Connetquot Central School District
Academic Excellence, Creativity, Mutual Respect And Self-Reliance
Welcome to Connetquot Central School District —
A Shared Mission
The Connetquot Central School District of Islip, through strong community partnerships, will develop life-long learners, for a global society. We recognize the unique merits of each student, and we are committed to providing students with exemplary learning experiences that will fully develop their potential in the arts, academics, athletics, and altruism in an environment of dignity and respect.
Dear Connetquot Community,
I am honored to serve as the Acting Superintendent of Schools for the Connetquot Central School District, following last night’s resignation of Dr. Joseph Centamore.
Returning to the district means a great deal to me and is both a privilege and a responsibility I do not take lightly. Having previously served as a Director of Social Studies (2015-2017) and an Interim Principal at Sycamore Elementary School (2023), I have had the opportunity to work alongside dedicated educators, supportive families, committed staff and this engaged community. Those experiences gave me a deep appreciation for the values, traditions and unwavering commitment to student success that define Connetquot.
In addition to my previous work in this district, I have served as the Executive Director of Instructional Technology for the Carle Place School District, the Director of Social Studies and an elementary principal for the Smithtown School District and the chairperson and teacher in the social studies department for the Port Washington School District. With a passion rooted in teaching, I have also served as a lecturer at Stony Brook University for the past six years. Before entering the field of education, I proudly served as an NYPD officer, and while teaching was called up and completed a tour of duty with the Army National Guard in Iraq.
As Acting Superintendent, my priority is to ensure a smooth transition while maintaining the stability and momentum of our schools. Our focus will remain on providing exceptional educational opportunities, supporting the well-being and growth of every student and working collaboratively with our faculty, staff, families and community partners.
I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to serving our students and community. Please know that my door is always open, so please do not hesitate to reach out should you need assistance at any time.
Sincerely,
Bryan Frank, Ed.D.
Acting Superintendent of Schools
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There are currently several available openings in the Connetquot Central School District’s 2026-2027 Universal Pre-Kindergarten program. The available spots are within the program’s 9:50 a.m.-2:50 p.m. timeslot at the Idle Hour Elementary School location in Oakdale.
To be eligible, your child must turn 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2026. Applications are available here on the district’s website.
All completed forms and required documentation must be submitted to and approved by Central Registration via email at UPKapplication@ccsdli.org; faxed to 631-244-2294 or mailed to Central Registration, which is located at John Pearl Elementary School, 1070 Smithtown Ave., Bohemia, NY 11716.
This program is funded by a New York State grant and there is no cost to the applicant. Parents must provide transportation to and from the program.
Dear Connetquot Family,
The District would like to invite members of our community to participate on a Budget Advisory Committee for the upcoming school year. Your feedback is encouraged and valued.
If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact me at jcentamore@ccsdli.org.
Sincerely,
Joseph T. Centamore, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
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