New Teachers
BMUST's Member Program in an effort to help the increasing number of new teachers excel in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District. Through a district wide New Teacher Committee as well as building level committees, we have developed a network of assistance for our new teachers. This program has proven to be very successful and was the first place winner in the 2001 NYSUT New Member Program Contest.
An essential part of assisting our new teachers is our Mentoring Program. Each new member is paired up with a mentor who is available to discuss any questions or concerns. This has greatly improved our lines of communication throughout the district.
The New Member Program also focuses on the importance of getting to know its newest members. We have held various social events in an effort to help new and experienced members get to know each other and to encourage everyone to become involved members. Such events have enabled us to develop the relationships that have helped BMUST become what it is today.
Any new member who has a question or concern should certainly feel free to seek out their mentor or building New Teacher Committee Chairperson. The building and district level committee chairpeople are listed below and can be reached at their respective buildings or through the union office at ext. 1068.
An essential part of assisting our new teachers is our Mentoring Program. Each new member is paired up with a mentor who is available to discuss any questions or concerns. This has greatly improved our lines of communication throughout the district.
The New Member Program also focuses on the importance of getting to know its newest members. We have held various social events in an effort to help new and experienced members get to know each other and to encourage everyone to become involved members. Such events have enabled us to develop the relationships that have helped BMUST become what it is today.
Any new member who has a question or concern should certainly feel free to seek out their mentor or building New Teacher Committee Chairperson. The building and district level committee chairpeople are listed below and can be reached at their respective buildings or through the union office at ext. 1068.
100 Hours
Building Level Representatives:
Merrick - Lisa Shapiro
Calhoun - Catherine Arresto
Mepham - Anthony Augugliaro
Grand - Meg Billia
Kennedy - Russell Lella
MAP - Joe Netto
List of acceptable items for 100hrs
Merrick - Lisa Shapiro
Calhoun - Catherine Arresto
Mepham - Anthony Augugliaro
Grand - Meg Billia
Kennedy - Russell Lella
MAP - Joe Netto
List of acceptable items for 100hrs
COVID-19 Update: Extension of Certain Certificates Expiring on August 31, 2020
May 4, 2020. The Initial certificate, Initial Reissuance, Conditional Initial certificate, Provisional certificate, and Provisional Renewal are valid for a limited period of time. These time-limited certificates have an expiration date of either August 31 or January 31, depending on the effective date of the certificate.
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, educators who hold an Initial certificate, Initial Reissuance, Provisional certificate, or Provisional Renewal with an expiration date of August 31, 2020 will have the expiration date extended to January 31, 2021 in order to provide them with the time needed to complete the requirements for the next level certificate. These certificates have been automatically extended to January 31, 2021 in the TEACH online system.
In addition, educators who hold a Conditional Initial certificate with an expiration date of August 31, 2020 will have the expiration date extended to August 31, 2021 in order to provide them with the time needed to complete the edTPA requirement for the Initial certificate. This certificate has been automatically extended to August 31, 2021 in the TEACH online system.
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, educators who hold an Initial certificate, Initial Reissuance, Provisional certificate, or Provisional Renewal with an expiration date of August 31, 2020 will have the expiration date extended to January 31, 2021 in order to provide them with the time needed to complete the requirements for the next level certificate. These certificates have been automatically extended to January 31, 2021 in the TEACH online system.
In addition, educators who hold a Conditional Initial certificate with an expiration date of August 31, 2020 will have the expiration date extended to August 31, 2021 in order to provide them with the time needed to complete the edTPA requirement for the Initial certificate. This certificate has been automatically extended to August 31, 2021 in the TEACH online system.