Proposed Budget Remains Within Tax Cap, ENHANCES RESOURCES FOR LEARNINGMessage from the Board of Education The Herricks Public Schools is pleased to present a proposed 2020-21 school budget that preserves and supports all of our academic and extracurricular programs while remaining within the maximum allowable property tax levy limit of 2.35%. As has previously been communicated, this year’s vote was postponed and will be conducted by absentee ballot. An absentee ballot with a postage paid return envelope will be mailed to all qualified voters in the school district and must be received by the District Clerk by 5 p.m. on June 9.

Priorities in Developing the 2020-21 BudgetThe proposed budget is based on an extensive set of priorities to continue our district’s tradition of excellence. These drivers guided our decision-making through the budget development process. Priorities included:
• Align budget with the district’s mission and goals.
• Maintain long-term financial wellbeing.
• Address education regulations, mandates and legal requirements, such as APPR and the Affordable Care Act.
• Respect that property taxes from homeowners are the major source of revenue for the budget.
• Provide efficient, cost-effective operations and strong fiscal controls and oversight.
• Conduct a thorough review of all budget items, seek cost-saving efficiencies.
• Use data to assess instructional programs and ensure accountability.

Qualifications:
If you are registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections, you are automatically registered for school elections.
To vote on June 9, you must be:
• 18 years of age.
• A citizen of the United States.
• A resident of the Herricks School District for 30 days prior to June 9, 2020.
• Qualified to register or is registered to vote in accord with section 5-106 of the Election Law which excludes: a) those convicted felons who have not been pardoned or had their rights of citizenship restored, those whose maximum sentence of imprisonment has not expired; and/or those who have not been discharged from parole; b) persons adjudged mentally
incompetent by a court. How do I register? Prospective voters can register with the Nassau County Board of Elections by completing an online application with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles as soon as possible at https://
dmv.ny.gov/more-info/electronic-voter-registrationapplication.

What will I be voting on?
• Proposition No. 1: The annual budget for the 2020-21 school year.
• Voters will also be asked to elect two members of the Board of Education commencing July 1, 2020, for a three-year term.

How do I vote?
A: All qualified voters will receive an absentee ballot mailed to their homes. You will see three parts: a pre-paid mailing envelope, the ballot and an oath envelope. Once completed, the ballot must be placed in the oath envelope, signed and sealed. The oath envelope will be placed in the mailing envelope.

A World of Business at Herricks HS
An entire subdivision of the business world exists within Herricks High School, where  an assortment of programs equips students
with viable business skills and experiences. Opportunities prepare them for success in the future and help them determine their college and career paths. While a variety of business courses provide background content, two specific programs enable it to be used in authentic settings. DECA and Virtual Enterprise have both proven to be successful, with consistent student achievements and awards.

A Message From Your Board of Education
In the midst of difficult times, the Board,above all else, wishes you wellness and safety while coping with the daily challenges of our unprecedented health crisis. We offer our sympathy and condolences to all who have already suffered or lost someone dear.

The Herricks Board of Education trustees are very proud to be part of a community that values education, where students impress us every day with their dedication, talents and goals. We are equally proud to be part of a team that runs an efficient, fiscally responsible school district that is mindful of our taxpayers.

National Recognitions
Herricks High School is proud to congratulate a number of seniors who attained national distinctions this winter. Nicole Chen, Jenna Chin, Gloria Kang, Rohan Khanderia, Christopher Lum, Daniel Min, Michael Paciullo, Shreya Patel and Rahul Singhal were identified as National Merit finalists, while Carrie Hsu and Bhav Patel are among the top 300 scholars in the U.S. and several other countries who were named Regeneron Science Talent
Search semifinalists. On Feb. 25, Lynn Giudice of Regeneron visited the high school to formally honor Carrie and Bhav, as well as the other 19 seniors who entered the prestigious science and math contest. The National Merit students were commended at the Feb. 27 Board of Education meeting.

A Smooth Transition
Herricks administrators and faculty members sprang into action upon the initial school closure announcement in March and have been going above and beyond in ensuring that students continue to receive successful instruction while at home. The district has established a comprehensive distance learning plan to keep students focused, connected and engaged.

