Dr. Donald A. James

Proud Superintendent of Commack UFSD, Ed. Strategist, Adj. Prof of Ed. Law & School Business, Developer & Advocate for Balanced, High Performance Schools

[Dr. Donald A. James @commack_supt]

@Greg_Berck It seems NYS/NYSDOH are abdicating their responsibility to issue either new guidance (which governs schools) or a statement affirming current guidance. Its deplorable at that they refuse to offer direction!!

[Stephanie O’Brien @DrStephOBrien]

My favorite @jaymctighe quote: “Is the juice worth the squeeze?!” Is the product yielding the right evidence?

[Dr. Donald A. James @commack_supt]

@educationweek The description is misleading. The conditions for going to 3 feet do not match many areas in the country - especially metropolitan areas. Now communities are confused.

[Dr. Donald A. James @commack_supt]

@lohud @GarySternNY After reading the guidance closely, secondary schools in high infection zones as identified by the CDC which includes most of NY, must remain at 6 feet and barriers no longer count. Happy to discuss further.

[SportsRush @SportsRushh]

Win and you’re in for @CommackSchools and @bshs_athletics boys hoops. After 1Q... The Marauders lead 19-7. The winner plays Brentwood tomorrow in the Conf I semi.

[Commack Schools @CommackSchools]

Commack Cougars Boys Basketball beat Bay Shore tonight in a nail-biter come-from-behind 47-44 win! Tomorrow Conference 1 Semifinal v. Brentwood at noon (away). #GOCOUGARS #BoysBB #CommackHighSchool #CommackSchools #Mack

[Dr. Donald A. James @commack_supt]

Correction - second bullet.

[Dr. Donald A. James @commack_supt]

Why is there still “confusion” about six feet vs three feet. NYSDOH seems clear. Read third item in SANNYS update @nyscoss @gberck

[Dr. Donald A. James @commack_supt]

@ricktimbs @Greg_Berck FYI.

[Dr. Donald A. James @commack_supt]

@cbrownmwcsd @ricktimbs @Greg_Berck Seems NYSDOH took a position. This was in a SAANYS newsletter.

[Commack Schools @CommackSchools]

Commack girl fencing had an amazing come from behind victory to beat Half Hollow Hills 14-13 on Wednesday #Mack #CommackCougars #CommackHighSchool #CommackSchools

[Commack Schools @CommackSchools]

Dr. James and the Board of Education are advocating to bring all of our seniors together for graduation, and sent letters to our NYS legislators and @NYGovCuomo #Classof2021 #OneCeremony #Advocate #CommackHighSchool #CommackSchools
Letters on home page https://t.co/cSvS546kAM

[Commack Schools @CommackSchools]

Win! and a next step for our athletes - NYS DOH updates guidelines and clears the way for "high risk" sports IF local health department approves. Commack is now advocating at the county level. #LetThemPlay #Mack #Athletes #CommackSchools

[Commack Schools @CommackSchools]

Commack's advocacy efforts for our athletes paid off today with this announcement! We want to play! @SuffolkCoHealth #safetyfirst #CommackSchools Thank you @Commack_supt and #CommackBOE #Mack

[Dr. Donald A. James @commack_supt]

@CommackSchools @SuffolkCoHealth Let them Play! @SteveBellone

[Dr. Donald A. James @commack_supt]

@Greg_Berck Thanks

[Dr. Donald A. James @commack_supt]

@CoachJohnBuck @lacetothetop Let them Play! With proper precautions, it will be safe!

[Dr. Donald A. James @commack_supt]

@CommackSchools @NYGovCuomo Let them Play!

[Commack Schools @CommackSchools]

Dr. James and the members of the Board of Ed feel strongly that participation in athletic programs in our schools is important for our students and have sent letters to @NYGovCuomo & our NYS Senators and Assemblymen regarding the postponed 2020-2021 seasons. #CommackSchools