Chris Bernichon

This document outlines the Tuckahoe Common School District's educational philosophy, vision, mission, and core values. It details five strategic goals aimed at preparing students for a global community and economy, eliminating the achievement gap, developing high-quality staff, achieving recognition as an exemplary educational system, and efficiently aligning resources. The plan's vision is to empower all learners to excel and own their future within a safe, nurturing, and challenging environment.

The Board adopted the 2026/2027 proposed school district budget for voter consideration and approved the Property Tax Report Card. Key project approvals included an updated capital Boiler Project with additional funding from the District's Fund Balance and Phase 3 Window Replacements at the Tuckahoe Common School. Administrative resolutions included a Memorandum of Agreement with the Teachers' Association regarding emergency condition days, the approval of the school and board meeting calendars for the 2026/2027 year, and a request for a Special District Meeting for library budget and trustee elections. The meeting also addressed personnel matters including resignations and appointments, building use requests, and a wide array of student field trips, along with Committee on Special Education recommendations.

The Tuckahoe Common School District's Professional Development Plan aims to equip students with the skills necessary to meet New York State graduating requirements and 21st-century workplace demands through a comprehensive approach to staff development and instructional improvement. Key priorities include fostering professional learning communities for implementing best practices and differentiated instructional strategies, ensuring curriculum alignment with Common Core Standards in ELA and Math, and leveraging data-driven decision making for individualized instruction. The plan also focuses on integrating specific reading and math programs, promoting a positive school environment, and enhancing technology utilization for both teaching and administration.

This document presents a 'what if' program and staffing picture for the potential reorganization of Southampton UFSD and Tuckahoe Common SD into a single unified school district. It serves as a roadmap, detailing estimated instructional, support, administrative, business, technology, transportation, secretarial, and building operations staffing configurations for the merged district, particularly for the 2014-2015 school year. The analysis considers current expenditures, projected staffing needs, and associated costs, along with assumptions for grade-level configuration, five-year pupil enrollment estimates, and class size goals. The plan aims to guide decision-making by evaluating student outcomes in relation to per-pupil expenditures and exploring methods for more efficient service delivery, prompting discussions on optimizing resource utilization within the newly organized district.

This District Plan outlines the framework for providing education to children with disabilities aged 3 to 21 within the Tuckahoe Common School District. It is grounded in the philosophy of ensuring a free and appropriate public education within the least restrictive environment, emphasizing individualized educational programs (IEPs) and active parental partnership. The plan details procedures for referral, evaluation, eligibility, and ongoing review, alongside a comprehensive continuum of educational services and support programs such as Resource Room, Integrated Co-Teaching, and various therapies. Key objectives include fostering academic, social, and emotional development for students with diverse disabilities, ensuring their progress in the general curriculum, and planning for post-school transitions.