oyster bay schools

What oyster bay schools does

The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District is a publicly funded PK-12 school district operating under the New York State Education Department and serving approximately 1,500+ students across a 13.1-square-mile catchment on Long Island. The district runs three schools: Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School (PK-2), James H. Vernon School (Grades 3-6), and Oyster Bay Middle/High School (Grades 7-12), staffed by approximately 172 teachers plus 17+ central administrative and building leadership personnel. Programmatic offerings include general academics, English as a New Language, Special Services, an athletics program with 60+ teams, and a Fine/Performing/Media Arts department, all supported by a 1:1 Chromebook program and an i-Ready adaptive diagnostic platform.

The district's technology stack is composed entirely of third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: eSchoolData provides student information management and parent portal access, ParentSquare handles district-wide family communications, Google Workspace supports collaboration, ClassLink provides single sign-on, StopFinder (Transfinder) powers real-time bus tracking, FD MealPlanner manages food service menus, BoardDocs hosts board governance materials, and ArbiterSports administers athletic registration. Cybersecurity and accessibility compliance is maintained against WCAG 2.0-2.1 A/AA, Section 504, Section 508, and Title II standards. Curriculum alignment extends to NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards with explicit coverage of digital literacy, coding, and robotics/engineering.

The operating model is funded primarily through local property taxes and New York State education aid, supplemented by the universal free meals program (via contracted food service partner Whitson's Culinary Group) and Chromebook insurance fees (via Worth Ave. Group). Transportation is outsourced to Hendrickson Bus Company. Governance rests with an elected Board of Education, currently led by President Nancy Castrogiovanni and Vice President Michael Schindler, with Superintendent Dr. Francesco Ianni overseeing executive operations alongside Deputy Superintendent Maureen Raynor and Executive Director of Business & Finance Zachary Nyberg. The district distinguishes itself by maintaining the lowest true value tax rate in Nassau County while delivering one of the highest per-pupil expenditures in the county, supported by the $29 million 21st Century Capital Improvement Bond (passed 423-232 in 2022) and the approved 2026-2027 operating budget (passed 737-396).

Name

oyster bay schools

Legal name

Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District

Website

https://obenschools.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District is a New York State public PK-12 school district serving approximately 1,500+ students across three schools in Oyster Bay and East Norwich on Long Island, funded by local property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Finance, Budgeting, Procurement & AP/AR (School/District Ops) (EDAJAHAL)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary instruction
• Secondary education
• Special education services
• Student transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Oyster Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Primary funding source from local property taxes within the 13.1 square mile district boundaries. The district enjoys the lowest true value tax rate in Nassau County.
2. State Education Funding: New York State education aid and formula funding distributed through the State Education Department
3. Business & Finance Operations: Accounting, auditing, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, benefits, budget management, facilities, food service, purchasing, risk management, and transportation services
4. Food Services: Universal free meals program for all students provided through NYS Child Nutrition Universal Free Meals Program. Additional a la carte items available for purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District is a publicly funded PK-12 school district operating three schools that deliver comprehensive K-12 education to residents of Oyster Bay, East Norwich, and surrounding incorporated villages on Long Island, New York. Core offerings include general academics with college preparatory, AP, and honors coursework; specialized services such as English as a New Language (ENL) and Special Education; over 60 athletic teams; Fine, Performing & Media Arts programs; universal free meals; student transportation; and counseling/mental health services, all supported by digital tools including i-Ready, eSchoolData, and ParentSquare.

