LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Malverne High School upon the occasion
of receiving the Schools of Opportunity Gold Award by the National
Education Policy Center

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishment clearly demonstrate an enduring
pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of the Empire State;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Malverne High
School upon the occasion of receiving the inaugural Schools of Opportu-
nity Gold Award by the National Education Policy Center to be celebrated
at a Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, in the Howard
T. Herber Middle School Auditorium, Malverne, New York; and
WHEREAS, Designed as a School of Opportunity by the National Education
Policy Center, Malverne High School serves as a model, informing and
inspiring the efforts of educators and communities throughout the United
States, and promotes both excellence and equity; and
WHEREAS, The National Education Policy Center seeks to identify and
recognize excellent public high schools which actively strive to close
opportunity gaps by engaging in practices which build on students'
strengths, thereby creating engaging and supported learning opportu-
nities for all students; Malverne High School is one such outstanding
school; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of Principal Dr. Vincent Roma-
no, Malverne High School maintains a health school culture which encour-
ages students to engage in rigorous coursework while maintaining a
success for all students philosophy that is built around expanding
learning opportunities well outside the traditional school day; and
WHEREAS, Malverne High School expanded access to higher-level Advanced
Placement courses while providing support such as increased class time
and an additional class period every other day; this innovative initi-
ative is coupled with an extensive, eight-week after-school review
program leading into the College Board Examinations; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Malverne High School provides a comprehensive
SAT/ACT/PSAT prep program that meets on weeknights and Saturday mornings
throughout the Summer, Fall, and Winter months; and
WHEREAS, Malverne High School also provides additional learning time
through regularly scheduled extra-help sessions, as well as an after-
school Homework Center which gives students access to subject-specific
teachers, computers, and peer tutors; in addition, a mentoring program
assigns teachers to students who need intervention to achieve success;
and
WHEREAS, This remarkable school has teamed up with local colleges to
provide students with enrichment in math and science through Adelphi
University's Saturday STEP program; during the Summer months, English
language learners receive services from Hofstra University, which helps
students to continue to expand their language development when school is
not in session; and
WHEREAS, Malverne High School is a school where no student falls
through the cracks, and newcomers to the school are met with support;
this vital institution proactively addresses problems by meeting with
incoming at-risk eighth grade students as early as June, and a summer
program is then designed to keep them involved in school and help them
transition into the high school; and
WHEREAS, Students participate in a wide variety of activities, from
strength and conditioning, to discussing current events, to volunteering

at a local soup kitchen; they also have the opportunity to meet impor-
tant personnel who will advocate and support them throughout their high
school career; and
WHEREAS, Organizations which seek to enhance the education of our
youngest students help to provide children a solid knowledge base upon
which to build their future studies; and
WHEREAS, It is only fitting that this Legislative Body extend its
highest commendation to the administration, teachers, staff and parents,
both past and present, of the Malverne High School for their dedication
and commitment to the children, school and community in the creation of
a better world for the children of tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, Malverne High School has been an integral part of the history
of its community, representing a dynamic, responsive and positive force
within the educational system of New York State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Malverne High School upon the occasion of receiving the Schools of
Opportunity Gold Award by the National Education Policy Center; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Principal Dr. Vincent Romano, Malverne High School.