TWO SIEMENS SEMIFINALISTSFreeport High School seniors Justin Millan and Emerick Martin have been

named Semifinalists in the prestigious Siemens Math, Science, and Technologynational competition. The Siemens Competition, an annual event administeredby the College Board, is considered to be the country’s leading original researchcompetition in math, science, and technology for high school students.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham, on behalf of the Board ofEducation, administration and staff, stated, “Their outstanding academicachievement in the field of advanced science research is a source of pride.Congratulations are also extended to District Coordinator for Science Dr.Vincent Pereira and the Freeport High School Administration and ScienceDepartment.”

Through their science research project, entitled “Identification, Calculation ofThree Dimensional Orbit, and Flux of asteroid 2007 TD14,” both studentsparticipated in the International Astronomical Search Campaign todiscover/confirm the presence of asteroids, and they successfully confirmed theidentity of asteroid 2007 TD14. “A goal of high school science education is toincrease student interest in scientific careers. As a result of the research programat Freeport High School, this goal is being met,” stated Dr. Pereira.

EXCELLING IN NATIONAL COMPETITIONSFreeport High School student Ryan Stortz has been recognized by the

National Merit Scholarship Program as a Commended Student. Ryan is among34,000 of the approximately 50,000 high scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT to

receive a Letter of Commendation. Shakira Walden and Samuel Harding have been recognized as

Outstanding Participants inthis year’s NationalAchievement ScholarshipProgram, a scholasticcompetition that annuallyrecognizes Black Americanhigh school students withexceptional academicpromise.

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It gives me an overwhelmingsense of pride to share with you allof the many outstandingrecognitions our students and staffhave achieved since the start of the school year. On thelocal, regional and national levels our students areexcelling and our staff is being honored. Thanks to thehard work and dedication of our administrators, facultyand staff, our students are demonstrating every daythat they are preparing themselves for college upongraduation and will be ready to compete and besuccessful in the future.

The Class of 2012 has already raised the bar onacademic excellence for those students following intheir footsteps. I am confident they will continue tobring pride to our school district and community. Notone, but two of our seniors were selected as NationalMerit Semifinalists in the prestigious Siemens Math,Science, Technology Competition for their advancedscience research project. Additionally, some of ourseniors were recognized by the National MeritScholarship Program and the National AchievementScholarship Program for their academic excellence. Ourstudents are also successfully engaged in college-leveladvanced science research projects partnering withNASA, Stony Brook University and Brookhaven NationalLaboratory. Attendance at our recent College andCareer Night was at an all time high and clearlyshowed that parents and students are planning for thefuture. We are planning for the future as well, and theimplementation of the NYS Common Core Standards tobe introduced into our daily curriculum starting withthe 2012-2013 school year. For more information visitwww.engageny.org.

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Superintendentof Schools

Dr. Kishore Kuncham

(from left to right) Freeport HighSchool Principal Ernest J. KightJr., Siemens Semifinalist JustinMillan, Superintendent of SchoolsDr. Kishore Kuncham, DistrictCoordinator for Science Dr.Vincent Pereira, and SiemensSemifinalist Emerick Martin.

(from left to right) Freeport High Schoolstudents Ryan Stortz, Shakira Walden andSamuel Harding.

A Message from the

Achieving Excellence

In celebration of National School BoardsRecognition Week, administrators, staff, students,parents and community residents gathered to showtheir appreciation for the Freeport School DistrictBoard of Education. During the Board ofEducation meeting, hosted by the Bayview AvenueElementary School, students entertained the Boardwith their musical talents and representatives fromnumerous groups presented tokens of appreciationand announced charitable donations made in honorof the Board of Education. “Thank you all for yoursupport,” stated Board of Education PresidentDebra McQuillan. “The members of the Boardwork very hard because the success of every child isimportant to us.”

As part of the festivities, Bayview AvenueElementary School Principal Odette Willsintroduced the Bayview Unsung Hero Honoree

Lorraine Martin and presented her with a certificateof appreciation. “Ms. Martin is a 50-year resident ofthe Freeport community,” stated Ms. Wills. “Sheunselfishly and passionately leads with her heartand soul as she generously gives of her time,expertise and resources for the benefit of others. Sheis the beloved mother of seven children - fourdaughters and three sons - proud grandmother ofsixteen grandchildren and doting great-grandmother of seven great-grandchildren. TheFreeport community has been enriched by her love,kindness, and generosity.”

