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Public hearing October 28 on renewing the Riverhead Charter School
What happened
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Riverhead Middle School Cafetorium to hear comments on the Riverhead Charter School's request to renew its charter for five years, July 1, 2027 to June 30, 2032. The school serves kindergarten through grade 12 and proposes enrollment of 1,244.
Why it matters to families
Charter school tuition is paid from the district's budget (about $19 million planned for 2026-27), so the renewal affects what Riverhead taxpayers pay. This is a chance for residents to speak before any renewal decision.
The evidence
The district's official notice cites state Education Law section 2857(1) and regulation 8 NYCRR 119.4. The notice does not say who makes the final renewal decision or when. The board's regular meeting follows the district's posted calendar.
The source
Notice of Public Hearing – Riverhead Charter School renewalSee the full record for Riverhead Central School District.
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