During their June 5 meeting, the South Country School District Board of Education formally recognized 20 retiring staff members and granted tenure to nine staff members. In addition, they recognized volleyball coach Larry Auth, as well as outgoing board member Cameron Trent and graduating board ex officio member Brynn Johnson.

The celebration also included a reception with food prepared and served by students in Bellport High School’s culinary program.

The board thanks the following retirees for their dedication to the district:

Bellport High School:
Lisa Carrano, Diane Collins, Regina Hays and Joanne Redigar

Bellport Middle School:
Debra Gajewski, Gregory Jeffrey, Camille Palermo and Rosemarie Yovino

Brookhaven Annex:
Carol Seidman

Central Office/Student Support Services:
Nelson C. Briggs and Renee Caldwell

Frank P. Long Intermediate School:
Josephine Messina and Mary Zaffarano

Brookhaven Elementary School:
Paula Tirelli

Kreamer Street Elementary School:
Kariann Marzilliano

Verne W. Critz Elementary School:
Lynn Cullen, Linda George, Kathleen Huck, Shelley Tooker and Erika Watson

The board also congratulates the following tenured staff members:

Bellport High School:
Nefe Abamwa, Sophia Black, Erika Della Rosa, Romelo Green, Claire Lipponer,
Kirsten Schnabel and Meghan White

Bellport Middle School/Kreamer Street Elementary School:
Kiara Braithwaite

Central Office/Student Support Services:
Beth Doyle