board of education half hollow hills central school

BOARD OF EDUCATION – REGULAR MEETING – SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE: Dr. Jeff Woodberry, Principal of High School East, welcomed
everyone to High School East. He said it is a pleasure to host the
first school board meeting of the year. This is Dr. Woodberry’s
fourth year as Principal at High School East, and he can see many
changes for the better. The staff is more cohesive and our students
know our expectations. Structurally, we have a new auditorium
sound system and a new lawn sign. Suspensions are at a four year
low. Volunteer efforts are increased and there is more student
involvement in school events. Academically, we are at the top.
We have a 90% passing rate on Regents Tests; 1008 AP Exams
were given with 82% at 3+. Our college acceptances are
exceptional and Newsweek is rating High School East in the top
6% in the Nation. Our Professional Development focuses on 21 st
Century Learning Skills. We are proud to have a Semi Finalist in
the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program, Karishma Sabhnani;
and have finalists in the National Achievement Scholarship
Program, however, those results are still sealed. We also have a
2010 Suffolk County Executive’s Youth Achievement Award
Winner, Rachel Krach and the following High School East
Students will represent us at the NYSSMA All-State Conference:
Jackie Bakewell
Andrew Ballereau
Alexa Goetz
Andrew Grossman
Matthew Jurman
Rachel Karmel
Janet Park
Zachary Zadek
Dr. Woodberry continued saying our sports teams are off to a great
start. High School East’s Homecoming is Saturday, October 2,
2010, Parade at 10:00 a.m. and Kick off at 1:30 p.m. Dr. Woodberry
thanked the Board of Education, Dr. Karnilow, and Central Office
Administration for all of their support.
Mrs. Sorkin recognized Mel Stern, President of the HHH Teachers’
Association, in the audience this evening, along with Gordon
Hodgson, Teachers’ Association High School Trustee. She also
recognized Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern, and Karen Klafter,
Legislative Aide to Legislator Lou D’Amaro and thanked them for
coming. Mrs. Sorkin also recognized Lisa Muhlbauer, PTA Liaison to
the Board of Education.
Dr. Karnilow said we had an extremely smooth opening to the new
school year and thanked everyone who helped to make that happen.
Dr. Karnilow announced that there will be Superintendent podcasts
posted on a regular basis on our website featuring events such as
Superintendent’s Conference Day and High School Graduations.
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