During the board of education meeting on Oct. 11, the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District dedicated time to honor its board members and principals in honor of Board Recognition Month and National Principals Month.
As October is also Fire Prevention Month, the meeting began with a presentation from Floral Park Village Fire Department Chief James Dodson. He offered tips on fire safety and discussed the fire department’s role within the district.
Then, Interim Superintendent Lisa Ruiz acknowledged Board Recognition Month and thanked the board for their service.
“Our five trustees are extraordinary people who voluntarily tackle the enormous job of governing school districts and do so in a manner that illustrates what it means to support success for all students, which is the New York State School Board’s theme for this year,” Ruiz said. “Even though we make a special effort to show our appreciation in October, their contribution is a year-round commitment.”
John Lewis Childs School Principal Susan Fazio and Floral Park-Bellerose School Principal John DeKams thanked the board and introduced five Student Council representatives from both buildings. Prior to the meeting, the Student Councils interviewed the board members to learn more about what they do and what their goals are. Each student shared a fact that they learned during the interviews. The interviews, which were recorded, were then played on video for all in attendance. Additionally, Floral Park Village Deputy Mayor Dr. Lynn Pombonyo and Village Board Trustee Frank Chiara presented the board with a Proclamation for their service to the students and community.
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Tara Davidson then presented Principal DeKams and Principal Fazio with gifts of appreciation for National Principals Month.