Product overview

The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District operates as a three-school district serving pre-K through 12th grade students, comprising Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School (PK-2), James H. Vernon School (Grades 3-6), and Oyster Bay Middle/High School (Grades 7-12). The district offers comprehensive educational programs including general academics, English as a New Language (ENL), Special Services, Athletics (60+ teams), and Fine/Performing/Media Arts. Technology-enhanced services include the eSchool Parent Portal, i-Ready assessments, and a K-12 Computer Science program aligned with NYS standards. District operations are supported by ParentSquare for communication, eSchoolData for student management, and various third-party platforms for bus tracking, meal services, and payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Public elementary school serving students in pre-kindergarten through grade 2, located at 150 W. Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. School hours 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM. Delivers foundational literacy, social-emotional development, and early childhood education.
• James H. Vernon School Public intermediate school serving students in grades 3-6, located at 880 Oyster Bay Rd., East Norwich, NY 11732. Bridges elementary and secondary education with academic skill development, critical thinking, and preparation for secondary education.
• Oyster Bay Middle/High School Public secondary school serving students in grades 7-12, located at 150 E. Main St., Oyster Bay, NY 11771. School hours 7:45 AM to 2:16 PM. Offers comprehensive academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs including AP and honors courses, college preparation, and career readiness.
• K-12 Technology & Computer Science Program Curriculum aligned with NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards covering digital literacy, digital citizenship, coding, and robotics/engineering, supported by a 1:1 Chromebook program.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program offering 60+ teams across fall, winter, and spring seasons for middle and high school students, including registration through ArbiterSports platform.
• Fine, Performing & Media Arts Department Program providing instruction in music, fine art, theatre, and TV production/media arts with emphasis on creative thinking and cultural connections. Recognized with the 2026 Long Island Press Best for Music Education award.
• Special Services Department Department providing special education services including related services (speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling), resource room, inclusion programs, and self-contained special education classes.
• English as a New Language (ENL) Program Program for English Language Learners offering stand-alone ENL instruction, integrated reading/writing/ELA courses, and integrated content courses in math, science, and social studies.
• i-Ready Online Learning Platform Online learning platform providing diagnostic assessments and personalized lessons in reading and math at students' individual skill levels, with progress monitoring.
• Chromebook Insurance Program

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the smallest school districts on Long Island providing individual attention to each student
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Whitson's Culinary GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted food service provider for the district. Whitson's provides meals through the NYS Child Nutrition Universal Free Meals Program, offering breakfast and lunch to all students at no cost. Contact: Wendy Schaal, Food Service Director.
• Hendrickson Bus CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent transportation company providing busing services to all eligible students in grades K-12. Handles daily transportation, field trips, and non-public school transportation as required by NYS Education Law.
• Worth Ave. GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides Chromebook insurance program for student devices. Insurance covers accidental damage, theft, and power surge protection for school-issued Chromebooks.
• Common Sense EducationminorOthersRecognition program for digital citizenship and technology use in education. District received Common Sense Education District recognition badge for 2025-2026.
• OBEN Arts FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501(c) nonprofit organization that bridges the gap between limited school budgets and diverse student needs in the arts. Provides supplementary funding for transportation, field trips, scholarships, and cultural enrichment opportunities.
• eSchoolDatacoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system providing online portal access for parents and students to view grades, report cards, progress reports, schedules, and attendance records.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict-wide communication platform used for mass announcements, emergency notifications, newsletters, and ongoing communication with families and staff.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Locust Valley Central School District: Adjacent Long Island / Nassau County public school district serving PK-12. Co-recognized with Oyster Bay in the 2026 Long Island Press 'Best for Music Education' award, indicating comparable program offerings and similar demographic profile.
• Herricks Union Free School District: Neighboring Nassau County public school district serving the Albertson / Roslyn Heights area with similar fiscal profile and K-12 structure. Comparable in size, programming, and community engagement model.
• Jericho Union Free School District: High-performing Nassau County public school district with similar demographic profile and academic reputation. Comparable in funding model, technology integration, and standardized test performance on Long Island.
• Roslyn Union Free School District: Affluent Nassau County public school district serving the Roslyn Heights area. Comparable in size, demographic profile, and per-pupil expenditure tier, with similar emphasis on college preparation and extracurricular programming.
• Syosset Central School District: Long Island / Nassau County public school district with comparable scale, programming breadth, and affluent demographics. Often used as a benchmark for high-performing suburban NY districts.

Broad incumbents

• Success Academy Charter Schools: Major NYC-based charter school network operator. Operates in the same K-12 public education space but serves a very different demographic and geographic market, making it a thematic rather than direct peer.
• KIPP Foundation: National network of public charter schools serving K-12 in underserved communities. Operates in a broader K-12 public education space with scale that far exceeds any single Long Island district, but does not directly compete in affluent suburban markets.

Others

• ParentSquare: District-to-family communication platform used by the district as its primary mass communication channel. Relevant as a core technology partner and indicator of the district's parent engagement infrastructure.
• PowerSchool: Provider of K-12 student information systems and operational platforms. A competitor or alternative to the district's eSchoolData SIS and a dominant vendor in the broader K-12 education technology market.
• Curriculum Associates (i-Ready): Ed-tech vendor providing the i-Ready diagnostic and personalized learning platform used by the district. Relevant as a key existing technology partner and indicator of the broader K-12 assessment/learning ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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