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Baldwin’s board of education will meet on May 30 to rehash its budget proposal. The stakes in this second round of financial talks are increased.

Baldwin’s proposed 2013-14 school budget of $121.6 million was voted down by the community in an emotionally charged election last week. The spending plan, which included a tax levy increase of … more

By Chris Connolly | 5/29/13

Joel Press and Deborah Rebore, right and second from far left at the table above, have been elected to the Baldwin School Board.

Baldwin budget goes down at 55.8 percent, both challengers elected

A proposed budget of $121.6 was voted down in Baldwin as only 55.8 percent of voters backed the spending plan. more

By Chris Connolly | 5/21/13

Deborah Rebore, left, Mary Clark, Kim Taylor and Joel Press are the candidates for Board of Education this year. Detailed profiles of each will appear in next week’s Herald.

Budget debate dominates PTA forum

When the Board of Education election and budget vote is held at Baldwin High School on May 21, ballot casters will face a difficult decision. Up for re-election are Kim Taylor, current board president, and Mary Clark, the board’s second-longest-serving trustee — two distinguished, hardworking women experienced in handling the crises that seem to buffet Baldwin year after year. more

By Chris Connolly | 5/8/13

99 layoff notices went out to Baldwin teachers — though some may be rehired.

14 percent of teachers at risk

The Baldwin school district issued layoff notices to 99 of its teachers at the beginning of the month. The news was met with gasps from most associated with the district, but according to both the Baldwin Teachers Association and the district, the situation, while far from rosy, may not be as bleak as it first appears. more

By Chris Connolly | 3/13/13

Board adopts budget

As expected, the Baldwin school board last week unanimously adopted a budget proposal for 2013-14. The plan was hashed out during a series of public meetings and work sessions over the last few months, and includes a 7 percent tax levy increase. more

By Chris Connolly | 3/7/13

Board votes to exceed tax levy limit in budget proposal

Baldwin’s school board voted last week to pierce the New York state tax cap of 3.14 percent in its budget proposal next month. The board will present a spending plan that would increase taxes on the average Baldwin home by 7 percent. A 60 percent “supermajority” of voters will have to approve for the budget to pass. more

By Chris Connolly | 2/6/13

Transportation referendum meeting on Feb. 19

A public meeting to discuss the proposed transportation referendum has been scheduled for Feb. 19, at 7 p.m., in the high school auditorium. The referendum itself will be held at BHS from noon to 9 p.m. on Feb. 26. more

1/30/13

At the Baldwin School District’s first budget work session, trustees and administrators discussed how to present a transportation referendum and the quest for a supermajority as two facets of a single vote.

Schools see promise in survey

The Baldwin School District recently conducted a phone and Internet survey of parents and residents to gauge their receptiveness to a 2013-14 budget that would exceed the state’s tax levy increase cap for the district of 3.14 percent. more

By Chris Connolly | 1/30/13

Dr. James D. Mapes, Superintendent of Baldwin Schools.

School district to conduct budget survey

The Baldwin School District will conduct a telephone and Web-based survey in the next few days to gauge resident input as school officials formulate the 2013-14 budget. more

By Chris Connolly | 1/9/13

Dr. James Mapes, Superintendent of Baldwin Schools, sent letter to both parents and teachers last week explaining the measures the district was taking in the wake of Sandy Hook.

Schools react to Sandy Hook

In the wake of the school shooting in Connecticut last week, the Baldwin School District sent letters to both parents and staff advising them of the measures it was taking to ensure student safety — both mental and physical. more

By Chris Connolly | 12/20/12

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