May 6, 2019 / 5:40 PM Denise is a veteran local reporter, editor, attorney and former Riverhead Town councilwoman. Board President Gregory Meyer read a statement saying that there were several "significant' reasons for the board to accept that resignation. Kate Nalepinski is a general assignment reporter primarily covering education on the North Fork. Ray, Mitev & Associates, LLP filed a notice of claim on May 16 against Regan, Eastport-South Manor Central School District, and all superintendents, administrators, principals and their employees and/or agents from 1997 through 2002 on behalf of the woman; they will be seeking $20 million, a release said. Board members dont seem to care about residents opinions, Tell Albany: This is no time to cut funding to prevent hunger in our communities, To improve Riverheads image, we must do a better job of keeping streets and private properties clean, The greatest and hardest of these is love, Coastal flood warning in effect Saturday morning. Through her years serving as principal, she worked with her team to increase student attendance, establish interdisciplinary units of study, decrease behavior referrals by 50% by implementing recess breaks throughout the day, and establish a Parent University for the community. Stay Connected . Hudson was named principal at the middle school in 2019. We are a small family-owned operation. According to a notice of claim filed on May 6, high school senior Anastasia Stapon, from January until the present, was sent thousands of explicit texts and photos by Regan. County legislators will meet in Riverhead this week and next. She was plied with alcohol and cajoled into sex with him several times," Ray said. Update (Sept. 25):Sean OHara was unanimously appointed principal of Riverhead High School at Tuesdays school board meeting. Mr. Galati is also an adjunct professor of mathematics at Suffolk County Community College. Common Branch refers to self-contained classes in Grades 1-6 that are taught by teachers certified to teach all subjects typically included in elementary school. He came to Riverhead from South Country school district, where he served as a school social worker. Pulaski Street School is hosting a "stuff-a-bus" donation drive to collect necessities for the people affected by the war in Ukraine. You rely on us to stay informed, and we depend on you to make our work possible. Today, the notice of claim said, the woman is 35 years old: "She has been destroyed. Riverhead High School students have a new assistant principal this year. What percentage of students were absent 10 percent or more of the days they were enrolled in school? Riverhead High School Principal Charles Regan (Photo: CBS2), Fallen NYPD Det. BOE Meeting Information. Galatis new position is one of several administrative changes, as Superintendent Augustine Tornatore, who joined the district last July, restructures administrative organization in the district. Riverheads High School 19 Howardsville Road Staunton, VA 24401 Phone: (540) 337-1921 Fax: (540) 337-0258. The 18-year-old needed support to continue. 631-369-6728. Ray sent a release out saying that Regan, who was administratively reassigned after explosive charges that he sent thousands of "sexually charged" texts, as well as half-naked photos, to a student, before he sexually assaulted her in his office, was also accused of sexually assaulted a 16-year old student at the Eastport-South Manor School District while employed there 17 years ago. May 6, 2019 / 5:40 PM / CBS New York RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- An investigation is being launched into the sexual behavior of a respected high school principal on Long Island. 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A member of the school's track team claims she is a victim, CBS2's Jennifer McLogan reported Monday. "While the evidence against Mr. Regan is overwhelming, and disturbing, anything can happen when a decision is left in the hands of a single hearing officer.". She is a founder, owner and co-publisher of this website. The data below indicate the percentage of students that achieved a performance level of 3 or 4 on each test. 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His experience also includes nine years as principal of Southold Junior-Senior High School and he had worked in the William Floyd School District in several administrative roles. Replies (12) (Photo provided by attorney John Ray) RIVERHEAD, NY A Riverhead principal sent thousands of "sexually charged" texts, as well as half-naked photos, to a student, before he . "He sent her hundreds of texts, including sexually-charged texts and pictures of him undressed, all the while deluding her into her passionate belief that he loved her," said John Ray, Stapon's attorney. The Riverhead High School varsity cheer team recently placed second at the LIU Sectionals, earning bids to the UCA Cheer Nationals competition for both their traditional and game day routines. The accountability system classifies schools into one of three categories: In Good Standing, a Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) school, or a Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) school. It was the dawn of a new day at the Riverhead Central School District recently when, during the annual reorganizational meeting, newly appointed Tornatore took the oath of office. Simonsen Remembered As A Community Giant By His Friends On Eastern Long Island. In 2009, Mr. O'Hara was appointed as the district's director of fine arts and music. 