Highlights - Spring 2012

Spring Edition
JUNE 2012
A Showcase of Color
via Floriculture
The Arbors at Bohemia looked like
Westbury Gardens. Silk wreath
arrangements of spring flowers for
residents to choose for the doors to their
private rooms or baskets for furniture
décor filled the main entranceway.
The creators – students from the
Brookhaven Learning Center
(BLC) – stood by to say hello and
answer questions.
BLC Horticulture students set their handmade wreaths and baskets on large
tables for residents to view.
All students in the Horticulture
class are studying floriculture and harvesting flower power. Teacher Dorothy Wandelt, speech
therapist Carol Esposito, and teacher assistant Nancianne Saul accompanied the teens. In the
class, basic horticulture theories provide the framework for the practical application of specific
skills working outdoors and in, with soil, seeds, plants, flower arrangements, agricultural
machinery, and landscaping. Employment opportunities are plentiful with Eastern Suffolk
BOCES graduates in demand by landscaping contractors, garden centers and greenhouses,
florists, and lawn irrigation installers.
Bryan P. of the Rocky Point UFSD displays a wreath he created.
First Female Commercial Pilot Bonnie Caputo
Shares Her Story
­­In this Issue...
Young Entrepreneur
Wins NYS Scholarship..................... 2
Bridging the Generations................ 2
Raising Money for St. Baldrick’s..... 3
Suffolk Aviation Academy (SAA) students
met with retired Captain Bonnie Tiburzi
Caputo, the first female flight engineer,
to discuss paths to becoming a pilot. She
told them, “You have a great opportunity
here at ESBOCES to get your academics
in the classroom and tarmac time at the
airport right next door. You get experience
and you can build up your flight hours.” She
added, “All the training you receive will help
you respond to situations, emergency or
otherwise, that arise.”
Captain Tiburzi flew as a senior captain in
a Boeing 757 and Boeing 767 aircraft; was
the first woman hired by a major airline, and
the first woman worldwide to earn a Flight
Engineer’s rating on a turbo jet engine. Her
American Airlines uniform is on display at the
Smithsonian Museum Hall of Air Transportation.
Capt. Bonnie Tiburzi Caputo and Aviation students gather in front of the Suffolk Aviation Academy Wall of Fame.
Honoring Dr. Seuss.......................... 3
SkillsUSA Regional
Competition................................... 4, 5
Nurse Interns.................................... 6
Students Capture 1st Place............. 6
Mock Trade Show............................. 7
For more news and information about Eastern Suffolk BOCES,
please visit our website: www.esboces.org
Two Artists Awarded for Distinction
Allison Milner and Scott
DeLong, students in the
Career and Technical
Education courses at the
Brookhaven Technical
Center (BTC), are recipients
of “Awards of Distinction
for High School Students.”
Sponsored by the Parrish Art
Museum in Southampton, the
judging included an art gallery
owner and a Long Island
University professor.
Allison’s “Self Portrait of
Uncertainties” won top
honors. She is a MattituckCutchogue UFSD senior in her second year of Andreanna Seymore’s Photography
class. Scott, a junior at Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD, has his work hanging at Guild Hall
in East Hampton. His winning piece features his grandfather, the American flag, and
snapshots of his family through the years. It is titled “An
American Portrait.” He is in his first year of Talia Cliffe’s
Art and Design class.
Scott DeLong displays his winning photo with assistance from
teacher Talia Cliffe.
Allison Milner holds her award-winning photo. With her is teacher
Andreanna Seymour displaying another of the senior’s work.
Young Entrepreneur
Wins Top NYS Scholarship
Student Justin Bakewicz is the top scholarship
recipient in the New York State Farm Bureau
competition. He is receiving $1,500 toward his career
goals, which include attending SUNY Cobleskill where
he will major in Agricultural Equipment Technology.
