Welcome back. This year we are starting a year like no other. Every single one of us is working differently than we ever have before. We are dealing with new challenges and unprecedented concerns.

As your president, this past summer was like no other for me personally or any other NYSUT local president. I worked tirelessly each day, fighting for our members: fighting for health and safety protocols to be put into place, fighting for accommodations for those members who need them, fighting for and against certain technology issues, and fighting for an educational plan that would be most appropriate for our members.

The Reopening Task Force is meeting weekly, and I am in regular contact with our NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist. I am grateful for the hard work and dedication of our building representatives and encourage you to continue to contact them with your concerns. This fight is not over. I will continue to fight for our members on all fronts.

Thank you for your professionalism and the support you are giving one another.

In unity,

Stephanie Sullo

President

The Hicksville School District welcomed 13 new teachers during an orientation on September 2, 2020. The new educators gathered at Hicksville High School where Superintendent Marianne Litzman and Assistant Superintendent for Personnel Rosemarie Coletti spoke about what to expect for the upcoming year. 

The HCT is updating its tutor referral database. When we receive a call for a tutor, an email will be sent to members on the list who meet the criteria for the request. It is up to the individual teacher to make arrangements as to times, fees and location. We cycle through the teachers the list, to ensure that everyone will have an opportunity to earn extra money. Replies must be made within 48 hours so that we can respond to parents in a timely manner. Once we hear back from you, we will forward the parent's phone number and student information.