Springs Has New Tool in Case of School Emergencies

Eric Casale, the Springs School principal, was behind the wheel of a golf cart newly donated by the East Hampton Golf Club for use in emergencies. Next to him, from left, were Debra Winter, the district superintendent, Chris Varga, a school security officer, Laura Foty, an administrative assistant, and Tom Barnard, the club's general manager.

Judy D’Mello

Apr. 30, 2018

Judy D’Mello

The East Hampton Golf Club, on Accabonac Road and Abraham's Path, donated an electric golf cart to the Springs School on Friday for use in the event of school emergencies, said Debra Winter, the district's superintendent.

"This donation comes at a very important time to permit the district to respond more quickly to situations that arise on our property," she wrote in an email. "It will help transport sick or injured children from the [outer] building or our fields, be used by security and our athletic department, nurse, and custodians. We are extremely grateful to this generous donation."

Laura Foty, an administrative intern at the school, together with her colleague Rachael Cook, a special education teacher, facilitated the donation by contacting Tom Barnard, the general manager at the golf club and a parent of a Springs student, and Barry Bistrian, one of the original owners of the club.

As the cart was delivered to school, Chris Virga, the newly-hired security guard at the school, said, "This a proactive step the school has taken. The golf cart is a very good tool to have in the case of an emergency."