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George Haile, president of the North Merrick School District Board of Education, center, and Jonathan Butler, vice president of the school board, left, listened as David Feller, district superintendent, spoke at a board meeting this school year.

The budget for next school year would sustain funding for the district’s functions and programs, according to Superintendent David Feller. more

5/13/15

Butch Yamali, president of the Merrick School District Board of Education, left, listened as Dr. Dominick Palma, district superintendent, spoke at a board meeting this school year.

Merrick to vote on schools budget

The district would add one English as a new language teacher, who would rotate between Birch, Chatterton and Levy-Lakeside, and two special education teachers, who would work at Birch and Levy-Lakeside. more

5/13/15

Voters back North Merrick Library budget

A strong majority of residents who voted on the North Merrick Public Library’s 2015-16 budget — more than 68 percent — supported the proposal, which will take effect July 1. more

5/7/15

Merrick Library budget easily passes

An overwhelming majority of residents who voted on the Merrick Library’s 2015-16 budget — more than 83 percent — supported the proposal, which will take effect July 1. more

4/22/15

The state budget: some good, some bad

For weeks New Yorkers heard rumors that when the state’s budget battles finally ended, teacher performance would be measured more effectively, elected officials would be held to higher ethical standards . . . more

4/9/15

State budget to increase L.I. infrastructure

At first blush, it may seem like the 2015-16 state budget doesn’t include much for Long Island. But thanks to Sen. Dean Skelos, Long Island will be getting about $1.1 billion for infrastructure in the coming year. more

By Alex Costello | 4/8/15

Let's do teacher evaluations right

Now that the State Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have apparently reached a budget agreement that includes a revised teacher evaluation system, we hope the State Education Department takes the time to create effective and judicious rules . . . more

4/2/15

Library budget would pierce cap

The North Merrick Public Library is seeking a 3.54 percent tax-levy increase next year — more than double a tax-levy cap the state set. more

By Brian Racow | 4/2/15

Merrick Library unveils 2015-16 budget

The Merrick Library’s 2015-16 budget would modestly raise spending on public services, building maintenance and operating costs. If voters approve the budget on April 15, the library’s tax levy would increase 2.16 percent. more

By Brian Racow | 3/25/15

Charter schools are a win for taxpayers

I’ve heard a lot of local chatter lately about Common Core. I know teachers are distressed and parents confused. To be honest . . . more

3/20/15

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