Superintendent's Spring Message
Dear Parents, Guardians, Residents and Colleagues:
May is officially here, which means that the end of the 2011-2012 school year is upon us. As we reflect on what we have accomplished so far this school year, I believe it is imperative to recognize that our school district is moving in a positive and upward direction.
Just to mention a few achievements: Our high school students completed a college course for college credit in the New York State Smart Scholars Program at Farmingdale State College; our high school also saw an increase to 70 percent in the number of students earning a Regents diploma; our middle school students are completing pre-advanced placement courses; our district expanded its Foreign Language in Elementary Schools (FLES) Program; our high school increased enrollment in its Mandarin Chinese course; our district implemented four new iMac computer labs at the high school; our district hosted a Parent Athlete Orientation Night each sports season for parents and students; and our student-artists were featured in the Eighth Annual Nassau All-County Art Exhibition at Adelphi University.
In addition, our district is forging ahead with the restoration of the historical Prospect School on Peninsula Boulevard. In January, the Board of Education appointed Elite Construction of New York as the construction management firm for the project. Our school district is very pleased that the $18.1 million bond project is moving along according to the projected schedule, and we look forward to seeing the landmark school building open its doors for our kindergartners in September 2013.
This school year, however, has also been a very challenging one, especially since our district had to plan for the next academic and fiscal year in the midst of very stringent economic conditions. I want to take this opportunity to reassure each of you that although we face many challenges as a school district, this Administration is working assiduously to push our school district towards excellence. Our district is steadily progressing and this Administration thanks each of you for your continued support.
I look forward to continuing our partnership in improving education for our students during the remaining months of the 2011-2012 school year and beyond. With an ongoing, innovative and positive collaboration, I truly believe that yes, we can provide “A Better Future for Every Child” in our school district.
Sincerely,
Dr. Patricia Garcia
Superintendent of Schools
Board of Education Meetings
Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Hempstead High School Little Theater 7 p.m.
Audit Committee Meetings
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Superintendent’s Office 6 p.m.
The Independent Auditor’s Report of the Hempstead School District’s Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2010 is available for review by the public at the district’s Business Office on regular business days from 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.