LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 10th Anniversary of Roosevelt
Children's Academy

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate an enduring
pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of this noble Empire
State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 10th Anniversary of Roosevelt Children's Academy, to be cele-
brated on Saturday, May 22, 2010, at the Hofstra University Club in
Hempstead, New York; and
WHEREAS, Charter schools are tuition-free public schools created by
parents, educators, and community leaders, open to all students, that
operate under a five-year contract, or charter; charter school students
are required to take all state tests, and must comply with laws regard-
ing health, safety, civil rights and special education; and
WHEREAS, Charter schools are independent and do not answer to a local
school district superintendent or board of education; instead, each
charter school is run by its own board of trustees, responsible for
overseeing the school and ensuring its success; and
WHEREAS, Because charter schools are not bound by many of the state
laws and regulations governing public education, they are free to devel-
op their own curriculum, choose staff, set educational goals, offer a
longer school day and school year, and establish their own standards for
student behavior; and
WHEREAS, Known as Long Island's first charter school, Roosevelt Chil-
dren's Academy was created by members of the Roosevelt community that
felt a great need for a public education alternative; the focus of the
Academy is on the core skills of reading, language, writing and math-
ematics; and
WHEREAS, Led by Principal Roxanne Greco Ashley, Roosevelt Children's
Academy is organized to provide an extended day, a high degree of indi-
vidualized instruction, and an innovative research based academic
curriculum; parents are considered as partners in their child's educa-
tion; Roosevelt Children's Academy is a school rich with tradition and a
school developing a history of academic excellence; and
WHEREAS, The Roosevelt Children's Academy has been an integral part of
the history of its community, representing a dynamic, responsive and
positive force within the educational system of New York State; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 10th Anniversary of Roosevelt Children's Academy; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Principal Roxanne Greco Ashley.