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Riverhead school board approves energy contract financing, names new Roanoke principal

by Apr 27, 2026
The Riverhead school board at its April 21 meeting approved financing for its energy performance contract and announced a new Roanoke Elementary principal.

Healy won’t seek re-election; five candidates running for four Riverhead school board seats

by Apr 23, 2026
Incumbent school board member Virginia Healy is stepping aside after six years on the board, leaving five candidates to compete for four open seats.

Riverhead school board adopts $218.88 million budget proposal; public hearing set for May 6

by Apr 3, 2026
The Riverhead school board adopted a $218.88 million proposed budget Wednesday and set a May 6 hearing. The budget vote and board election take place May 19.

Four disconnected 911 calls led to Aquebogue Elementary lockdown March 12, police chief says

by Mar 23, 2026
Four disconnected 911 calls from a 911-only phone near Aquebogue Elementary activated the March 12 lockdown, police said.

Special education drives Riverhead school budget increase; audit update shows improved controls: March 17 school board meeting wrap

by Mar 20, 2026
Riverhead school officials said special education accounts for 55% of the proposed budget increase as auditors reported no high-risk findings.

A first look at Riverhead schools ’26-’27 budget: $218.9 M plan stays within tax cap: budget official

by Mar 5, 2026
The biggest drivers of spending increases in the coming year: special education, benefits, charter school tuition, Riverhead's business official said.

School district business official: Audit issues were fixed before comptroller report was released

by Jan 22, 2026
Business official says financial “guardrails” slipped in 2022–23, leading to audit findings; problems were corrected in 2023–24.

State audit faults Riverhead schools for weak financial oversight in 2022–2024

by Dec 16, 2025
Comptroller audit cites late and inaccurate reports, weak controls and millions moved without required review in Riverhead schools, 2022–24.

Riverhead school district set to begin $26M capital improvement project funded by energy cost savings

by Nov 20, 2025
Riverhead’s $26 million energy performance contract includes 34 separate upgrades across eight schools and is expected to save about $27 million over the 18-year term of the agreement.

School district creates committee to address language access, community concerns: Aug. 20 school board meeting wrap-up

by Aug 27, 2025
The new 'Community Involvement and Language Access Advisory Committee' will address language-access issues facing students and parents whose primary language is not English, as well as access to student services and co-curricular programs.