CONGRATULATIONS to our Tenure Candidates!
The District is pleased to announce that the Board of Education has granted tenure to the following instructional personnel. Please help us congratulate them for their service, dedication and hard-work that they have provided to our students, staff and community members!
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Greggory Cantwell Mr. Cantwell received his tenure as a Teaching Assistant on February 1, 2023. | Meghan McCarthy Ms. McCarthy was granted tenure as a teacher of Art, effective August 28, 2023 | Valeria O'Brien Ms. O'Brien was granted tenure as a teacher of World Language, effective August 29, 2023 |
Greggory Cantwell
Meghan McCarthy
Valeria O'Brien
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Ann MacIntyre Ms. MacIntyre was granted tenure as a teacher of World Languages, effective August 28, 2023 |
Ann MacIntyre
WELCOME NEW STAFF!!
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Ms. Brianne Antenucci Ms. Antenucci - will be joining our Administration team effective July 1, 2023, as our new Assistant Principal. She will be assigned to our Elementary School building. | Ms. Dana Malguarnera Ms. Malguarnera - will be joining our Teachers' Association team effective August 30, 2023, as our new Registered Nurse. |
Ms. Brianne Antenucci
Ms. Dana Malguarnera
Benefits Corner - DECLINATION & ENROLLMENT REMINDER!
Enrollment to waive any of the District's health insurance plans (medical, dental, excess/vision) began June 1st and closes June 30th. As you did last year, you'll need to sign onto the JJ STANIS portal (link below) to decline insurance and be eligible for a declination payment in June 2024.
Please have a scanned copy of your insurance card handy before you begin. Also, please review the attached instructions.
In case you forgot your username, it is your social security number (no dashes).
Effective date: 7/1/2023
The portal address is:
https://services.hi-techhealth.com/JJS/PAGES/SIGNON.SHTML
Please check your SPAM folder for confirmation email from JJ Stanis customer service. If you do not receive an email, please contact Customer Service at 516-465-3900.
If you currently carry the Districts' medical, dental, and excess major medical/vision insurance and DO NOT wish to waive any of the insurances, you do not need to do anything.
If you currently decline a policy and you're looking to pick-up any of our policies, effective July 1st, please print the appropriate application (attached) and send it to me before June 30. Please note, if you are picking up family medical, you must include a copy of all dependent birth certificates and social security cards. In addition, if you are adding a spouse and have been married more than a year, we will need proof of joint financial obligation (can be 1st page of your 2022 joint tax return).
Remember, this is time sensitive!! If you decline in August, your declination check will not be for the full year. Therefore it is important for you to do it in June.
**If you waive your health insurance anytime during the year, it is your responsibility to go onto the JJ Stanis Declination website to decline insurance. Any reminder is a courtesy. Your declination payout at the end of the year will be prorated based on the date of submission.**
If you know someone who does not receive district emails, please print this and pass along.
Thanks!
EXCITING PJ SUMMER CAMPS!!!
The Port Jefferson School District is excited to offer the following SUMMER CAMPS - ONLY OPEN TO PORT JEFFERSON RESIDENTS AND STAFF
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ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT CAMPS
Various days & times
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The goal of the camps will be to extend and enrich student knowledge in coding and drones. These camps will allow students to think critically, while engaging in fun and stimulating experiences with their classmates.
*Coding - July 25-27 & August 1-2 @ 12:30pm - 2:30pm ES
*Drones - August 21-25 @ 12:30pm - 2:30pm MS
To register for the Academic Enrichment camps click on the link below
For more information see "Academic Enrichment Camp" attachment
***PAYMENT***
for the camps can be made via MYSCHOOLBUCKS on our website or via check made out to Port Jefferson School District and sent to :
Attn: Dr. Robert Neidig
550 Scraggy Hill Road
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
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ATHLETIC SUMMER CAMPS
Various days & times
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The goal of these camps is to teach the fundamentals of the sport while incorporating essential life lessons, such as teamwork and sportsmanship, all while having fun.*Martial Arts * Boys Basketball * Boys/Girls Tennis*Boys/Girls Lacrosse * All Sports *Cheerleading * Girls Basketball * Football * Baseball* Girls Volleyball * Boys/Girls Soccer *Boys/Girls Track * Cardio Kickboxing
You can register for the camps by visiting the Athletic Department page on our website or click on the link below
For more information see "Athletic Camp Flyer" attachment
***PAYMENT***
for the camps can be made via MYSCHOOLBUCKS on our website or via check made out to Port Jefferson School District and sent to :
Attn: "Athletic Office"
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School
350 Old Post Road
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
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MUSIC SUMMER CAMPS
July 31- August 1, 2023
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The Summer Music Camp will provide students with the unique opportunity to begin their musical experience prior to the upcoming school year. It will provide all students with an enjoyable and positive way to begin or continue their musical training as well as offer a place for friends to meet and play music together.
Band Classes
*Beginner - Woodwinds/Brass, Ukulele & Percussion
*Intermediate - Band (Preq NYSSMA Level 1)
*NYSSMA Jump-Start (Prior Band Exp)
String Classes
*Beginner - Violin/Viola, Ukulele & Cello/Bass
*Intermediate - Orchestra
*Chamber Orchestra
For further information and to register see downloadable "Music Camp Enrollment Form" attached
***PAYMENT***
for the camps can be made via MYSCHOOLBUCKS on our website or via check made out to Port Jefferson High School and sent to :
Attn: "Music Department"
Earl L. Vandermeulen High School
350 Old Post Road
Port Jefferson, NY 11777
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MENTAL HEALTH CORNER
5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing
- Connect with other people
- Be physically active
- Learn new skills
- Give to others
- Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)
Business Office Corner
June 23, 2023 - 10 Month Employee's Last Pay (9 days)
June 30, 2023 - 12 Month Employees & PT/Subs (5 days) Payroll
2023-2024 Payroll dates
July 7, 2023 - 12 Month Employees (5 days)
Sept 15, 2023 - 10 Month Employees - First payroll (9 days)
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Learn more about our Policies
Excerpt:
The purpose of the performance appraisal are
- to improve the instructional program
- to assist the professional staff in improving and upgrading academic performance
- to assist the Superintendent in properly evaluating employees for reasons of tenure and discipline decisions; and
- to proved a formal procedure for communication between the teacher and the administrator regarding the instructional program and student progress.
What is EAP?
It's an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through BOCES: https://www.portjeff.k12.ny.us/download/pdfs/Business_Office/Benefits/EAPRightForMeBrochure.pdf, that provides confidential crisis intervention, assessment and referral services to employees, retired employees and their families.
Below are a few examples of services EAP provides counseling for:
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Communication
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Marital conflict
- Self-esteem
EAP provides services 12 months a year and is available during school breaks and summer. They have both daytime and evening hours. To schedule an appointment or would like additional information, you can call (631) 289-0480 or visit their website: www.esboces.org/EAP and visit the EAP orientation PowerPoint presentation on the welcome page
Medford Office
1741D North Ocean Avenue
Medford, NY 11763
631-289-0480
Commack Office
35 Crooked Hill Road, Suite 103
Commack, NY 11725
631-858-9177
Hampton Bays Office
188 W Montauk Hwy, Suite E1
Hampton Bays, NY 11946
631-728-2008
Board of Education
Need to locate our Board Agendas and Minutes: https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/portjeff/Board.nsf/vpublic?open
Bargaining Agreements:
Human Resources
Regina Booker - Personnel Assistant (Part-time) - Tues & Wed 8am - 4pm/Thurs 8am - 11:30am
