LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bay Trail Middle School upon the occa-
sion of its designation as a School to Watch on May 21, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishment clearly demonstrate an enduring
pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of the Empire State;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Bay Trail Middle School upon the occasion of its designation as a School
to Watch; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by Essential Elements, the Schools to Watch program
honors those schools which have distinguished themselves in academic
excellence, developmental responsiveness, social equity, and organiza-
tion and structure; and
WHEREAS, With this designation, Bay Trail Middle School joins 17 other
schools in New York State and just over 200 other schools nationwide to
receive this most prestigious honor; in addition to receiving the offi-
cial School to Watch banner on Friday, May 21, 2010, the school will be
recognized at a National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Thursday,
June 24, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Principal Winton Buddington, Bay
Trail Middle School, located in Penfield, New York, a suburb of Roches-
ter, offers a unique learning experience for students in grades 6-8; and
WHEREAS, With an enrollment of over 1100 students, Bay Trail Middle
School is a large school, however, students benefit from a House system
within the school which allows for a smaller, more family-oriented envi-
ronment; and
WHEREAS, Students remain in the same House throughout their middle
school years, allowing teachers to get to know them well as they meet
weekly to discuss each student's progress; students also benefit from
the school's learner-centered focus which seeks to help all students
reach their academic potential through differentiated instruction; and
WHEREAS, In addition to its wide variety of academic programs, Bay
Trail Middle School offers students numerous opportunities in the arts,
athletics and extracurricular activities; and
WHEREAS, Bay Trail Middle School's designation as a School to Watch
stands as a resolute testimony to the School's standards of excellence,
its uncompromising values, unparalleled dedication, and the special
teamwork of its family of students, parents, teachers and administra-
tors, who share common goals and uncommon expectations; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Bay Trail Middle School upon the occasion of its designation as
a School to Watch, noting the significance of its accomplishment and
recognizing the role such effective schools play in shaping the quality
of life in their community, State and Nation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bay Trail Middle School.