Board of Education
The William Floyd School District is an active partnership of students, parents, educators, staff, and community. We are committed to teach, encourage, and challenge all students to fulfill their intellectual, emotional, aesthetic, and physical potential, and to apply their knowledge and skills to become contributing, responsible citizens of a rapidly changing, diverse, global society. Our mission will be achieved in a learner-centered, nurturing and safe environment, designed to empower students with the ability and desire to thrive as life-long learners. Adopted December 16, 1996
Board Members
April Coppola
Board President
Elected 2016
Angelo Cassarino
Board Vice President
Elected 2020
Joseph Barone
Board Member
Elected 2026
Jennifer Heitman
Board Member
Elected 2021
Lorraine Mentz
Board Member
Elected 2018
Kevin Meyer
Board Member
Elected 2022
Luis J. Soto
Board Member
Elected 2023
Student (Ex-Officio) Board Members
Erin Chen
Andrew Peralta Santos
Arihanna Smith
Board of Education Secretary
Mary Sidaras
(631) 874-1204
District Clerk
Carolyn Visintin
(631) 874-1117
District News
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The William Floyd Alumni Association is hosting the 15th “Outstanding Educators” Award Dinner on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at the Rock Hill Country Club in Manorville.This year’s honorees include Diana Brown-Hoppe, Caroline Ceglio, Louisa Markewitz, Chris Ryon and Michael Whelan! Congratulations to these outstanding educators past and present!
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William Floyd High School seniors Anabel Van Cott and Lydia Van Cott were both recently named among Newsday’s top 25 girls’ tennis players for the 2026 season. This is Anabel and Lydia’s second time earning this honor, having previously earned it ahead of their sophomore season in 2024.
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The Suffolk County Police Department has released a parental guide to E-Bikes and E-Scooters, including laws, age requirements, safety requirements, where and how they can ride, fines and consequences and more.
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Board of Education Policies
Contained herein are the policy statements formulated by the Board of Education of the William Floyd Union Free School District. Policy is defined as a basic plan of action. It establishes limits within which freedom of judgment can be exercised. Policy is a governing principle of management. It is a statement which has an effect on the interests of those who come under its jurisdiction. A policy may originate from the constitution, from statute, from local determinations and/or from customary patterns of formal behavior.
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