Island's public schools. Issues highlighted include the excessive use of high-stakes testing and its impact on students, adapting to a two-percent tax cap on property taxes, charter schools looking for equitable funding and the change from Common Core to the Next Generation Learning Standards.

"The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District is thrilled to have the honor of hosting this incredible event that will shed light on important topics that could have serious implications in the way our schools operate throughout Long Island," said Dr. Lorna R. Lewis, Superintendent of Schools for the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District. "Our mission is to provide students with the necessary resources to succeed in the classroom and set them up for future success. Hosting these forums for our elected officials and community leaders to openly discuss with the parents the issues that impact our schools is a large part of that commitment. We encourage parents from our district and our neighboring communities to attend."
The open forum will serve as an opportunity for community members to engage with educators and elected officials on the issues that matter most to them. Discussions will focus on issues impacting the ability of districts on Long Island to sustain the high quality of education which has become the standard for the region. Residents of neighboring communities are encouraged to come prepared with questions for officials in attendance to help facilitate and further the conversation.
The Legislative Breakfast is a collaborative effort between the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, the Jericho Public Schools and the Syosset Central School District. The program and logistics are organized by the PTA, teachers' and administrators' unions from each of the three partnering districts.
"Our collaboration with neighboring school districts, Syosset and Jericho, will help to unify our collective voice as educators and further solidify our region as a leader in education," Dr. Lewis continued. "We look forward to hosting members of our community to discuss how we can continue to modernize our curriculum and create a nurturing environment that promotes intellectual and individual growth."

The Legislative Breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m. at John F. Kennedy High School, 50 Kennedy Drive, Plainview, NY 11803. Residents can RSVP, or for any questions, please contact pbarskyptacouncil@aol.com.