Annual legislative breakfast covers school security, mental health issues

On February 2nd the Syosset, Jericho and Plainview/Old Bethpage PTAs and district associations hosted the 7th Annual Legislative Breakfast at Harry B Thompson Middle School in Syosset.  Over 100 community members, including parent, teachers and students attended to discuss school security, student mental health and other education-focused issues with elected officials and subject matter experts.

Panel participants included NYS Superintendents Assn President Dr. Lorna Lewis,  NYS Assn of School Psychologists President Dr. John Garruto, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, NYS Senator Jim Gaughran, NYS Senator Kevin Thomas, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, NYS Assemblyman Charles Lavine, Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker and Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan.

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