HALF HOLLOW HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT of Huntington and Babylon
Summer 2014 Accomplishments ҉ highlights ҉
District-Wide Administration • Probationary Teacher Workshops Three Days of Training for 1st & 2nd Year Teachers
• Professional Development 49 Courses for approximately 300 Teachers
• Leadership Council Summer Retreat August 21st
• New Teacher Orientation August 26th & 27th for New Hires
• Superintendent’s Conference Days Two Days of Meetings and Professional Development on September 2nd & 3rd August 18, 2014 Board Meeting
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Elementary Level • • • • •
Summer School English Language Arts Curriculum Updated (K-5) Math Curriculum Updated (K-5) Elementary Report Card Revised Technology Upgrades
August 18, 2014 Board Meeting
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Secondary Level • Curriculum Writing
AP World History AP Physics 1& 2 College courses ELA updates Geometry
• Code of Conduct • Academic Intervention Plan • Master Schedules August 18, 2014 Board Meeting
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Facilities •
HIGH SCHOOL EAST
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Repaired track Renovated boys’ locker room Cleared/paved/painted exterior section of building Corrected erosion problem at rear of building Upgraded/expanded fire alarm system Correct sound transmission issue in music rooms
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HIGH SCHOOL WEST Rewired Media Center Lab for enhancements Improvements made to parking lot lighting Renovated portion of library for Research Lab
August 18, 2014 Board Meeting
WEST HOLLOW Abated and replaced 70,000 square feet of ceilings in classrooms, offices, and storage areas Classroom lighting upgrades Drafting specifications for atrium skylight replacement project Power/data installations and upgrades for computer labs, classrooms and library to accommodate new technology
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CANDLEWOOD Security upgrades including installation of monitor station with CCTV , telephone, buzzer/intercom and “smart” card access system
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Facilities •
PAUMANOK
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Sound-proofed ESL room Replaced deteriorated concrete steps and railing to Annex Improved drainage conditions between main building and Annex
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Replaced one section of boiler Made improvements to courtyard Painted interior of building Installed monitor station with CCTV, telephone, buzzer/intercom and “smart” card access system Exterior cosmetic upgrades including main entrance awning, exterior lights and movement of school sign
August 18, 2014 Board Meeting
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Replacing roof on 300-wing Relocated classrooms/offices to assigned buildings Replacing underground steel fuel oil storage tank Made improvements to security system
CHESTNUT HILL
Constructed wall in the art room Abatement to and replacement of some floor tiles
SIGNAL HILL
FOREST PARK
OTSEGO
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SUNQUAM
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Refinished gymnasium floor Prepared building for summer school (electrical outlets and installation of air conditioners)
Relocated classrooms/offices to assigned buildings Cleaned and prepared building for new tenant Made improvements to security system
VANDERBILT
Relocated art and music rooms to interior spaces Reconstructed area of cafeteria to create new snack counter Replaced carpet in speech and band/orchestra rooms
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Facilities • Generators Specifications being developed for standby generator for Central Office Awaiting approval from FEMA on HSE generator project
• Continued wiring support for district-wide wireless project • Installed carbon monoxide detectors in all buildings • Ongoing maintenance and testing: Hydrant and Backflow testing Underground Storage Tanks testing Cafeteria refrigeration repairs and preventative maintenance
• Painted curbs and parking spots • Natatorium window wall replacement with metal roofing and skylights • Modifications to Transportation Building shop exhaust fans and emergency eye wash drains per Department of Transportation requirements • District-wide improvements to security systems August 18, 2014 Board Meeting
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