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Freeport High School science teacher Tom Doyle has been chosen, asone of only ten teachers across the nation, to participate in a NationalAeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Teacher Archive ResearchProgram. Mr. Doyle has been invited to attend the AmericanAstronomical Society (AAS) meeting in Houston, Texas, in January, tomeet with NASA and California Institute of Technology (Caltech)scientists and professors to learn more about the various researchprojects. Collaborative research between Mr. Doyle, his students, andNASA scientists will be conducted via the Internet and throughconference calls.

The culmination of the program will be held during the summer of2012 at Caltech, in Pasadena, California, where Mr. Doyle and two of

his students will work directly with NASA scientists and also have theopportunity to explore the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). JPL is thelargest contractor for NASA and has built all of the robots that havelanded on the moon and Mars. “My opportunity to collaborate withNASA scientists at Caltech and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory willenable even more opportunities for our students to conduct realadvanced science research with students, teachers and professionalscientists from across the United States, stated Mr. Doyle. “In exchange,I will share this experience by providing professional development formy Freeport colleagues. I would like to thank the Board of Education,Dr. Kuncham and Dr. Pereira for their ongoing support and the scienceresearch opportunities they have provided our students.”

Collaborating with

Recognized

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We are also dedicated to promotingpeace throughout our school district,community and the world. Every day ourstudents are engaged in humanitarianservice projects to help those lessfortunate. The outpouring of support andparticipation during our annual Peace andLove Concert and Art Exhibition was bothheart warming and inspiring. Our studentsare learning that peace begins with us.We embrace our diversity and celebrateboth our differences and similarities.

Lastly, we are already into the designphase of several of the projectsoverwhelmingly approved by voters onSeptember 20th. Plans for the new highschool synthetic turf field and cafeteria airconditioning have already been submittedto the New York State EducationDepartment for approval. All of thedesign plans are expected to be submittedto the state for approval by the end of theyear. Our goal is to complete all of themajor projects by the fall of 2012.

As the school year continues, pleaseplan to be a part of our success byattending the events, concerts, plays,athletic competitions and academicawards ceremonies still to come. Ourstudents are the beneficiaries of thequality education provided for all studentsand will rise to the top with yourcontinued support. Their success is asource of pride for us all. Best wishes for ahappy and healthy holiday season.

for Their Service

“The members of the Boardwork very hard because the

success of every child isimportant to us.”

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On the evening of Tuesday, October 4,more than 1,000 Freeport parents,residents and invited guests joined theBoard of Education, Superintendent ofSchools Dr. Kishore Kuncham, Districtadministrators and staff to promote theimportance of peace both in thecommunity and throughout the world.Students district-wide demonstrated theirown personal commitment to promotingpeace by showcasing their outstandingmusical and artistic talents. Countlesshours of rehearsals and preparation wentinto making the District’s Third AnnualPeace and Love Concert and ArtExhibition a moving and memorableevent.

Three years ago, Dr. Kunchamintroduced the idea of presenting a district-wide concert dedicated to peace inconjunction with International Non-Violence Day and Mahatma Gandhi’sbirthday, both of which were celebrated onOctober 2, and United NationsInternational Peace Day, celebrated onSeptember 21.

“It is a very moving and heart-warmingexperience to see so many children andadults embrace the goal of peace,” statedDr. Kuncham. “I am very proud to be apart of this evening’s events, and I want tothank everyone for demonstrating theircommitment to peace.”

Throughout the evening, studentsperformed songs reflecting the theme of

world peace, including some originalcompositions they had written specificallyfor the concert. It was obvious by theaudience’s enthusiastic participation andapplause that the evening was a hugesuccess.

Peace Begins with Me

COMMONCORE

STANDARDS

The majority of states, including New

York, have adopted unified Common Core

Learning Standards for English Language

Arts & Literacy and Common Core Learning

Standards for Mathematics. These new

standards must be introduced in the

2012-2013 school year. To prepare for the

implementation of these standards, the

District is providing ongoing professional

development and developing and aligning

curricula with the new standards.

