Lynbrook schools superintendent remains positive during coronavirus pandemic

The Lynbrook Board of Education recently hosted a virtual board meeting, where Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak offered a positive message to the community.

While explaining that everyone is trying to find a new normal, Burak thanked the community for its patience as the district had to quickly transform how instruction is given by adapting to remote learning.

“This is an unprecedented time in our lives, yet now is also a time for which we will emerge stronger and wiser,” she said. “It is with great resolve that we will all get through this together. It is through this adversity that we will all build our resilience so that we are better able to handle the next crisis we face.”

Burak also thanked the volunteers who have help with the district’s food distribution line, which, to date, has served nearly 5,000 meals. She also thanked the Island Harvest Food Bank and the Vineyard Church from Rockville Centre for donating additional meals to families in need.

Additionally, Burak voiced her appreciation for the Lynbrook community for participating in the district’s food and thank you card collection. Some of the donations were sent to the Our Lady of Peace and St. Raymond’s food pantries. She encouraged the community to continue to donate food to the pantry at Lynbrook High School and thanked Lynbrook Police Chief Brian Paladino, who shared that the Lynbrook Police Benevolent Association will also be donating food.

Courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools; compiled by Mike Smollins.