About Our District
About Us
The Copiague Public School District is composed of a multicultural population of approximately 4,500 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The school system consists of four elementary schools, one middle school for grades six through eight, and one high school for grades nine through twelve. Copiague Public School District prides itself on its ability to offer quality educational programs.
Our Mission
Within the culturally and ethnically diverse community that is Copiague, the public schools occupy a unique position. It is our responsibility, in partnership with parents and the community, to enable every student to reach high levels of individual academic achievement, to acquire the sophisticated skills necessary for life and work, and to become informed, concerned citizens of a rapidly changing, interdependent society.
"To maintain and enhance stability and opportunities for children"
Safety/Security
- Update and ensure accuracy of room numbers being labeled on classroom doors and outside windows district wide.
- Start process of integrating Rave app with the new lockdown blue light/PA system including push email notification.
- Integrate staff ID photos into the new card reader access control program.
- Conduct tabletop drill/emergency procedures with Suffolk County Police Department.
- Continue hardening of all main entrances of buildings with addition of ballistic rated glass.
- Add additional wayfinding signage to all buildings.
Parents and Community
- Reach out to community and school groups to highlight district budget, programs and events.
- Enhance relationships with State and Federal Legislators to advocate for the district needs.
Districtwide
- Continue "Pizza & Conversation" with the Board and high school students.
- Provide ongoing training for Ex-Officio Student Members of the Board of Education.
- Plan and attend "Board Day at School”
Human Resources
- Continue to seek out and hire high-quality teachers with appropriate multiple certifications using incentive methods, where possible.
- Provide additional training and support for supervisors to enhance management skills of non-instructional staff.
- Continue to support smooth leadership transitions and provide mentoring and career guidance.
- Create a discussion group, comprised of district employees, to consider Staff Wellness Program opportunities.
- Develop a web-based, paperless evaluation report program for all non-instructional staff members.
Fiscal and Support Operations
- Assist transportation contractor with compliance efforts related to electric bus legislation.
- Prepare and submit a Request for Proposal (RFP) for pupil transportation services for the school years 2026-2027 through 2030-2031.
- Continue the expansion of the Farm to School Program to add nutritional value to student meals, generate additional NYS reimbursement for meals served, and support New York State commerce and agriculture.
- Work with State Aid consultant to optimize revenue through the STAC process.
- Review and update the District's Capital Improvement Plan in conjunction with the district architect.