Justin is following in his father and three uncles’
footsteps by planning to stay connected to the
family’s several farms out east, which grow apples,
potatoes, and pumpkins. Aware there is no mechanic
on Long Island to service tractors and other farming
implements, he plans to start a mobile equipment
business. “My family has always had to
bring in out-of-state repairmen, which is
quite costly,” he explained. For the essay
portion of the scholarship application he
chose, “How to Help Agriculture on Long
Island.” This is the second consecutive
year that a Long Islander has won the first
place scholarship.
Justin is a student in Chris Servedio’s
Welding/Metal Fabrication class at
the Edward J. Milliken Technical
Center (MTC).
Justin Bakewicz poses with his safety helmet.
“Bridging the Generations” Teaches Appreciation
When the Channel 10/55 reporter arrived at the “Bridging the Generations” event at the
Brookhaven Technical Center (BTC), she headed for the lively group enjoying lunch. When she
asked about the menu, Anne Cohen was quick to respond. “This is a wonderful thing Eastern
Suffolk BOCES is doing. Everything is beautiful and the food is delicious.”
The ladies and one man, all connected by the Bellport, Hagerman, East Patchogue Alliance,
a non-profit community service organization, were guests at the “Bridging the Generations”
complimentary luncheon, a community service project for SkillsUSA students coordinated by
teacher Jayne Kaht. Culinary Arts juniors and seniors prepared the menu, set up the restaurantlike atmosphere that included impressive table settings, and cleaned up afterwards.
The visitors were treated to nail and hair services, causing Dorothy Lee to express, “I’m feeling
very pampered.” Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students provided blood pressure screening
and a Computer Technology student gave assistance to Charles Peterson, who wanted to
Google “1928” to recall his childhood.
LPN student Maria Romero, a Rocky Point UFSD senior, takes
Bernice Harris’ blood pressure.
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Raising Money for St. Baldrick’s Foundation
In a show of solidarity and support for children suffering from childhood cancer and to
raise money for critical research, Joey Pizzo sat down in the barber’s chair and had his
head shaved. Hundreds of others followed suit at the Edward J. Millliken Technical Center
(MTC) to raise funds through donations and pledges for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation,
a volunteer-driven charity committed to raising money for childhood cancer research.
Head shaving (to show children undergoing chemotherapy who have lost their hair
that they are not alone); fashion hair extensions in green, orange and feather designs;
hot paraffin treatments; manicures, and nail art were all available with a donation to
St. Baldrick’s, in addition to lucky charm medallions and the popular green rubber St.
Baldrick bracelets. “I did it for the cancer patients,” explained Pizzo. “It’s for a good
cause and hair does grow back,” said Luke Mahoney, cosmetology / barbering instructor
at MTC, “Our goal is to match the $7,000 we raised last year. If we can do that in these
difficult economic times, then we’d be helping a lot.”
In 2010, ESBOCES Chief Operating Officer Gary Bixhorn and MTC were recognized for
their contributions and support of St. Baldrick’s.
Joey Pizzo, bottom, left (before shaving his head), surrounded by
cosmetology and barbering students, and Luke Mahoney, instructor,
(back, right) at MTC.
Vendors Sign Pledges Not to Sell to Minors
Honoring Dr. Seuss by Reading
A campaign to unite licensed alcohol and tobacco vendors with
community members to prevent the sale and promotion of these products
to underage teens kicked off on March 3. The Alcohol Coalition of Eastern
Suffolk (ACES), sponsored by ESBOCES, is raising awareness about the
dangers of underage drinking and the promotion and sale of tobacco
products to underage individuals.
Teams of four volunteers each met at the Rocky Point Fire Department
that morning. Included were Deputy Superintendent of Educational
Services Dr. Julie Davis Lutz and her daughters, and ESBOCES social
workers Amy Roland and Susan Lorenz. “I am pleased to have had the
opportunity to be part of this community project where youth, after being
trained, approached tobacco and alcohol vendors and asked them to
commit to following the law regarding selling products to minors. It is
wonderful to see the future of our communities, our youth, take an active
role,” said Dr. Lutz.