One of the major requirements of the

Common Core Learning Standards for

Reading is that all students must be able

to comprehend texts of steadily

increasing complexity as they progress

through school. By the time they

complete the core, students must be able

to read and independently comprehend

with proficiency the various types of

complex texts commonly found in college

and careers.

The Common Core Learning Standards

for Mathematics are organized by grade

level in Grades K–8. At the high school

level, the standards are organized by

conceptual category (number and quantity,

algebra, geometry, etc.), demonstrating

the body of math knowledge students

should learn in each category to be college

and career ready, and to be prepared to

study more advanced mathematics.

“These Common Core Learning

Standards establish consistency across the

states,” stated Assistant Superintendent

for Curriculum Dr. Wafa Westervelt. “They

also provide a shared vision for

administrators and teachers and a vision of

what students need to know.”

“The Common Core LearningStandards will provide the academicroadmap to help every studentgraduate high school college andcareer ready.”- Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Kishore Kuncham.

Fr

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The campus of Freeport High School was aliv

the time approached for the big game. The Na

which included the high school’s marching ban

The band played the national anthem as the JR

As a special tribute, Legislator David W. Den

Debra McQuillan, Superintendent of Schools D

with a Nassau County Legislature Citation in re

difference in Freeport on the occasion of the a

Many of the Freeport PTAs populated the hi

fundraisers. Some sold food and beverages, ap

for Freeport merchandise and team-related ite

The cheerleaders demonstrated all of their a

talents as they rallied the crowd in support of

finish this day undefeated! Both the Red Devil

with a season record of 5 and 0.

It was standing room only as the crowd fille

from their loyal fans, the Red Devils ran onto t

came to see - another win. The roar of the crow

on their first possession. After recovering an Ea

to move 63 yards for a quick 6-0, soon to be 7-

quarter.

Determined not to disappoint, the Red Devi

commitment to win. As the final seconds on th

cheer even louder, the Red Devils protected th

final score: Freeport Red Devils 44, East Meado

the field, there was a renewed sense of Freepo

Homecoming 2011 to remember!

Homecoming 2011

reeport Does It Right!

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ve with school spirit and community pride as

avy Junior ROTC led the homecoming parade,

nd, the homecoming court and the cheerleaders.

ROTC presented the flag at the 50-yard line.

nenberg presented Board of Education President

Dr. Kishore Kuncham and Freeport High School

ecognition of their commitment to making a

annual homecoming parade.

igh school parking lot with activity booths for

pparel and crafts. Others offered raffle tickets

ems, including team-autographed footballs.

athletic skills, teamwork and cheerleading

the Red Devils. Only one team was going to

s and the East Meadow Jets came to this game

d the bleachers. Welcomed by rousing applause

the field focused on giving their fans what they

wd grew even louder as the Red Devils scored

ast Meadow Jets fumble, Freeport used 11 plays

-0, lead with 7:31 on the clock in the first

ls continued to entertain the crowd with their

he clock ticked down and the crowd began to

eir home field and claimed another victory. The

ow Jets 29. As a jubilant crowd began leaving

ort Pride. It was a great day, a great win, and a

GRANDPARENTS’ SPECIAL DAY

Grandparents’ Day at Bayview Avenue School wasa celebration of appreciation for grandparents. “This ismy favorite day because grandparents are very specialto me,” Principal Odette Wills stated in her openingremarks. Two special guests from the neighboringMeadowbrook Care Center, Franny Moglia and TonyMercurio, were honored with front row seats for theperformances in both English and Spanish, and werepresented with certificates and floral arrangements bythe students. A multi-media slideshow entitled “WhyMy Grandparent Is a Hero” featured multi-generational family photos presented with the voices ofstudents explaining why their grandparents and great-grandparents are special to them. A secondpresentation, this one with video of a recent BayviewSchool student’s visit to the Meadowbrook CareCenter, also touched everyone’s hearts. After theassembly, grandparents were invited to visit classroomsand share in the learning experience for the rest of themorning.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTHThe Early Childhood Education Center hosted a

special assembly for parents, students and staff thatshowcased performances from five of its DualLanguage program classes in honor of HispanicHeritage Month. Opening the program, music teacherStephanie Arnell, coordinator of the event, led theassembly in a lively performance of “Bate, BateChocolate,” a popular children’s song. CatherineByrne’s and Raquel Lucas’s classes maintained highenergy with their performance of “Manos Arriba,Manos Abajo,” a sing-along that encouraged audienceparticipation. Teachers Ana Fruchtnis and CindyNicholas added a visual element with placards for theirclasses who sang “Los Siete Días de la Semana” (“TheSeven Days of the Week”). Mrs. Arnell then projecteda series of flags on a SmartBoard as part of a quiz showin which students were challenged to “Guess the

