Superintendent's Message
The 2009-10 school year has been filled with many challenges and opportunities. Faced with a reduction of approximately $3.5 million in state aid, our Board of Education and administration worked hard to create a comprehensive budget for 2010-11 that provides for the educational needs of our children, meets state and federal mandates, honors our contractual obligations, and is fiscally responsible to the community. I believe the Lindenhurst community understood the challenges we were up against and the sincere efforts we made to hold costs down. (The budget-to-budget increase for 2010-11 is less than ½ %.) Our May 18 budget vote had a plurality of 719 more “yes” votes than “no” votes. I want to take this opportunity to personally thank the voters of Lindenhurst for their continued support for our educational program.
As the 2009-10 school year draws to a close, I realize how fortunate we are to have, at every level, staff who are dedicated to providing high-quality instruction for each and every student. Our teachers, administrators and a variety of support staff at both the school and district levels are working hard every day to ensure that all of our students are challenged and achieving at high levels in a safe and caring environment. In addition, we are also fortunate to continue to receive invaluable support from our parents and our community.
As we move forward, it is important to keep in mind where we have been, where we are now, and where we want to be. The Lindenhurst school community has had a great impact on where our students have been, has shouldered the tremendous responsibility for where our students are now, and has had an ongoing influence on where they want to be. Challenges and opportunities always go hand in hand. As we face the future we will continue to find opportunities for growth and creative problem-solving as we face the challenges that lie ahead.
Best wishes for a safe and pleasant summer in the company of family and friends.