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Lynbrook Union Free School District

District Initiatives

 

A shared vision for every Lynbrook Owl, built together

Lynbrook's district initiatives answer two connected questions: what our community wants every student to become, and how we work together to get there.

The Profile of the Owl answers the first question. Developed with input from students, parents, teachers, staff, alumni, and local residents, and with research support from Molloy University, it identifies the skills, mindsets, and traits our community believes every Lynbrook graduate needs. These are organized into four pillars: Creative and Critical Thinking, Real-Life Skills, Social-Emotional Learning, and Global Citizenship.

Shared Decision-Making (SDM) answers the second. Through building-level committees of administrators, teachers, parents, staff, and students, each school sets annual goals and makes decisions about teaching, learning, and school climate. Updated in 2025, the district's SDM plan anchors that work in the Profile of the Owl, so the vision our community created guides the decisions made in every building.

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Profile of the Owl

What it means to be a Lynbrook Owl

Our community's vision for the skills, mindsets, and traits every student develops from the first day of school through graduation, built on four pillars:

  • Creative and Critical Thinking
  • Real-Life Skills
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Global Citizenship

Explore the Profile of the Owl

Shared Decision-Making

How our school communities plan together

Building-level committees bring administrators, teachers, parents, staff, and students together to guide each school's goals and improvement efforts.

  • Monthly committee meetings from September through June, open to the public
  • Annual building goals connected to the Profile of the Owl
  • Minutes shared with the Board of Education and the school community

Learn About Shared Decision-Making

Also see: Full SDM Plan and Meeting Dates, Committee Members, and Minutes

Get Involved

Families are welcome partners in this work. Shared Decision-Making meetings are open to the public and include time for community comments and questions. Parents interested in serving on a building committee may contact their school's main office, PTA, or SEPTA.