April 27 Update New York State is using a portion of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to provide child care to income eligible essential workers at no cost. Essential workers who must work outside of the home and who are using a regulated child care provider will receive …
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College Board continues to respond to the impact of the coronavirus, and because public health officials have made it clear it’s not safe to gather students in one place they’ve decided not to administer the June 6, 2020 SAT. The College Board, in a recent letter, stated that they are working hard to make the …
There will be a brief online Board of Education meeting followed by an online Finance Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 15 at 5 p.m. via Google Meet to provide an update on the 2019-2020 financial projections due to COVID-19, the Superintendent’s Recommendations for the 2020-21 school budget, and other information on the 2020-21 school budget …
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Despite classes being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some renovations at school buildings are deemed essential work. Therefore, the district will move forward with the voter-approved construction at O’Rourke Middle School beginning Monday, April 6. Because the building is essentially empty, the contractors will now be working during the day time rather than the …
[Print-friendly Remote Learning Guidelines] Remote Learning Guidelines For the past few weeks, BH-BL teachers have been connecting remotely with students and families to provide at-home instruction. Throughout this transitional period we ourselves have been learning, strategizing, and seeking to identify the best ways to provide quality remote instruction for an extended period of time. We …
The BH-BL High School PTSA would like to thank staff for all their hard work mobilizing to keep students engaged, connected and learning during this difficult time. As well as for preparing meals, switching to a new teaching modality, delivering meals to students, keeping the community connected and caring for students. “The High School PTSA …
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The Board of Education is holding a special meeting of the board on Tuesday, March 31 at 5 p.m. The public can attend the meeting via Google Meet. Here’s the link to join the meeting. View the agenda here.
The Governor recently issued an executive order temporarily changing the laws governing public meetings during the public health crisis. Although district buildings are closed to the public in order to adhere to social distancing practices, the Governor is allowing Board of Education meetings to be held so districts can continue to conduct business. The meetings, …
It is with a heavy heart that the BH-BL community says goodbye to former Superintendent Dr. Richard “Dick” O’Rourke. He passed away Friday at the age of 90. Dr. O’Rourke served as the school district’s 3rd superintendent, from 1969-1994. He was one of only six superintendents in BH-BL’s 105-year history, and is the district’s longest …
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