Country” the flag represented. A show of handsdemonstrated that many of the students were up forthe challenge. Transitional ESL teacher EmmyNicholas’ class closed the assembly with theirinterpretation of the merengue, a traditional dancefrom the Dominican Republic. “We’re a multiculturalcommunity, and the way we celebrate our diversity andcommonality is with music and dance,” statedPrincipal Peggy Miller.

CHARACTER COUNTSArcher Street School kicked off its annual character

education program with a special fourth-gradeCharacter Fair. Students collaborated on three differenthands-on activities related to desirable character traits.“We celebrate all character traits, but highlight specificones. They are Respectfulness, Responsibility,Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Fairness and Caring,”explained Elizabeth Biscotti, the school’s social workerand leader of the program. Group activities includedcraft projects such as Citizenship Puzzles, RespectPennants, Trustworthy Visors and Caring DoorHangers. Ten workstations in all explored a variety ofpositive behaviors. Students in grades K-3 also

participated in the program by completing similaractivities in their classrooms. Now in its sixth year, theschool-wide program creates a fun pathway forlearning about ethical characteristics and teachesstudents why these traits are so important to develop.

DOLLARS AND SENSELeo F. Giblyn fourth-grade students are learning a

valuable lesson in financial literacy. Hofstra Universityhas partnered with Capital One Bank to present“Money & Me,” an instructional program that educatesstudents with practical lessons in personal moneymanagement. In a series of 12 lessons, students learnabout wants versus needs, savings accounts, sources ofincome and expenses, budgets, checking accounts,credit and debit cards, inflation, and investments.Teachers are provided with extension lessons thatincorporate both math and English Language Artsactivities. “It’s a wonderful program!” remarked fourth-grade teacher Ms. Casoria. “Students are learning thatmath goes beyond the classroom, and that it issomething they can use every day outside of school.

GIVING FROM THE HEARTStudents at New Visions School took to heart the

need to raise funds for the American Heart Associationand reached the school’s fundraising goal of $10,000.Students gathered pledges and jumped rope duringtheir physical education classes to raise funds for thisworthy cause. German Banegas, New Visions physicaleducation teacher and event organizer, promisedstudents that with donations of $50 or more, theycould throw a pie at faculty members; for $75 or more,they could dunk a teacher. And that’s just what theydid! A dunk tank was set up on the playground, wheremath specialist Allan Brimer and Mr. Banegas “took adive” for the cause. A big “thank you” went out to twostudents who raised the most money this year: fourthgrader Jaylen Jarrett, who raised $555, and third graderMolly Ebesu, who raised $780. Mr. Banegas alsoexpressed appreciation to the New Visions faculty andstaff who collected nearly $500 to help reach theschool’s goal.

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Mrs. Goldstein’s class at Bayview Schoolcelebrated Grandparents’ Day by treating theirspecial guests to a presentation of“GRANDPARENTS, WE LOVE YOU.”

Early Childhood Education Center students werechallenged to match a country name to theimage of a national flag during the “Guess theCountry” game show.

Physical education teacher German Banegas wasall smiles as New Visions School students had anopportunity to dunk a teacher.

Leo F. Giblyn fourth grade students are gettingan early education in financial literacy and thepractical applications of budgeting and saving.

Archer Street fourth graders work on their RespectPennants.

Our Schools

Kira Brizill was selected as one of the seventy-twoLong Island students named Young Scholars ofMathematics by the Institute of Creative ProblemSolving for Gifted and Talented Students at SUNY OldWestbury. Kira was chosen from among 700 studentswho competed by submitting an essay and taking a“rigorous entrance exam” stated college officials.

ATKINSON STUDENT

NAMED MATH SCHOLAR

Atkinson student Kira Brizill successfully competed against700 students from Long Island demonstrating heroutstanding math skills.