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The student came forward last week about an alleged assault inside the principal's office with the door closed. These public schools are coddling and protecting these men," Ray said. They did nothing. Riverhead police and the Suffolk County district attorney said they will now investigate. LaRochester served as a principal in the Islip school district for three years before coming to Riverhead. I greatly appreciate being selected for the assistant principal position at Riverhead High School, said Galati. NYSED also reports the percentage of students who earned a local or Regents diploma by August of the same year (the August percentage includes all students who earned a diploma by June and August combined). Support RiverheadLOCAL today. Stapon's lawsuit has been filed in federal court and the other woman's is "ready to go," Ray said. He was a vocal music teacher and Blue Masques director at the high school before being named K-12 director of fine arts and music in 2009. Riverheads High School 19 Howardsville Road Staunton, VA 24401 Phone: (540) 337-1921 Fax: (540) 337-0258. She said she told administrators who called her parents, "with the information that Charles Regan kissed my daughter," said Mary Ann Wojcik, Stapon's parent. The schools last operated with a nine-period day in the 2013-14 school year. The Every Student Succeeds Act, or ESSA, the main federal law for K-12 public education, requires that states hold public schools accountable for how students achieve. Riverhead High School seniors Aela Bailey and Kimberly Mendez have been highlighted for their exceptional work as teen leader advocates on The Retreats Teen Leadership Council. LaRochester served as a principal in the Islip school district for three years before coming to Riverhead. Additional student and educator data is available in the Student and Educator Report. Find more information about ESSA Accountability Designations on our website. There is also a criminal investigation into the matter and a second alleged victim from another school district about to file suit alleging . "When I got up to leave he we hugged and then brought me in for a kiss and he held the back of my neck and brought me closer," Stapon said. A high cube logistic center is not a traditional warehouse, but Riverhead is pretending it is. A high cube logistic center is not a traditional warehouse, but Riverhead is pretending it is. What he did to her is worse than what he did to Anastasia [Stapon] by far. Just a few dollars can help us continue to bring this important service to our community. Heres whats on their agenda. Sale price: $27.99. Henriquez said the district was "prohibited from sharing further details" on the allegations made against Regan, who made $187,693 a year as principal. Mr. OHara, who has been the acting principal since late April, could replace former principal Charles Regan. This year, with the relocation of the districts central administration offices to leased space at 814 Harrison Avenue, PPS along with the registration department, special education, health, physical education and athletic offices has moved to the former district offices at 700 Osborn Avenue, allowing for the portables to be used for classroom space once again. Please submit the payment to Ms. Parlatos office, room 226 at the High School. Mr. Galati will join assistant principals Kellyann Parlato and Nicole Taylor to work with high school principal Sean OHara. The notice of claim also alleges that Regan, 48, had a history "as a pervert and child seducer" in his former position at the Eastport South Manor School District and made "homicidal threats" to students who showed an interest in Stapon. Office Assistant Spanish Speaking. LaRochester replaces former high school AP William Galati, who was appointed in April to a newly created administrative position, executive director of secondary education, grants and student outcomes. New faces in leadership positions will be welcoming students back at three of the districts five school buildings on the first day of classes Tuesday. Regan, Ray added, sent thousands of texts to the teen in a single month and used to meet with her in his office daily "in 45-minute clips. He previously worked as a vocal music teacher and Blue Masques director at the high school. A new assistant principal will join Riverhead High School beginning Aug. 2, the school district announced Thursday. The 1,374 sq. This is what I see as the secular equivalent of the Catholic Church. Hes served as acting principal since April 30, when former principal Charles Regan was