Mental Health Is Key to a Well-Rounded Education
As mental health awareness grows, the Herricks Public Schools have been enhancing the curriculum with extensive social-emotional learning and
mindfulness programs. This past summer, the New York State Education Department passed a law requiring schools to provide a mental health component within their educational programs, and Herricks is ahead of the curve in this area.

Capital Projects Update
The district has come a long way with regard to the 2016 bond referendum for capital improvements, and students and staff members are enjoying new and improved facilities. As highlights, the cafeteria remodel, finished for the start of school and the track and field, completed last spring, were celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during this year’s homecoming.

75 Years of Outstanding Music
The Herricks community came together to honor the 75th anniversary of the Herricks music department this past November, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Herricks Public Schools and Music Boosters. More than 1,100 guests and upwards of 350 student-musicians filed into Herricks High School for an evening gala that featured outstanding performances by students in kindergarten through grade 12.

Regeneron Finalist
Herricks High School senior Eish Maheshwari has been recognized as a Regeneron Science Talent Search finalist after being named a Scholar in the competition earlier in January. He will travel to Washington, D.C., from March 7-13 to present his work and vie for monetary awards.

Bond Project Progress
Phase III Brings More Improvements
Herricks continues to forge ahead in the districtwide
capital projects that comprise the 2016 bond referendum
and 2019-20 budget for new and improved facilities.

Flexible Seating Suits Each Student’s Learning Style
As instruction and curriculum evolve in 21st-century classrooms, it comes
naturally that physical components of the learning environment follow suit.
Flexible seating is making its way through the district, with new, specially designed
furniture in every building. A broad assortment of progressive chairs and desks
fit the wide range of learning styles that are our Herricks success stories.

National Merit Recognitions
Herricks High School has again topped the charts with high numbers
of National Merit semifinalists and commended students. Seniors have
earned a total of 37 recognitions in the 65th annual National Merit Scholarship
Program.

Herricks High School GradsTake Memories and Lessons Into the Future
Herricks High School’s Class of 2019 concluded a major chapter in their lives during the 60th annual commencement ceremony, held on the evening of June 27. This was Principal Joan Keegan’s first year leading the high school after many years as middle school principal.

Valedictorian and Salutatorian Lead by Example
Eish Maheshwari and Sahith Vadadaled the Class of 2019 with pride, holding the respective titles of valedictorian and salutatorian. The two recent graduates have excelled inside and outside of the classrooms and have bright futures ahead of them.

Moving Up Without Limits
Fifth and eighth graders stepped up to the next level during moving-up ceremonies that commemorated their growth and success.

Rewarding Extraordinary Effort
More than 100 awards or scholarships were provided to members of Herricks High School’s graduating class during a senior awards ceremony held in June.

Points of Pride
The spring season led into summer with numerous achievements earned in Herricks. Some of the many accomplishments are noted below – please visit www.herricks.org or follow the Herricks Public Schools on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for regular updates!

CAPITALPROJECTS UPDATE
Numerous capital improvement projects are planned for the summer months, including the second phase of the bond referendum.

Various Styles, Similar Outcomes

Differentiated instruction is a key component of
the education program across the Herricks Public
Schools, as it supports the various ways of learning
that are found within each classroom. Teachers use
varied strategies of differentiation, many of which
have been standard practice in Herricks for years
and are making their way into even more areas of
curriculum and instruction.

Green Initiatives Grow

Herricks is ahead of the curve in
environmental care, having taken numerous
“green” steps. Throughout the district,
efforts have been made to shift toward more
environmentally friendly products as well as
increase awareness of them.
Districtwide, empty ink and toner
cartridges are sent to specified locations to be
recycled. This school year, the Food Services
Department switched to purchasing corn
starch sporks that are only 10 percent plastic,
in place of entirely plastic utensils. Herricks
is one of only two districts on Long Island
that made the shift to biodegradable trays,
and next school year, will be changing to
paper straws from plastic.

Ten National Merit Finalists

Ten Herricks High School students have
been recognized as National Merit finalists by
the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Congratulations to Hannah Chu, Ankit Jain,
Christina Kim, Simon Liu, Eish Maheshwari,
Mariana Mohsen, Cayla Moy, Nicole Park,
Uttsav Patel and Sahith Vadada, who are among
approximately 15,000 students across the country
to have achieved this feat.

