Board of Education Audit Committee
The Plainedge School Board of Education originally established the Audit Committee in April 2006. The mission of the Board of Education Audit Committee is to ensure the District’s fiscal accountability by providing independent assistance to the Board in the oversight of external and internal audits. The Audit Committee is composed of eight members, including seven Board members and one outside individual who serves as Chairperson of the committee. The Audit Committee meets approximately four (4) times per year to review district financial reports with the support of both internal and external auditors.
Board of Education Policy Review Committee
The Plainedge School Board of Education Policy Review Advisory Committee is responsible for the regular review and updating of Board of Education policies in collaboration with central administration and legal counsel from Ingerman Smith. The committee is being formed in accordance with the Board of Education policy 2250 regarding committees and will ensure all policies are current, legally compliant, and aligned with district goals. The committee will have regular ongoing meetings throughout the school year.
Board of Education Curriculum & Instruction Advisory Committee – Portrait of a Graduate
The Plainedge School Board of Education Advisory Committee for Curriculum and Instruction – Portrait of a Graduate is established to align with the district’s commitment to fostering educational excellence. In accordance with the Board of Education Policy 2250 regarding committees, this advisory committee serves as a collaborative body to work closely with administration, teachers, and instructional staff to develop Plainedge’s Portrait of a Graduate to set a high level of skills, and knowledge area, and competencies that reflect student success for students to succeed in college, career, and life with input from parents, students, and community members. The objectives of the committee are to: Review New York State Portrait of a Graduate Criteria, Holistically Develop Plainedge’s Portrait of a Graduate, Develop a Strategic Plan to support students’ current and future opportunities, Curriculum Review and Development, Increase Parental and Community Involvement in identifying and developing the core of competencies that will be required of a Plainedge Graduate in collaboration with district leadership, members of the Board Of Education, and community stakeholders including parents, students and local businesses.
Board of Education Facilities & Capital Planning Advisory Committee
The Plainedge School Board of Education Advisory Committee for Capital Planning was established to align Plainedge Public Schools is establishing this committee to help guide interest in long-term planning, maintenance, and improvement of school facilities through collaboration with district leadership, facilities staff, the district architect, and community stakeholders including parents, community members. The Facilities and Capital Planning Advisory Committee meets approximately four (4) times per year.
Board of Education Armed Security Guards Advisory Committee>
The Plainedge School Board of Education Advisory Committee for Armed Security Guards is an exploratory committee dedicated to researching and reviewing the impact of armed security on our campus. The committee is a collaboration of district leadership, legal counsel, and community stakeholders including teachers, parents, community members, support staff, and members of law enforcement. The committee will have monthly meetings leading up to the 2025-2026 School Year budget season. There will be approximately five meetings organized and held in the 2024-2025 School Year in the time period ending no later than March 2025.
For more information, please contact the District Clerk’s Office at (516) 992-7457.
We look forward to your participation and engagement in our school community!
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On behalf of the Board of Education and Plainedge Public Schools, we offer so much gratitude to each and every law enforcement officer and first responder who spent their afternoon with us at our three elementary schools, middle and high school. The hands-on experiences and real-life examples you shared with our students have left a lasting impression.
Some of our favorite moments that we shared were:
• Hearing your stories
• Participating in Self-Defense
• Meeting your K9 and learning about drones
• Crime Scene Investigation, Forensics & Fingerprinting
• Fitness Course
• Fire Safety
• Learning about your life-saving tools + equipment
Special thank you to the PFT for providing a welcome Breakfast and lunch for our first responders.
#WeArePlainedge #PlainedgePride #LawEnforcementAppreciation #LEAD #TOGETHER #COMMUNITY #FIRSTRESPONDERS #THANKYOU #APPRECIATION
Get ready to dance, sing, and laugh your way through the iconic Mamma Mia! 🌟
The Plainedge High School Drama Club is proud to present this beloved musical, and you won’t want to miss it! With over 80 talented students involved in everything from acting to set & lighting design, this production is truly a team effort. 🙌
🗓️ Showtimes:
April 3, 7:00 PM
April 4, 7:00 PM
April 5, 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
🎟️ Grab your tickets now at PHSDrama.BookTix.com
Come support these incredible students who’ve poured over 100 hours of rehearsal into bringing this show to life! 🎤💃🕺
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🎉 Huge congratulations to 3 of our Plainedge High School Varsity Athletes!
🥎 Savannah Speicher (PHS Sophomore) has been named one of Newsday’s Top 100 Softball Players!
⚾️ Jaxson Torres (PHS Sophomore) and Bobby Wescott (PHS Junior) have both been named Newsday’s Top 100 Baseball Players!
What an incredible achievement for our athletes! #weareplainedge #athletics #community #weare #plainedgeproud #plainedgepride #sports #baseball #softball #varsity #plainedge
The Harlem Wizards came to Plainedge last night, and it was an unforgettable experience for our community! A big thank you to everyone who supported the @pft11758 Wizards` fundraising event. We’d also like to extend a special thanks to the dedicated custodians and security team for all their hard work!
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Huge congratulations to the Plainedge High School Robotics Club for their incredible performance at a competition this weekend held at Hofstra University! Team 527 made it to the semifinals and finished in 4th place! 🎉🤖 #Team527 #PlainedgeRobotics #Semifinals #Hofstra
Plainedge Public Schools is proud to share that Mark Passamonte has rejoined the district as Interim Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics.
Mark has a strong understanding of the district’s mission and values. As the Interim Director, he will continue enhancing our physical education curriculum, athletic programs, and overall student health initiatives. We are confident that his leadership will positively impact our students and the entire school community.
Please join us in welcoming Mark back!
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Plainedge School District is seeking qualified candidates for Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics
Please apply online by visiting
plainedgepublicschools.recruitfront.com
At Tuesday night`s Board of Education meeting, the Plainedge Board of Education, together with the Plainedge Administration, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Legislator, Nassau County Police Department, The New York State Senate, New York State Assemblyman, and the Town of Oyster Bay, formally recognized the exceptional contributions of our dedicated School Crossing Guards.
These individuals have become a vital part of our daily routines, standing at busy intersections with a watchful eye and a friendly smile, guiding our students and pedestrians across busy roads. Their commitment to maintaining safety, often in unpredictable weather and traffic conditions, deserves recognition. We are grateful for their unwavering dedication and their role in enhancing our neighborhoods` safety.
To express our appreciation, the crossing guards were presented with personalized thank-you cards created by John H. West Elementary School students.
#Weareplainedge #safety #crossingguard #community #education #thankyou #pride #plainedgeproud
🌞 Exciting News! Our Summer Enrichment Program is back! Join us for a blend of classroom learning and summer camp activities, creating an engaging and educational summer experience that our students truly enjoy!
Registration is now open! Don`t miss out on this opportunity to participate in the fun!
#weaareplainedge #summerenrich #learning #education #summerfun #weare #plainedgepride
Dr. Salina was thrilled to receive a hand-delivered thank you note from one of our Best Buddies club members today! It was such a heartfelt gesture from the entire Best Buddies Club to create a personalized thank you card for attending the 4th Annual Best Buddies Fashion Show last month!
#weareplainedge #bestbuddies #together #united #community #inclusion #learning #education #plainedgepride #plainedgeproud
