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
Kerry Wachter replied to Jennifer Patruno's discussion Meet The Candidate's Night
"I do not believe this is something the district should be running. In our district Meet the Candidate's night is run by the PTA in conjunction with the League of Women voters. Members of the public submit questions that night on an index card. The…"
Oct 23, 2022
Kerry Wachter replied to Bonnie Berry's discussion Booster Clubs
"Every team has their own booster club. We are a large district so it would be impossible to have just one club for all the teams."
Apr 1, 2022
Kerry Wachter replied to Paul Haggett's discussion Board candidate recruitment ideas
"Candidate pools are usually your PTA, members of your citizen advisory committees, local volunteer groups like Little League, Scouts, CYO, etc. People who already serve the community and hopefully have children in the schools are the most likely…"
Apr 1, 2022
Kerry Wachter replied to Melinda Leising's discussion board member interaction with teachers
"We usually attend events in the buildings. Concerts, musicals, honor society inductions, Veterans Day presentations. etc. We never go to classrooms."
Mar 18, 2022
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Oct 22, 2021
Kerry Wachter posted a discussion
The Hauppage School District has sent a letter to Governor Cuomo and Dr. Zucker regarding the mask mandate. Massapequa has sent a letter in support of Hauppage. I would ask that other districts consider sending a letter in support. When a district…
Jun 11, 2021
Kerry Wachter replied to Bill Grau's discussion Fall 2021 Calendar
"We start 9/9 for students, conference days are 9/1 & 9/2."
Jun 1, 2021
Kerry Wachter replied to Bill Belmont's discussion Lets get local control on School Issues
"Disappointed that there are no replies to your post. Local control is essential for school boards to adequately formulate policy for the health and safety of their communities. We are not all in the same boat and need to have the authority to make…"
May 9, 2021
Kerry Wachter replied to Edward Langone's discussion Board of Education Response to COVID restrictions
"Yes! We agree here in Massapequa. We have been contacting our local officials to help us to change these ridiculous guidelines. Our assemblyman wrote a letter to the governor with 30 bipartisan signers asking for a change to graduation and prom…"
May 9, 2021
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