PJSTA President Beth Dimino Speaks at Ward Melville High School

PJSTA President Beth Dimino calls NYSED’s agenda “child abuse”, calls for John King’s firing, questions whether the cowardly John Flanagan is really hearing us, and receives a rousing standing ovation from 1,000+ people at tonight’s forum at Ward Melville High School.  More follow up to come tomorrow.  Enjoy the video below…

Election Day Roundup

Election Day roundup… PJSTA endorsed John McManmon lost in his race in the 2nd Assembly District.  Given his stance on public education, here is hoping that Mr. McManmon runs for state legislature again.  Like maybe next year when his opponent, Anthony Palumbo will be up for re-election in the Assembly.  Also when noted enemy of …

Nearly 1,000 Rally Against Senator Flanagan

click on a picture to enlarge This afternoon, approximately 50 members of the PJSTA stood with nearly 1,000 people total at a rally outside of Senator John Flanagan’s office.  Joining their teachers today were many Comsewogue parents and students, along with Superintendent Joe Rella and other district administrators. Senator Flanagan is not just a representative …

Comsewogue Returning RTTT Funds!

Via the Port Jefferson Patch… Beth Dimino, president of the Port Jefferson Station Teachers Association (PJSTA) said she thinks Superintendent Joseph Rella made the right call to ask for the boards support in sending the funds back. “The PJSTA stands in solidarity with Dr. Rella and the Comsewogue BOE’s decision to return the RTTT funds,” …

Flanagan and King at Ward Melville November 6th

**Update** The date of the meeting has been changed to November 12th. On November 12th, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Senator Flanagan will be hosting a forum for his friend John King to address the Common Core.  This is one of the forums that is being held in place of the PTA Town Hall meetings …