Rockville Centre board honors student science winners, grants tenure recommendations and salutes retirees

The Rockville Centre Board of Education spent the June 4 meeting recognizing student and staff achievements before taking formal action to make personnel honors official. Maline Getty, who introduced herself as the high school’s science research coordinator, read award results and special recognitions for more than two dozen students who competed at local science fairs and contests.

“My name is Maline Getty, the science research coordinator here at the high school,” Getty said before calling students to the front to receive applause and certificates for placements ranging from honorable mentions to first-place awards at local fairs.

Student board member Miss Cali Man gave brief farewell remarks on behalf of the student body, thanking teachers and administrators for their support as she closes her year serving on the board. Superintendent Gavin presented her with a certificate and praised her service.

The board then recognized the district’s teacher mentors for their work supporting new teachers, asking Dr. Frying and Miss Kelly to speak about the mentorship program and reading a list of mentor names. The meeting also included a long roll call of teachers recommended for tenure; officials emphasized that tenure becomes official only after the board acts.

Board members moved to approve the personnel action report, which the transcript records as carried by voice vote. President Barry invited applause for the honorees after the vote.

A large portion of the meeting was devoted to retiree recognition. The board named and thanked dozens of retiring employees across schools and central offices — including classroom teachers, teaching assistants, nurses, business office staff and facilities staff — and highlighted multi‑decade careers and specific contributions at their buildings.

The recognition segment concluded with a short break for photos before the board turned to routine business.