Editorial
‘It’s all about the students.’ Other than that, ‘No comment.’
The latest episode in the 'Riverhead School District Revolving Door' saga will cost district taxpayers over $600,000 — not counting whatever 'buyout' is coming for the top business official who's 'disappeared.' Where's the public outrage?
Board of Education
Turmoil in Riverhead schools administration continues: superintendent resigns and top business official says he’s ‘leaving’
Riverhead Central School District Superintendent Augustine Tornatore and the district’s top business official, Rodney Asse, have resigned their positions.
Board of Education
Riverhead school district will establish new committee to review and implement DEI plan
The Riverhead Central School District will establish a committee to review and help implement its diversity, equity and inclusion plan. The announcement comes after pressure from prominent Black community members and two high-profile bias incidents on school grounds.
Board of Education
Palmer appointed president, Connelly VP, in school board’s first meeting of the new year
The Riverhead Board of Education appointed Trustee Colin Palmer president and Brian Connelly vice president for the 2023-24 school year during its organizational meeting last week.
News
Riverhead school district voters to decide on $192 million budget and four board seats Tuesday
Voters in the Riverhead Central School District will decide whether to approve a $192 million budget for next school year — and elect a majority of the school board — during tomorrow’s annual vote.
Board of Education
In their own words: meet the seven candidates vying for the four seats on the Riverhead school board
Seven candidates are vying to fill four seats on the Riverhead Board of Education this year. Read short profiles on them and some of their views on the future of the school district.
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In their own words: 2023 school board candidate James Scudder
James Scudder, 49, of Aquebogue, is seeking his first term on the board. He has been a district resident for 18 years...
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In their own words: 2023 school board candidate David Dougherty
David Dougherty, 44, of Flanders, is seeking his first term on the board. He has been a district resident for 10 years...
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In their own words: 2023 school board candidate Kimberly Wilder
Kimberly Wilder, 54, of Riverhead, is seeking her first term on the board. She has been a district resident for 10 years...
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In their own words: 2023 school board candidate Cynthia Redmond
Cynthia Redmond, 50, of Aquebogue, is seeking her first term on the board. She has been a district resident for 19 years...