of residents of Glen Cove New York who are advocates for public education.
Glen Cove School Board President, Ida McQuair, Speaks at Coalition December Meeting
Glen Cove School Board member Richard Maccarone; School Board president, Ida McQuair; Coalition president, Helen Kotzky; School Board vice-president, Gail Nedbor-Gross; and School Board member Frank Bouza
Ida McQuair, president of the Glen Cove Board of Education, was the guest speaker at the December 14th meeting of the Coalition for Glen Cove. Ms. McQuair spoke about the many initiatives that have contributed to the academic progress of our students and the overall quality of our schools. The district’s number one goal for this year is “to continue to improve student achievement by continuing to create a culture of learning where academics come first”. Math and ELA test scores, Regents scores and high school diploma rates have been steadily increasing. The goal and expectation is that more students will achieve at the highest levels of mastery. Though test score data is most often how our students and districts are judged, our administration believes strongly that our students be engaged in an inquiry-based approach to learning which stimulates thinking and deeper understanding, not often measured by quantitative tests.
Ms. McQuair explained that another concern and goal of the school board is “to attract and retain young families in bringing and keeping their children in the Glen Cove Public Schools”. A public relations committee is currently being formed and will include community members in an effort to convey to the public the many positive aspects of the Glen Cove Schools. Several coalition members expressed their confidence in the educational experiences of their own children in the public schools. There was agreement that much of the negative impression is based on misinformation and a lack of awareness and pride in the accomplishments of our students, who are from many different ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. This diversity is part of what makes Glen Cove unique amongst the local school districts and is considered by many to be one of it’s greatest assets.
In response to questions about the upcoming budget process, Ms. McQuair emphasized that this will be one the most difficult fiscal years since 1991. The school board has worked tirelessly to win the confidence of the taxpayers and has consistently made decisions which are fiscally prudent. As a result, the district finds itself better off relative to other districts that are not as experienced at containing costs. Ms. McQuair stated that the students come first in every decision that the board makes and that many of the decisions are made with great difficulty. She complimented her colleagues on the board for the many hours they serve our community in such a challenging volunteer position.
The Coalition thanks those who have devoted their time to serving our public schools as school board members and encourages the public to attend school board meetings, stay informed, and be advocates for the students of Glen Cove.
The meeting dates for 2010 are:
Monday, February 1st at
7:30 PM
Monday, March 15th at
7:30 PM
Saturday, April 24th at
9:30 AM
(Candidate's Forum)
All meetings are at St. Paul's
The Coalition
Purpose and goals An introduction to the Coalition
Officers The president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer of the Coalition
Meetings Dates, agendas, and minutes of Coalition meetings
Join the Coalition Become a member of the Coalition for Glen Cove
Contact the Coalition Our address and phone number
Calendar Monthly calendars of Coalition and school board meetings
Public Events Guest speakers at Coalition meetings and other events
The Schools
Board of Education members Glen Cove Board of Education trustees
Board of Education meetings Glen Cove Board of Education meeting dates and agendas
School administration Central administration, curriculum supervisors, and building principals
School district statistics Number of students, number of teachers, average class size, total school budget, expenditures per student.
The school buildings and programs Glen Cove High School, the Robert M. Finley Middle School, the Connolly School, the Deasy School, the Gribbin School, and the Landing School
In the news Newspaper quotes about Glen Cove students, graduates, and teachers
Slide show of the Glen Cove schools Pictures of the activities available to students and graphs of how Glen Cove compares with other Nassau County school districts
Project STRIVE Provides math, science, English, and social studies awards to Middle School students who have shown extraordinary improvement .
Bookmark contest 36 Great Things About the Glen Cove Schools
Students and Parents speak Writings by Glen Cove students and their parents
School budget How the budget is created, what the budget pays for, and budget summaries.
The schools and the community The importance of the schools to Glen Cove, to Long Island, and to the nation
How Glen Cove compares with other Nassau County school districts Graphical comparison of Glen Coves needs, resources, and costs
State aid issues Why state aid formulas need to be changed to be fair to Glen Cove and similar communities
School Board Elections
School board candidates Some of the qualities of effective school board candidates
Voting places A list of the places at which the residents of each street in Glen Cove vote. (This list of over 400 streets may take 60 seconds to load.)
Election results School budget and proposition votes and the vote for school board members
Register to vote If you are a United States citizen, are over 18, and have resided in Glen Cove for at least 30 days, you are eligible to register to vote.
Absentee ballot request form If you will be out of town on election day, you can send in this absentee ballot request at least two weeks before election day. Mail the request to:
District Clerk
Glen Cove School District
Glen Cove NY 11542.
The district clerk will send you an absentee ballot which must be returned to her by election day.
Organizations That Support the Schools
Boosters Club
Community Scholarship Committee
Glen Cove Education Foundation
Music Performing Arts Parents Association
Parent-Teacher-Student Associations
National, State, County, and Glen Cove Government
Elected representatives Senate and House, New York State Senate and Assembly, Nassau County Legislature, Glen Cove City Council
New York State STAR Tax Relief Program
STAR information New York State school tax relief
Education Links
Articles
Early childhood education Education of parents and children from the time a child is born can improve that child's life and educational success
What it Takes to Make a Student
Rauch Foundation The Rauch Foundation, started in 1961 by Louis Rauch and Philip Rauch, Jr. , the owners of a major auto parts company, then in Brooklyn, is a major force in education and in the environment on Long Island. Nancy Rauch Douzinas is now president of the Foundation
Rauch Long Island Index 2009 The Index, together with the Interactive Map, give information about land use, family income, school districts, property taxes, educational background, and poverty on Long Island
Rauch Long Island Interactive Demographic Map
International Baccalaureate The International Baccalaureate is a school curriculum used all over the world, including several districts on Long Island
IB, A Test Worth Teaching To
Free Education in Ireland Until the recent financial crisis, free school and college education helped Ireland prosper