Riverhead principals to present Common Core information

Aquebogue Elementary School principal Phil Kent is expected to give a presentation about Common Core practices within third grade at Tuesday night’s school board meeting, according to the agenda.

Last month, Riley Avenue Elementary School principal David Enos and Roanoke Avenue Elementary School principal Thomas Payton gave a joint presentation about Common Core practices within English Language Arts and math in grades kindergarten through second grade.

The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a new set of benchmarks that requires instructors to teach more non-fiction and rigorous math to students at a younger age to better prepare them for college and careers after high school.

In addition to Common Core, the school board is expected vote on a resolution to finalize the district’s Tuthill Lane land deal with the county and hear a presentation from the district’s external auditor.

Scroll down to view the complete agenda. Check back tonight for coverage from the meeting.

Riverhead school board meeting agenda, Nov. 12, 2013