Happy to be reading are (left to right) Jacob F. of the Sayville UFSD, PLC
teacher Lynn Corriss, Michaela G. of the Brentwood UFSD, speech teacher
Madeline Match, Melissa R. of the Patchogue-Medford UFSD, Principal
Carolynn Hansen, Gianni R. of the Sachem CSD, teacher Jennifer Ahrens,
and Abel P. of the Brentwood UFSD.
“Congratulations! Today is your day. You’re off to great
places! You’re off and away.”
– From “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss
Oh, the places they will travel to from the Premm Learning
Center (PLC) as students, staff, and families join the “Reading
Across America” initiative. Timed to coincide with Dr. Seuss’
birthday, the program began with a Pajama Day during which
students read – or were read to – “Green Eggs and Ham,” a
best-selling and critically acclaimed rhymed book by Theodor
Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss).
Other Dr. Seuss books are on a reading list compiled by
parents and the school, including “The Cat in the Hat.”
According to Principal Carolynn Hansen, “March Forth With
Books” is a school-wide program to promote reading at home
365 days a year.
Susan Lorenz and “Team Prohibition” prepare to approach vendors.
A U.S. Department of Education grant is funding the ACES project.
Brookhaven Town Supervisor Mark Lesko and Councilwoman Jane
Bonner were on hand for the first round of pledge signing, along with
Shoreham-Wading River High School Principal Daniel Holtzman, Rocky
Point High School Assistant Principal Susann Crossan, and ACES
Project Director Lucille Buergers. Team volunteers arrived from non-profit
organizations, local governments, and law enforcement, to join students
and parents. The first local business to agree to the pledge was Kevin
McCarrick, owner of McCarrick’s Dairy in Rocky Point.
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REGIONAL COMPETITION 2012
STUDENT’S NAME
1st Place Winners
Gavin Smiech
Connor Hyland
Nazrus Halsey
Kathryn Ventura
Catherine Cammareri
Wajeeha Rashid
2nd Place Winners
Austin Douglas
Angela Saunders
Michelle Sauter
Christine Papot
Jessica Dambra
Lauren Rozmus
Marbeli Garcia
Sabrina Stewart
Darin Davis
Daniel Jenkins
Colleen McCaffery
Teicarria Anderson
Jorge Rodriguez
Danielle Christie
Kathryn Ericson
Jessica Markert
Brian Downey
Patrick Fawley
Ryan Fennell
Jennifer Lenzi
Jesse Russell
Mark Smith
Christian Perricone
Jacqueline Stoll
Alyson Burke
Niko DeBono
Kayla Caruso
Jesse Meigel
Christian Perez
Barbara Palone
Chase Rubin
3rd Place Winners
Rachelle Mitchell
Eric Lopez
Kayla Grossmann
Michael Rutkoski
Meaghan Diddus
Rahina Akram
Shannon Healey
Allison Nook
Richard Ruggiero
Kristi Walsh
Gregory Seus
Kevin Ekelund
Joseph Austin
Francesca Bogan
Dallas Carey
Mehmet Hurol
Janelle Maenza
Samantha Polcari
Samantha Riley
Casey Lax
Ruben Morales
John Hara
Brian Klemfuss
Jason Klimaseski
Carmina Fisher
June Peralta
Julie Quinn
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PROGRAM/CONTEST
ESBOCES Center
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Carpenter’s Asst
Audio Presentation
Audio Presentation
Basic Cosmetology
Cosmetology, PS
Job Skill Demo
BTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
MTC
Riverhead CSD
Riverhead CSD
Riverhead CSD
Eastport/South Manor CSD
Adult
Sachem CSD
Job Demo Skills
Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Opening /Closing Ceremonies
Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Opening /Closing Ceremonies
Opening/ Closing Ceremonies
Automotive Service Tech.
Basic Cosmetology
Cosmetology, PS
Health Knowledge Bowl
Health Knowledge Bowl
Health Knowledge Bowl
Health Knowledge Bowl
Alt. Health Knowledge Bowl
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl
Prepared Speech
Preschool Teacher Asst.
Food Prep Assistant
Advertising Design
Cosmetology, Jr.
