Assistant Superintendent Jeanne Love is no longer with district

Jeanne Love, assistant superintendent for special education and pupil personnel services, is reportedly no longer with the Rockville Centre School District.

She joined the district in 2021, at a pivotal time when the schools, like other districts throughout the country, were navigating how to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

News of her departure was shared in a Facebook post from Gina-Marie Bounds, assistant vice president of the pediatric service line at Northwell Health and a resident of Rockville Centre, she notified parents of the unexpected news.

“We would like to inform you that Ms. Jeanne Love is no longer with the RVC school district. We recognize this information may come as a surprise given the proximity to the new school year, however, please understand there are no additional details at this time,” she stated.

School administrators could not be reached for comment as of press time on Tuesday, however, a glimpse of the new RVC schools website states the title is “TBD.”

Prior to joining the district, Love served as the Director of Pupil Personnel Services, ENL and Central Registration at the Wantagh School District, where she gained a wealth of experience in special education and administration.

She holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting and a Master’s in Special Education from Dowling College, as well as a Master’s in School District Administration from Stony Brook University.

Her tenure in the district was marked by her contributions to the schools, including her part in securing a $100,000 grant from the state in April 2021 for the Rockville Centre Behavioral Health Center, located at 100 Merrick Road. This funding was crucial in establishing an outpatient facility aimed at enhancing mental health services for students. She also spearheaded the district’s annual Wellness Day event.

While the district enters the new school year without Love, the SEP leadership has assured families that they have spoken with Superintendent Gaven, who assured them that the district has a contingency plan in place. Administrators have also committed to involving the SEP community in the hiring process for her replacement.

For now, parents and guardians are encouraged to reach out to their principal or school psychologist with any specific concerns regarding their children.