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Dr. Paul Lynch, the Lynbrook School District’s assistant superintendent for finance, operations and information systems, center, said that seven projects covered by a $28.9 million bond, approved by voters in 2017, were the first to be approved by the State Education Department.

Lynbrook school officials set to award contracts for seven projects covered by $28.9 million bond

Lynbrook School District officials will soon award contracts for some of the projects that will be covered by the $28.9 million bond that voters approved in October 2017, which will fund many upgrades and repairs at all of the district’s buildings. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/9/19

Letters to the Lynbrook/East Rockaway Editor (May 9-15)

This week's letters to the Editor focus on the upcoming Lynbrook Board of Education election. more

5/8/19

The Board of Education elections in Lynbrook and East Rockaway are set for May 21.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway have contested Board of Education races

The Lynbrook and East Rockaway school districts will each have four candidates vying for two seats on the Board of Education in the May 21 election. more

By Melissa Koenig and Mike Smollins | 5/2/19

Dr. Melissa Burak, Lynbrook schools superintendent.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway school districts to provide budget materials, Board of Education ballots in English and Spanish

For the first time, the Lynbrook and East Rockaway school districts will provide ballots for May’s budget votes and Board of Education elections in both English and Spanish. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/4/19

Be a part of the school budget process

It’s school budget season, and as districts begin laying out their 2019-20 spending plans, it’s a critical time for residents to attend Board of Education meetings. more

2/7/19

If the East Rockaway School District’s proposed $30.5 million bond were approved, the high school’s technology building would be connected to the main building.

East Rockaway School District proposes $30M bond

The East Rockaway School District is seeking public comment on its proposed 15-year, nearly $30.5 million bond, which Board of Education members and district officials presented at a facilities forum on Jan. 29. more

By Melissa Koenig | 2/7/19

At each Board of Education meeting, Trustee Alicemarie Bresnihan speaks about the events she has attended that month.

Lynbrook trustee enters 44th year on Board of Education

Whether it’s a play, a concert, a game or any other outing, it’s common to spot Lynbrook Board of Education Trustee Alicemarie Bresnihan at school district events. And she is not slowing down as she enters her 44th year as a board member, making her one of the longest-tenured trustees in the state. more

By Melissa Koenig | 1/10/19

Members of the Lynbrook Board of Education voted to alter the district’s Voyager Program at its Dec. 12 meeting.

Lynbrook Board of Education votes to modify Voyager Program

On Dec. 12, the Lynbrook School District’s Board of Education voted to modify the district’s Voyager Program for intelligently gifted students to offer both a pullout enrichment program and an enrichment-for-all program in the 2019–20 school year. more

1/3/19

The Lynbrook Board of Education discussed Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order, which restores voting rights to individuals on parole.

Lynbrook BOE wary of sex offenders voting in schools

Lynbrook School District Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak said she contacted the Fifth Precinct of the Nassau County Police Department after Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order that expanded the right to vote to individuals on parole, including those convicted of sexual offenses. more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/27/18

Lynbrook High School guidance counselor Laurie Mitchell and Principal Joseph Rainis spoke about the district’s new policy, in which a Regents exam will count for 10 percent of a student’s final grade.

Lynbrook's Do No Harm Regents practice reversed

The Lynbrook School District’s Do No Harm rule has been overturned for the 2018–19 school year and replaced by a practice in which students’ Regents exam grades will count for 10 percent of their final grades, district officials said at a Sept. 12 Board of Education meeting. more

By Melissa Koenig | 9/20/18

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