The District is pleased to announce that S & P Global has raised the district’s 2019 bond rating from AA- with a Stable Outlook designation to an AA rating, along with a Stable Outlook designation. As a result, the district now stands to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest costs over the next decade, particularly with this year’s borrowing of $70 million for the Capital Project, an additional $20 million the following year and scheduled TAN borrowing.     

Each time Eastport-South Manor borrows funds, it is reviewed by credit-rating agency S&P Global to determine its credit worthiness. S&P Global is a financial intelligence provider that supplies detailed information on the credit standing of countries, states, local governments and municipalities to the largest financial institutions in the world. A higher municipal credit rating earns lower interest rates for borrowed funds, resulting in less interest paid on the lifetime of a loan. Ratings are designated from a high of AAA+ to as low as D-.    

Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations Timothy Laube explained during the May 7 board of education meeting that the improved bond rating was due to the district’s financial stability, as well as the result of improved and upgraded facilities, seven years of passed school budgets, steady school leadership and the voter-approved capital project in 2022.  

Board President Jeffrey Goldhammer congratulated Mr. Laube on the improved credit rating and noted that the district has been “proactive” over the years in its work to improve district finances.  

Date Added: 5/16/2025

Seven Jr.-Sr. High School students received honors for their exceptional projects presented at the 2025 Long Island Youth Summit, held at St. Joseph’s University in April. The Summit brings together high school students for a day of interactive workshops with experts in the fields of medicine, business, the economy and leadership. The forum also offers students the opportunity to win awards for projects involving deep research in the social sciences that reflect academic

rigor, civic awareness and real-world problem-solving.

“These students have stepped up as leaders and show what it truly means to be active, informed citizens,” Director of K-12 Social Studies Dr. Stephen G. Posselt said.

The district congratulates the following students who won honorable mention awards, or top five in their respective categories, for their projects:

Teen Mental Health: Justin Albanese, John Costanza, Kailyn Marra and Josephine Shuman

Renewable Energy: Dylan Wayrich

Juveniles and Justice: Keira Albanese and Charlotte Rozycki

“These projects took countless hours to research and put together and displayed our ESM students’ passion and drive for civic responsibility,” said social studies teacher Eric Grossé.

Date Added: 5/16/2025

The District is pleased to announce that Jr.-Sr. High School Science Research students Aleksandra Holub, Jacob Lerit and Camryn Warsaw garnered first place in the Poster Session at the National Synchroton Light Source II annual User’s Meeting, held at Brookhaven National Laboratory on April 28. The students presented their work, “Combating Antibiotic Resistance with Structural Biology: Striking Out the Enzyme Beta Lactamase.”

Judging was conducted by an ad-hoc committee of BNL scientists assembled by the Users’ Executive Committee, who evaluated submitted presentations on the quality of the poster, the presenters’ oral communication skills, and the presenters’ ability to answer questions about their research.

The District congratulates the students on this outstanding accomplishment.

Date Added: 5/6/2025

Jr.-Sr. High School seniors donned college sweatshirts and T-shirts instead of their school moniker on May 1 in recognition of National College Decision Day. Nationally, this annual celebration takes place on May 1 as an opportunity to celebrate the graduating students’ hard work and accomplishments and post-high school plans.  

Seniors gathered in the hallway and took photos of their classmates and friends, congratulated one another and discussed plans of study with classmates. 
 

Date Added: 5/1/2025

The Jr.-Sr. High School Student Council facilitated a dialogue with local politicians and created a platform for meaningful conversations about town, county and state issues during Law Day. In attendance were guests Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Karen Dunne-Kesnig, Suffolk County Legislator James F. Mazzarella, Southampton Town Deputy Supervisor John Ortiz, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Dan Panico, and Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine. 

Student Council representatives asked guests their thoughts on issues about air, sewage, and water quality and sustainable solutions; allocated funding for the opioid crisis; safe housing and housing codes; Smith Point Marina upgrades and environmental sensitivity and the bridge project; communication and collaboration between the Town of Southampton and residents; and piercing the tax cap at the county level.  

Law Day was initiated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower as a national dedication to the fundamental principles of government under law, and in 1961, May 1 was designated by Congress as Law Day.Eastport-South Manor Social Studies Director Dr. Stephen Posselt said Law Day is an opportunity for students to practice civic responsibility and to act on issues that are important to them and the community. 

Legislator Mazzarella told the students that they are “in the driver’s seat” and “to take advantage of what is in front of you.” Town Supervisor Panico congratulated the students on their complex and intelligent questions and noted that “education is the key” to making changes on the government level. 

The student leaders then escorted the guests to the board of education meeting room, where they were served a prepared breakfast and had additional opportunities to continue conversations about the issues discussed or to ask new questions. 

 
Click here to view the Student Council Addresses Issues During Law Day slideshow.

Date Added: 4/29/2025