Around

COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES VISIT FHSHundreds of college-bound Freeport High School

seniors and their families had the opportunity to speakwith representatives from among 150 visiting collegesduring the annual College and Career School Nightheld in the high school gymnasium. The buzz ofexcitement extended into a variety of workshops andseminars covering financial aid options and collegesearch strategies.

To better assist the Class of 2012 in their efforts toselect their college of choice, the guidance departmentmade it possible for students and their parents to meetwith college representatives from across the country.Posters, brochures, magazines, and the opportunity forone-on-one conversations encouraged students to askquestions and speak about themselves and their futureplans with the recruiters. Students were also able togather information about the admissions criteria, courseoptions, campus life and career placement programs.

Nassau County was well represented by the presenceof Adelphi University, Hofstra University and MolloyCollege, among others. In addition to fifteen SUNYschools hosting booths, Harvard College in Cambridge,MA and the University of Southern California in LosAngeles, CA were two of the more notable out-of stateschools.

A financial aid workshop facilitated by GordonRowe of St. Joseph’s College focused on the bestmethods for applying for college scholarships and

tuition assistance. An “Introduction to the CollegeSearch Process” was presented by Otto Hennecke of ThePrinceton Review, while an athletic scholarship workshopwas also conducted. As a result of attending thisinformative event, both students and parents gainedvaluable information regarding the college planningprocess.

REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001Students throughout the District commemorated the

tragic events that occurred on September 11th, withmoments of silence and activities designed to honorthose who perished. Students from J.W. Dodd MiddleSchool traveled to the World Trade Center MemorialSite in lower Manhattan to commemorate the tenthanniversary of 9/11/01. Social studies teachers Mr.Noviello and Ms. Brown prepared the students for thetrip with classroom lessons that helped them developways to honor the victims and heroes of the attack.

One of the educational goals of the trip was toenable students to gain a deeper understanding of theimpact of 9/11/01. The students were encouraged toreflect on their own experiences and memories of theevent ten years ago while viewing the progress ofconstruction of the Freedom Tower, which is now over60 stories tall. “One of the greatest lessons for thestudents was that although 9/11/01 was one of thesaddest moments in our country's history, Americanscame together and displayed profound acts of humanityand generosity towards one another during a time oftragedy,” said Mr. Noviello.

The Memorial’s twin reflecting pools, in lieu of

where the towers once stood, are each nearly an acre insize and feature the largest manmade waterfalls in NorthAmerica. The name of every known person who died inthe 1993 and 2001 WTC attacks is inscribed in thebronze panels edging the Memorial’s pools.

HELPING THOSE IN NEEDForty FHS students cooked meals in the FHS

kitchen for the Holy Redeemer Outreach Pantry, a localpantry that supports hundreds of people in Freeport.Under the direction of FHS faculty members Jeff Glassand Josh Levitt, the students cooked and packaged 130meals, with each meal feeding two to four people. Themenu included beans and rice, chicken with rice andvegetables, ziti and meatballs, pupusa, eggplant,macaroni and cheese, and brownies. FHS cook MaxieMarine and her mother Benita provided expertguidance and endless support. Head custodian JoelDestil, along with custodian Pedro Burgess, lent awilling and helping hand in the kitchen.

Alfonso Martinez, director of the food pantry andoutreach activities at Holy Redeemer Church, stated,“Freeport High School has become a wonderful partnerfor us in helping so many families in our community.”“It is very important to have our students involved incommunity service activities in Freeport,” noted JoshLevitt, who is a Student Government faculty advisor.Jeff Glass, the faculty advisor for the Gay-StraightAlliance and a sponsor of many community serviceactivities at FHS, added, “This event gave our studentsa hands-on understanding of how helping others can bemutually rewarding and, frankly, lots of fun.”

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The J.W. Dodd Select Chorale performed under theleadership of music teacher Sherill Spruill.

Dodd Principal John O’Mard, Superintendent ofSchools Dr. Kishore Kuncham, and Board ofEducation Vice President Debra Mulé applauded the68 newest members inducted into the NationalJunior Honor Society..

