Join a North Shore Schools District Committee

Dear North Shore Community,
It is hard to believe that it is October 1st already!  I have enjoyed seeing your children again and we have launched an excellent new year of teaching and learning.  
Now that our students, faculty, staff, and administration are settled into routines, it is time for us to begin forming our various District committees and task forces that will work to implement our 2018-2023 Strategic Plan that was recently unanimously adopted by the Board of Education. You will see that we have established an ambitious agenda and would like to invite you to join us in the work.  Please click on the link below where you can indicate your preferences for participation on one of our District Committees. We are seeking 2-3 parents and/or community members for each committee. The survey will remain open until Tuesday, October 9, 2018   at 9:00 am.

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A description of each committee can be found here.

K-12 Teaching and Learning Committee
This oversight committee will work to oversee the implementation of the Action Items identified in the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. The focus of the committee will be to study, research, and recommend innovative programs, practices, and strategies aimed at ensuring that teaching and learning is rooted in best practice, student-focused, and appropriately challenging

Co-Chairs: Mr. Robert Chlebicki, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Dr. Christopher Zublionis, Principal-Sea Cliff School

Equity for All Learners Committee
This oversight committee will work to oversee the implementation of the Action Items identified in the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. The focus of the committee will be to study, research, and recommend the implementation of programs, practices, and strategies aimed at supporting acceptance, equity, cultural competency, and a respectful open exchange of ideas for all learners.

Co-Chairs: Mrs. Ana Aguiar, Director of World Languages and ENL and Mr. Robert Dennis, Principal- North Shore Middle School

Social-Emotional Learning Committee
This oversight committee will work to oversee the implementation of the Action Items identified in the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. The focus of the committee will be to study, research, and recommend the implementation of programs, practices, and strategies aimed at supporting the social-emotional wellness of all students.

Co-Chairs: Ms. Linda Binion, Director of Counseling and Mrs. Bridget Finder, Principal, Glenwood Landing School

Bond Advisory Committee
This committee will collect and evaluate date pertaining to the development of a potential bond. The members of this team will provide the Board of Education and Superintendent with advice on construction, design and cost information necessary to make informed decisions. In addition to financial backgrounds, members with expertise in architecture and construction are desirable.

Co-Chairs: Dr. Peter Giarrizzo, Superintendent of Schools and Ms. Olivia Buatsi, Assistant Superintendent for Business

Homework Task Force
To assist the Board of Education and District Administration with direction setting, input and research regarding the value and purpose of homework K-12. The Task Force will propose and recommend policies and processes that support best practices for all students with an eye on consistency.
Co-Chairs: Mr. Seth Gordon, Director of Secondary Social Studies and Dr. Carol Smyth, Director of Elementary STEM

Tri-States Steering Committee and Task Force-Shared Valued Outcomes
This committee will oversee the continued implementation of the Shared Valued Outcomes. In addition, the members of this team will study the recommendations put forth in the Tri-States Evaluation report and make recommendations to the Superintendent and Board of Education.

Co-Chairs: Mr. Robert Chlebicki, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Mrs. Lori Nimmo, Principal- Glen Head School

We look forward to working with you on behalf of the District.

Best regards,
Peter Giarrizzo, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools