Hempstead High School - Colonial Yearbook (Hempstead, NY)

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DR. W. AMOS KINCAID Superintendent IN THE eyes of Dr. Amos Kincaid, Hempstead High School is | getting better by the day. Hempstead High was indeed fortunate to have Dr. Kincaid come to our school in 1947. In the five years that he has been here, Dr. Kincaid has devoted limitless time and energy to improve school conditions in our community. Some of his numerous duties and responsibilities as Superin- tendent of Hempstead Schools involve hiring and assigning teachers and arranging in-service training for the staff. The general adminis- tration of all schools in District One is also supervised by our Super- intendent of schools. Dr. Kincaid was born in Ohio and attended school and college there. Coming to New York, he earned his Masters Degree and Doctor of Education at Columbia University. Among Dr. Kincaid's leisure activities are music, bridge and golf, but above all, fishing. He spends what little time he has for himself enjoying these recreations. His preference in food runs to thick, juicy steaks. 12

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ON the third Thursday of every month, upon entering the School Superintendent's Office, one finds a busy group of people discussing the financial affairs and policies of our school system. These persons, who meet regularly to discuss and decide upon important matters, are members of the Board of Education. At its open meetings, the Board devotes long hours in reaching decisions and formulat- ing policies in connection with running a school system. The members of the Board of Education pass judg- ment on all building additions and alterations. Our new Band Box is a result of their deliberations. As representatives elected by the taxpayers, their main duty is to see that the school system is managed as smoothly and efficiently as possible. These village residents who are most generous with their time are prominent business men and women in Hemp- stead and nearby towns. While trying to provide us with the very best of school equipment and build- ings, the Board must also avoid spending more tax money than is entrusted to it. We speak for the entire student body when we say how much we appreciate the time, effort and results of our Board of Education. II BOARD OF EDUCATION Left to right. Row I: Dr. Hyman Geller, Treasurer; Margaret E. Doty. Clerk; Rus- sell G. Booth, Presi- dent; C. H. Tunni- cliffe Jones, Attor- ney. Row II; John J. Feldis. Arnold A. Conklin. Dr. W. A. Kincaid, Superinten- dent of Schools; Robert J. Hartnett, Secretary.

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OFFICE I AND IA OFFICES I and IA take care of all the school district business in matters relating to the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools. This includes all financial matters and bonded indebtedness of the district and of its one high school and six elementary schools. The various state, federal and bond reports, payrolls, withholding tax, civil service and retirement records, and the recording, analysis and distribution of the cost of each school are handled through this office. The rental of and repairs to all school buildings and other school properties, and the purchasing of supplies and equipment are conducted by these offices. Matters relating to non- resident students as well as the banking and accounting of the High School Cafeteria Fund and the sixty or more High School Activities Accounts are also handled here. Hilda Hardy Margaret Doty Amelia Cave Jeanette Siegmann Edith Schwedes Audrey VanDuzee