The John W. Dodd Middle School chapter of the National Junior Honor Society added 68 new membersto its ranks in an evening ceremony where a standing-room-only crowd was on hand to celebrate thismomentous occasion.

The program opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Select Chorale, under the leadership of musicteacher Sherill Spruill, singing “The Star Spangled Banner.” The ceremonial speeches that followed praisedthe inductees for their pursuit of excellence and their acceptance into this elite group.

“Today we honor you and celebrate your hard work. You have achieved… you are our shining stars,”lauded J.W. Dodd Intermediate School Principal John O’Mard. “Making choices is the single mostimportant thing you will do. Making good choices is what earned you a place here tonight,” added Board ofEducation Vice President Debra Mulé. “You are an inspiration to us and we are proud of you. You inspire usto continue to do the work to support you. Think about your potential, and stay connected with your innerfeelings,” advised Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham. Members of the Freeport High SchoolNational Honor Society and J.W. Dodd Middle School guidance counselors Diane Durdaller and DeniseLloyd also acknowledged the accomplishments of these newest inductees.

After each had received a red rose, the students were instructed to give the rose to their parents as a signof gratitude for their support. The candle lighting and pledge ceremony, conducted by National JuniorHonor Society advisors Danielle Ballard and Annette Jones, brought the inductees to the stage where theyrecited the National Junior Honor Society Pledge. After concluding the program, all who had gathered forthis celebration were invited to enjoy refreshments donated by the J.W. Dodd Middle School PTA.

National Jr. Honor Society Induction

Adelphi University’s Assistant Director ofAdmissions Kristin O’Brien-Quinlan explainsAdelphi’s programs to seniors Brayan Gonzalez,Isabella Ramnarine and Ta-Naya Johnson.

NOW FEATURING

Their Future Looks Bright

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Kishore Kuncham, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

Debra McQuillan, President Debra Mulé, Vice President Ronald Ellerbe Michael Pomerico Vilma Lancaster

Before the start of the new schoolyear, three major constructionprojects were completed: the highschool track, air conditioning for thehigh school auditorium and theinstallation of a new boiler atCaroline G. Atkinson School.

Thanks to the overwhelming votersupport on September 20th, theDistrict’s architects have submittedfor review the recommended plansfor the high school athletic field

including lighting, and HVAC for thehigh school cafeteria to the NewYork State Department of Education(NYSED). NYSED approval is expectedwithin the next several weeks. Plansfor the remaining projects are beingdeveloped and will also besubmitted for NYSED review andapproval.

All work is proceeding on scheduleand the completion of all projects isanticipated by the fall of 2012.

Freeport residents have recently begun receiving their taxbills for the 2011-12 school year. In some cases, the annualincreases may be more than was expected. As we haveexplained several times in the last few years and in therecent months, the Freeport School District is responsiblefor determining the amount of the tax levy, and not the taxrate. The tax levy is the portion of the school budget thatcomes in the form of school taxes. For the 2011-12 schoolyear, the tax levy increased by 3.88%. The school district isresponsible only for 3.88% of the increase in your tax bill.For the last six years, the average tax levy increase has been1.93%. Other factors that affect the tax bill over which theDistrict has no control are:

• Changes in the market values and assessed values ofreal property. A decrease in the assessed value of realproperty would be offset by an increase in the tax rateto make up for this loss in value;

• Shift in the Base Proportions, under which thepercentage of the tax levy burden on our home ownershas increased while the percentage paid by commercialproperties has decreased.

• State cap on the STAR subsidy of 2%, for both theBasic and Enhanced STAR.

Changes in the above factors affect the individual tax billsreceived by the residents. If you have any questions aboutyour taxes, please contact Dr. Kenneth W. Rodgers,Assistant Superintendent for Business at 516-867-5212.

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND ANDBOND PROJECTS UPDATE

EXPLANATION OF SCHOOL

DISTRICT 2011-12 TAX BILLS

On September 10, 2011, before the start of the home football gameof the season, community residents applauded as Superintendent ofSchools Dr. Kishore Kunham, Board of Education President DebraMcQuillan, Board of Education Vice President Debra Mulé, BoardTrustees Ronald Ellerbe and Vilma Lancaster, and administratorsofficially opened the new Freeport High School track with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

On Your Mark,

Get Set,Go!

Before

After