Superintendent's Letter re: Regionalization Concerns
Dear Island Park Families,
We hope this message finds you well. As a district, we are committed to ensuring that the policies shaping our schools are in the best interest of our students, staff, and community. Recently, the Board of Education has reviewed the proposed language in the New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Regionalization Initiative, and we have concerns regarding its potential impact on our district.
Attached to this email is our letter to NYSED outlining our concerns and perspective. This letter emphasizes the importance of maintaining local decision-making and control. We are asking you, as valued members of our school community, to read this letter and consider joining us in advocating for the necessary revisions to the regulations’ language.
Your voice matters. If you share our concerns, we encourage you to reach out to NYSED officials at regionalization@nysed.gov or our state representatives to ensure our collective message is heard. Together, we can advocate for policies that truly support the best interests of our students and the Island Park community.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for your continued support of our schools.
Warm regards,
Vincent Randazzo
Superintendent of Schools
