The Lynbrook Board of Education held a public work session at Lynbrook High School on Sept. 22 where Superintendent of Schools Dr. Melissa Burak reported a successful start to the 2021-2022 school year and shared some important updates.

As part of the New York State requirements, staff members must have the COVID-19 vaccine or get tested weekly. The Lynbrook Public Schools recently surveyed its staff and learned that, at this point, 75% of staff members have been vaccinated. Those who have not provided proof of vaccination will be tested weekly. The district will be partnering with Around the Clock Testing to test these staff members once a week on site. Testing will begin sometime at the beginning of October. More information regarding location and times will be forthcoming.

In addition, Dr. Burak shared that the new Lynbrook High School addition was open for the first day of school. Although not all furniture and equipment have arrived yet, the new addition is still accommodating all classes. Members of the Lynbrook High School Student Government Association will be conducting tours of the new addition for interested community members. These will take place on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m., starting on Sept. 30 and ending on Oct. 21. For those who are unable to make an afternoon tour, there will be a morning tour at 10 a.m. on Oct. 16. The district will also be creating a video of the new addition if individuals are unable to attend these dates. There is no registration required but all attendees must wear a mask. The meeting spot will be at the front doors of Lynbrook High School. Dr. Burak thanked the members of the SGA for providing this opportunity to Lynbrook residents.

To conclude her report, Dr. Burak reminded the community that Oct. 1 is the district’s annual early dismissal/evacuation drill. School will end at 1 p.m. that day for all students. Schools will be conducting the mandatory shelter-in-place drill with an early evacuation. As a result, there will be no after school program. Dr. Burak encouraged all families to make proper arrangements for pick up that day.

The Lynbrook Board of Education will meet again on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lynbrook High School cafeteria. Prior to the meeting, there will be a dedication ceremony for the new high school wing at 6 p.m. in memory of longtime Board member Alicemarie Bresnihan.