Plainedge Public Schools
Plainedge Public Schools

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.

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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
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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!
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