Hicksville Superintendent To Receive Distinguished Service Award

Carl Bonuso, Ed.D., superintendent of the Hicksville Union Free School District, will be honored with the George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award on Saturday, Dec. 2.

The award is named after George Mitchell Estabrook, who was associated with Hofstra University in its early years and was responsible for developing Garden City into what it is today. Mr. Estabrook formed the Estabrook Construction Company and was responsible for the construction of many buildings on Hofstra’s campus as well as throughout Long Island.

Hofstra University’s Alumni Association has selected Dr. Bonuso, along with six other alumni, to be honored with this award at its 57th annual George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award Dinner. The award is given annually to those who exhibit outstanding service to the Hofstra community or who have distinguished themselves in their chosen field. Those receiving the award have shown service through research, teaching, promoting policies or helping the community.

Retired from the Wantagh School District, Dr. Bonuso is a well-known and highly regarded Long Island educator. He served as the interim superintendent of schools in Hicksville during the 2014-2015 school year and was appointed as superintendent in summer 2015. During his tenure in Hicksville, Dr. Bonuso has led the instructional and operational transformation of the district, including new initiatives and exciting innovations such as a district prekindergarten program, new middle school advisory and instructional programs, and a host of new high school electives and vocational education opportunities.

Most recently, Dr. Bonuso was selected by the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce as the Education Provider of the Year for 2015, and in 2016 was honored by the Hicksville Civic Association with its Community Service Award. Dr. Bonuso has written numerous educational articles and has served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Artillery, where his distinguished career earned him both the Army Commendation Medal and the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross.

Story, Photo courtesy of Hicksville Public Schools: Hicksville Superintendent Carl Bonuso will be honored with the George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award.