Employment App. Process
Nurse Assisting
TV & Video Production
TV & Video Production
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
SAA
SAA
SAA
SAA
SAA
SAA
SAA
MTC
MTC
BTC
BTC
BTC
BTC
BTC
BTC
Riverhead CSD
Riverhead CSD
Eastport/South Manor CSD
Southold UFSD
Shoreham-Wading River CSD
Shoreham-Wading River CSD
Riverhead CSD
Longwood CSD
Eastport/South Manor CSD
East Quogue UFSD
Adult
Riverhead CSD
Hampton Bays UFSD
Mattituck Cutchogue UFSD
Southampton UFSD
Riverhead CSD
Islip UFSD
Islip UFSD
East Quogue UFSD
Longwood CSD
Eastport/South Manor CSD
Southold UFSD
Shoreham-Wading River CSD
Connetquot CSD
Sachem CSD
Middle Country CSD
Longwood CSD
Three Village CSD
Connetquot CSD
Miller Place UFSD
Sayville UFSD
Quiz Bowl
Extemporaneous Speaking
Prepared Speech
Automotive Service Tech.
Cosmetology, PS
Health Knowledge Bowl
Health Knowledge Bowl
Health Knowledge Bowl
Health Knowledge Bowl
Senior Cosmetology
Job Interview
Residential Wiring
Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Opening /Closing Ceremonies
Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Food & Beverage Service
Nurse Assisting
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl
Quiz Bowl
BTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
WCTC
MTC
MTC
MTC
MTC
MTC
MTC
MTC
MTC
MTC
MTC
MTC
MTC
MTC
MTC
BTC
BTC
BTC
BTC
BTC
BTC
BTC
BTC
Longwood CSD
Shoreham Wading River CSD
Longwood CSD
Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD
Adult
Middle Country CSD
Sayville UFSD
Connetquot CSD
Connetquot CSD
Sachem CSD
Sachem CSD
Bay Shore UFSD
Connetquot CSD
Sachem CSD
Connetquot CSD
Connetquot CSD
Connetquot CSD
Sayville UFSD
Connetquot CSD
Middle Country CSD
Sachem CSD
Miller Place UFSD
Shoreham-Wading River CSD
Shoreham-Wading River CSD
Sachem CSD
West Islip UFSD
Middle Country CSD
Students, Teachers, and Administrators Celebrate
Balloons decorated the SkillsUSA Awards Luncheon at the Melville Marriott, each shade
representing a different BOCES school. Celebrating were the winners of the Area VI regional
competition from Eastern and Western Suffolk BOCES and Nassau BOCES, held earlier in the
day at SUNY Farmingdale. Dawn Scicolone, advisor to SkillsUSA and the assistant principal
of the Brookhaven Technical Center (BTC), congratulated everyone in the Grand Ballroom
saying, “The fact that you came out of your comfort zones to compete with other Long Island
schools makes every one of you a winner. You are all champions.”
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Nurse Interns Get Hands-On Experience
Students in the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program participate
in clinical rotations as they learn about pediatric nursing. During that
three-week session, they study the basic principles of growth and
development to the prevention and treatment of childhood health
issues. The Premm Learning Center (PLC) in Oakdale and the
Jefferson Academic Center (JAC) in Port Jefferson welcomed the
interns who had the opportunity to observe and participate in activities
in the classrooms and school nurse offices.
“This experience for nursing students is very educational and
rewarding,” said Administrative Coordinator of Health Careers and
registered nurse Debra Epilone.
PLC Principal Carolynn Hansen (center) introduces her students, Patrick M. and Natalie M.
of the Patchogue-Medford UFSD, and Alexandra M. of the Sachem CSD, to LPN interns
(left to right) Greg Cammarata, Ann Marie Bradley, and Michelle Stinsman. With them (far
right) is registered nurse and teacher Cheryl Martin.
Live Reptiles and Amphibians Intrigue Youngsters
A popular guest at the Masera Learning Center (MLC) in West Islip is Erik
Callendar of “Erik’s Reptile Edventures.” Recently, Mr. Callender paid another
visit to the facility, sponsored by the school’s ABA-PTO (Applied Behavior
Analysis Parent-Teacher Organization), explaining that the school for children
with autism holds a special place in his heart.