Leading the Way!

Center Street, Denton Avenue and Searingtown
Schools have all been recognized as Project Lead the
Way Distinguished Schools. They are among only 214
elementary schools across the country to receive this
designation by offering at least two PLTW Launch
modules at each grade level and having more than
75 percent of the student body participate during
the 2017-18 school year. PLTW is a STEM-based
curriculum used in grades K-5 and middle school.

Mental Health Is Key to a Well-Rounded Education

As mental health awareness grows, the Herricks Public Schools have been enhancing the curriculum with extensive social-emotional learning and mindfulness programs. This past summer, the New York State Education Department passed a law requiring schools to provide a mental health component within their educational programs, and Herricks is ahead of the curve in this area.

Capital Projects Update

The district has come a long way with regard to the 2016 bond referendum for capital improvements, and students and staff members are enjoying new and improved facilities. As highlights, the cafeteria remodel, finished for the start of school and the track and field, completed last spring, were celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during this year’s homecoming.

75 Years of Outstanding Music

The Herricks community came together to honor the 75th anniversary of the Herricks music department this past November, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Herricks Public Schools and Music Boosters. More than 1,100 guests and upwards of 350 student-musicians filed into Herricks High School for an evening gala that featured outstanding performances by students in kindergarten through grade 12.

Regeneron Finalist

Herricks High School senior Eish Maheshwari has been recognized as a Regeneron Science Talent Search finalist after being named a Scholar in the competition earlier in January. He will travel to Washington, D.C., from March 7-13 to present his work and vie for monetary awards.

Progress of Bond Projects Brings IMPROVED Facilities
The district has come a long  way with regard to the 2016 bond referendum for capital improvements, and students and staff members are enjoying new and improved facilities. As highlights, the cafeteria remodel was finished for the start of school and the track, field, bleachers and comfort station were celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during this year’s homecoming.

English Scholars Program - Cultivates Effective Writers and Creative Minds
Many programs make the Herricks Public Schools unique in their broad array of learning opportunities, and the English Scholars Program is among them. Offered at both Herricks Middle School and Herricks High School, this course simultaneously builds students up as writers and provides an outlet through which they can express themselves, with their intrinsic passions being the primary driving force.

Herricks HS Students Earn BIG ACHIEVEMENTS
Herricks High School is proud to announce a total of 37 recognitions in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations to Hannah Chu, Ankit Jain, Christina Kim, Jonathan Klibansky, Simon Liu, Eish Maheshwari, Mariana Mohsen, Cayla Moy, Nicole Park, Uttsav Patel and Sahith Vadada for being named National Merit semifinalists, and to Commended Students Sanjana Ahmed, Christopher Chao, Justin Cheung, Michelle Dong, Julia Feldman, Aaron Kalani, Austin Kim, Joanna Lau, Melissa Lau, Davina Lee, Sunny Liu, Christopher Lo, Felisha Ma, William McCreery, Rushikesh Patel, Jason Podell, Soham Rawal, Ronit Shamtoob, Hita Soni, Andrew Tsai, Michelle Tse, Hanna Yen, Raffaella ZAustin Zhao, Iris Zheng and Jeff Zuo.

Graduates Celebrate their Experiences in Herricks
Valedictorian Esme Chen and Salutatorian Janet Hsu Lead
Achievements and Effort Rewarded with Scholarships
Moving Up With Confidence!
Bond Update: Phase 2 Under Way

Proposed Budget Supports Academic Excellence
Priorities in Developing the 2018-19 Budget
Expenditure Summary with Estimated Revenue
Three-Part Budget Breakdown

Language Immersion - From Fundamentals to Proficiency
Capital Projects - Update
New Elementary Report Cards
Nation Merit Finalists

STEAM Lab’s First Stages in the Books
Principal Keegan Heads To The High School
Facilities for the FutureA
TV Studio Takes Students’ Skills to the Screen
TRANSPORTATION REQUEST DEADLINE

A Blue Ribbon School
Leading the Way in STEAM
31 National Merit Honorees

Herricks Dateline Budget Edition 2017

Embracing Learning  STEAM

Herricks Dateline Winter 2017