Kerry Wachter and MARIE JOHNSON are now friends
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Kerry Wachter and Melissa Herrera are now friends
Jan 16
Kerry Wachter replied to Louis Ciotti's discussion Board member school building access
"All of our board members do have access with a district badge. However, we follow protocols like all parents, ring the bell if entering during the school day, state our business and get a pass. It's mostly used for night time activity access - board…"
Jan 16
Kerry Wachter updated their profile photo
Jul 18, 2025
Kerry Wachter posted a discussion
LV -Proposed Resolution 2 - Out of District Placement-1.pdf Here is the resolution submitted by Locust Valley regarding Out of District Placement. They are asking for funding to cover the real life costs.Please consider "endorsing" this resolution…
Jul 18, 2025
Kerry Wachter replied to Crystal Kaczmarek-Bogner's discussion Student Board Members
"We have a long history of interacting with our students, two board members serve on the "student advisory committee" and meet regularly with the student government to hear concerns and address a wide array of topics. In light of the legislation to…"
Jul 18, 2025
Kerry Wachter replied to Ed Fersch's discussion Ed.D stipend
"Our super already had it when hired, we gave the stipend in the second year of his contract to align with the stipend that is given to Central Admin staff. It's an annual stipend."
Jul 18, 2025
Kerry Wachter replied to Lester Olsson's discussion Out of District Placement for SPED
"Hi Lester, I believe this an issue that affects many school districts throughout the state. Locust Valley School District proposed a resolution for the annual meeting to advocate for changes to special education funding for out of district…"
Jul 18, 2025
Kerry Wachter replied to Paul Haggett's discussion When to appoint Committee members
"Here in Massapequa we usually choose which committees board members will serve on in September, not the reorganization meeting."
Jul 18, 2025
Kerry Wachter and Paul Haggett are now friends
Oct 28, 2024
Kerry Wachter replied to Lauren Themis's discussion NYS Regionalization Plan
"Yes https://dos.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2024/10/102324.pdf
It's on page 5 - proposed rule making
Boces is given authority to implement the regionalization plan. Check under "needs and benefits" that explains why they are doing this. I highly…"
Oct 24, 2024
Kerry Wachter replied to Lauren Themis's discussion NYS Regionalization Plan
"Arte I don't think he even read the rule. I told him Boces superintendents will have authority over the implementation and by conducting site visits and data review - he said "no they won't", I said it's in the rule - then amend the rule! No reason…"
Oct 23, 2024
Kerry Wachter posted a discussion
 Here is Massapequa's Letter.The Regionalization Plan is already in effect, it was passed by emergency rulemaking on Sept 10, 2024. There is a 60 day comment period. I believe they are requesting another emergency rule at the regents meeting in…
Oct 12, 2024
Kerry Wachter and Joseph Beyrouty are now friends
Oct 12, 2024
Kerry Wachter replied to Paul Haggett's discussion Cell phone bans
"We currently have a ban in place for our middle school. It was a little rough in the beginning but they adjusted. Strict enforcement is key! Our high school is not on a ban. We do have open campus and it's up to the teacher if they will have the…"
Sep 13, 2024
Kerry Wachter replied to Garry Schwartz's discussion Air Conditioning
"Yes, we have all of our classrooms in 9 buildings air conditioned. We did a bond for it back in 2018 or 2019?"
Oct 13, 2023
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