Erik’s Reptile Edventures educates youngsters about animals from around the
world and how they contribute to bionomics. Additionally, MLC students in classes
at the Paul J. Bellew Elementary School had the opportunity to Skype with Erik
on his recent trip to Madagascar.
MLC Assistant Principal Nicole Drinkwater reported that “the gym was anything
but quiet as the children experienced the sounds and feel of the animals first
hand. They patted animals ranging from a sticky tree frog to an 80-pound albino
Burmese python.”
Michael R. of the West Islip UFSD put on a safari hat for Erik’s educational adventure.
Students Capture First Place at GNYADA
Kevin Herrera and Michael Rutkoski of
the Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD, and
students in the Automotive Technology
program at the H.B. Ward Career
and Technical Center (WCTC), have
won first place in the Greater New
York Automobile Dealers Association
(GNYADA) state finals.
Automotive Technology teacher
Michael O’Hara said, “Because they
won the state competition, Eastern
Suffolk BOCES receives a 2005 Mazda
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Infinity. I’m very proud of
these young men - they
worked very hard to win this
competition. Now it’s on to
the national final.”
ESBOCES students have
finished second in the state
finals several times before.
Kevin Herrera and Michael
Rutkoski pose with their Automotive
Technology teacher Michael O’Hara.
Mock Trade Show Provides Good Experiences
Business classes at the H.B. Ward Career and Technical Center
(WCTC) held a Mock Trade Show recently to practice techniques
they have been learning this school year. Students created display
boards, brochures, and practiced marketing. They used computers
to research products, create word art, and obtain images.
According to teachers Virginia Rios and Cheryl Rosalie, students
used digital cameras to photograph actual products and packaging.
“Their brochures and displays featured nutritional and product
information, manufacturers’ suggested retail prices (MSRP), and
various other advertising tools,” explained Ms. Rios. Administrators,
teachers, and students in various Career and Technical Education
(CTE) programs attended. Student Shavon Miles of the Riverhead
CSD commented, “This is a new and exciting experience.”
Students Emma Jones of the Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD and Kaitlyn Matlak of
the Riverhead CSD display the brochures they created.
It was 1932 Again
At the Jefferson Academic Center (JAC), Libby Weis, an eighth grader,
lost her bracelet when it slipped behind a cabinet. To retrieve it, JAC
Assistant Principal Matt Matera and head custodian Lou Linbrunner
needed to dismantle a drawer that had been stuck for years – 80 years
to be exact. As the drawer was pried open, Libby found a 1932 speller
(school notebook) with the name of then-student Fred Bone, Jr. Inside
were lists of vocabulary words and handwriting practice. There was also
a collection of books from that era with colorful covers. Libby read one
and said, “I had to hold the pages together.”
She also found her bracelet.
Libby (seated at right) of the Rocky Point UFSD and classmates John of the William
Floyd UFSD, and Brianna of the Rocky Point UFSD, display the 1932 materials that
were discovered. With the students are (left to right) Principal Marc Foreman, Mr. Bone’s
daughter Barbara Romonoyske, teachers Wendy Schiffman and Eileen Roggemann, and
Assistant Principal Matt Matera.
The Yellow Brick Road Led to Oakdale
There were no lions, tigers, and bears at the Premm Learning Center
(PLC), but there was a lion, a tin man, a scarecrow, and Dorothy. The
Kiwanis Club of Patchogue donated the cost ($1,400) to bring the
production to the school so the students could experience live theatre.
“It was thrilling to see the children’s faces light up when they saw the
characters and heard the music,” reported PLC Principal Carolynn
Hansen, adding, “Our art teacher, Samantha Walsh, made a yellow brick
road to walk on and music teacher, Don Zaros, taught the children to sing
along to the songs. One class made masks of the characters that they
wore to the performance.”
In appreciation of the Kiwanis Club’s generosity, Ms. Hansen presented
a plaque of appreciation to Glen Charvat, who accepted on behalf of
President Mark Charvet and club members.
