Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Personnel Ann Israel gave a presentation on proposed staffing for the 2000-2001 school year, at the Feb. 1 BOE meeting. She advised that approximately 22 additional teachers, including full and part-time positions, will be needed to accommodate, amongst other things, the increasing enrollment. "I've already substantially cut the number of requests for additional teachers," she stated. FULL STORY

On Jan. 4, the Board of Education approved a long-term facilities plan for the school district. An alternative proposal was presented that night. The Port News asked Dr. Inserra to respond to questions concerning submitting an alternative proposal. Here is his response: FULL STORY

On Friday, Feb. 11, the Lady Vikings Varsity basketball team tipped-off against Herricks in their final home game of the season. As expected, this game drew a huge crowd made up mostly of students who came to watch their Vikings finish the season and also to see the last time the seniors on the team would play in the Schreiber gym. Despite the home court advantage, the support of a large crowd, and 7-3 record (superior to Herricks 3-7 record), the Vikings met defeat in this hard fought game. FULL STORY

This is passed along to readers of On the Bay just as delivered by Angelo and Betty Magristris, below is our Bird List as seen from our Home. FULL STORY