administratively reassigned to his home with pay after he allegedly exchanged explicit messages and photos with 18-year-old former student Anastasia Stapon. He was frequently with her in and out of school, solicited her attention, grossly overreached her, befriended her, counseled her, became her mentor, took her and other female students to the beach, to watch him surf and beguile them," the notice of claim states, adding that he also used "sexual innuendos.". Community members packed the Riverhead High Schools Charles Cardona Auditorium for the annual Black History Month events last Thursday. Riverheads high school students will have a dozen new courses to pick from for the 2023-2024 school year. Mr. Regan, 49, is facing accusations of sexual misconduct with former Riverhead High School student Anastasia Stapon, who was 18 at the time, according to the lawsuit. "I'm sick to my stomach. Districts that struggled to prepare some of their student subgroups on some or all indicators are identified as Target Districts. . Pesqueira and OHara join the middle schools Dean of Students Kenneth Coard, who was hired in that newly created position last September. The new office space has been named the districts welcome center. The new name supports the districts culture of care and sends the most important message and solidifies our philosophy, Koerner said on Twitter this week. Parent University . We are positive the district will benefit from his appointment.. Currently, the formal disciplinary process pertaining to Regan is underway, with hearing dates currently scheduled for September and October, and the hearing could extend into November, Meyer said. ', Long Island Siblings Saved By Heart Transplants Beat COVID. Given that timeline, it is anticipated that a decision would be rendered by the hearing officer in and about January, 2020, he said. 2022 Times Review Media Group All Rights Reserved, Riverhead High School hosts annual Black History Month Celebration: Photos, Riverhead Board of Education approves new slate of courses for 2023-2024 school year, Students from Riverhead, SWR selected for All-Eastern music ensemble, Girls Basketball: Blue Waves fall short in season openerat Westhampton, 54 Riverhead High School students earn AP Scholar awards, Meet Riverhead NJROTCs new senior naval science instructor. At an Aug. 27 meeting of the Riverhead Central. Now, this is finally coming to light. She was especially defenseless, a sitting target for a predator," the legal document said. Galati, of St. James, joins Riverhead from the Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free . It is located on Pulaski Street adjacent to Polish Town. "We share in the communitys disgust over Mr. Regans conduct, which has been played out in the media. The fee for each examination is $97.00 per exam. When the investigation is over, she will share details with the school community. The schedule was reduced due to fiscal constraints. She was especially defenseless, a sitting target for a predator. VE teaches students how to run a successful, 21st century business, and Riverhead High School Students Explore Worldwide Mythology Students Demonstrate Creativity with Exceptional Projects Honoring Various Cultures RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK (DECEMBER 2022) After reading Sophocles tragedy Antigone, Riverhead High School students in Jessica Riverhead High School Students Help Boost Mental Health and Wellness Informational Flyers and Mental Health Kits Reduce Stigma and Uplift Community RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK (DECEMBER 2022)In an important recent lesson, Riverhead High School students worked to reduce the District Hours: 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.District Summer Hours: 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. All rights reserved. She previously served for six years as the assistant principal of Woodmere Middle School after teaching at the middle school for two years. Ms. Erinn Hailey Assistant Principal. I'm adopted," Anastasia Stapon said. This district's or school's Financial Transparency Report outlines how much is spent per student and the source of the funds. A new lawsuit filed in federal court Wednesday accuses former Riverhead High School principal Charles Regan of engaging in sexual activity with two students during his time working in the South Manor School District, including one girl who was just 14 years old at the time of the alleged incident. OHara, 45, an assistant principal at the high school, has served as acting principal since April 30, when principal Charles Regan was administratively reassigned to his home after the school administration was made aware of alleged inappropriate behavior with a student. The survival of local journalism depends on your support. Riverhead High School has a new principal: acting principal Sean O'Hara named to post Sean O'Hara, then acting principal, presents a diploma to a 2019 graduate at Riverhead High School commencement ceremonies in June.

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