Grace F. of the Longwood CSD says hello to the Tin Man (Ed Kyle), the Cowardly Lion
(C.T.), the Scarecrow (Dave Risley), and Dorothy (Kaitlin Nofi).
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Early Childhood Education Students Raise Funds for NANA
Students preparing for a career working with preschool children decided
to make a difference in the lives of children who need a safe, secure,
and loving home. The Early Childhood Education (ECE) class at the
H.B. Ward Career and Technical Center (WCTC) engage in community
service projects several times a year under the direction of their teacher,
Gail Klepper. This year the students chose to adopt NANA’s House, a
group home for neglected, abused, needy, or abandoned children. The
students collected clothing, toys, games, toiletries, and non-perishable
food items, sold bakery items, and also accepted donations.
Those enrolled in the ECE program are preparing for a career as
teachers or child care providers. The on-site preschool laboratory
provides high school students the opportunity to work with 3- to 5-yearold children. They learn the importance of providing a safe and secure
environment so preschoolers can learn. NANA’s House provides for
children in the same manner. They strive to provide loving homes for
children whose parents or guardians cannot care for them.
ECE students Danielle Bellucci, Hampton Bays UFSD; Dawn Connolly, Miller Place
UFSD; Kathleen Gaffga, Southold UFSD; Jenifer Castillo, Sag Harbor UFSD; Samantha
Rodriguez, Eastport/South Manor CSD; Stephanie Merino-Romano, Greenport UFSD; and
Victoria Piro, East Moriches UFSD pose with Principal Sam McAleese and teacher Gail
Klepper (both standing) with some of the many donations that were made to NANA’s House.
Brittany Gray, an Eastport-South Manor CSD senior in the ECE
program, and an employee at the Riverhead K-Mart, asked her
supervisor if a donation could be made on behalf of K-Mart to NANA’s
house. A donation of $25 was approved. Assistant Area Manager
Justin Tressel was pleased to present the gift card to Brittany and her
classmates Jennifer Tressler and Katerina Mileski, Shoreham-Wading
River CSD; and Michele Sauter, Eastport-South Manor CSD. Mr.
Tressel said, “Brittany is an excellent employee and we are happy to
help make a difference.”
Computer Technology Class
Refurbishes Laptops
A student in the Computer Technology class at the Brookhaven Technical Center (BTC)
sat by a pile of 50 repaired laptops as he explained that teacher Giovanni Chiarelli had
introduced him and his peers to Comp4Kids. The non-profit organization collects nonworking computer equipment, which the students volunteer to refurbish. The 501(c)
(3) organization then distributes them free to low-income families across Long Island,
making a difference in children’s lives.
A junior in the Westhampton Beach UFSD and an ESBOCES student, Joseph
Mulholland added, “This is a terrific community service project. Speaking for myself,
fixing computers is a hobby. As a child, I enjoyed taking things apart and putting them
back together.” He envisions taking computer science in college and having a career
in the technology field.
The Comp4Kids project will continue into the next school year.
BTC student Joseph Mulholland is the manager of Mr. Chiarelli’s
laptop project.
Eastern Suffolk BOCES Board and Administration
President
Lisa Israel
Vice President
Sandra Townsend
Pamela Betheil
Walter Wm. Denzler, Jr.
Stephen Dewey, Ph.D.
Member and Clerk
Fred Langstaff
Members
Susan Lipman
Chris Garvey
Joseph LoSchiavo
Katherine J. Heinlein
Anne Mackesey
William Hsiang
William K. Miller
Jeffrey Smith
John Wyche
Chief Operating Officer
Gary D. Bixhorn
Eastern Suffolk BOCES does not discriminate against any employee, student, applicant for employment, or candidate for enrollment on the basis of gender, race, color, religion or creed, age, national origin, marital status, disability,
sexual orientation, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other classification protected by Federal, State, or local law. For further information or concerns regarding
this statement, please contact the Eastern Suffolk BOCES Department of Human Resources at (631) 687‑3029.
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