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Former Board of Education President Allenby Lyson shares a book with children at School #5.

While the weather outside was frightful, the books shared were delightful as elementary schools celebrated reading by inviting guest readers into their classrooms. The guest readers included … more

2/14/13

Oceanside Superintendent Dr. Herb Brown is retiring

Dr. Herb Brown, superintendent of schools for the Oceanside School District, announced at a Board of Education meeting on Oct. 16 that he will be retiring. Brown, who has been superintendent for … more

By Alex Costello | 10/16/12

District drafts new concussion practices

On June 19, at its last meeting of the school year, the Oceanside Board of Education adopted a new policy to help protect student athletes who suffer concussions while playing. more

By Alex Costello | 7/11/12

Small increase for lunch items

At its last Board of Education meeting on June 19, the Oceanside School District announced small increases to some of it’s a la carte lunch menu items. more

By Alex Costello | 7/4/12

Oceanside OKs evaluation systems

Part of New York State’s recent revamping of its educational standards includes an Annual Professional Performance Review for teachers and principals. At the last Board of Education meeting on June 19, Superintendent Dr. Herb Brown announced that the district had reached an agreement with the respective unions and had settled on review plans. more

By Alex Costello | 6/28/12

Candidates answer important questions

Matthew Paccione is facing Tara Byrne for the seat being vacated by Steve Foster on the Island Park Board of Education, and Henry Luft is challenging Kim Grim Garrity for her seat in Oceanside. … more

5/9/12

Allenby Lyson, longtime Board of Education trustee, steps down

One of the ways Allenby Lyson evaluates his 18 years as a school board trustee is through comparison. When the other districts start following your lead, he says, you know you’re doing a good job. … more

By Aaron Axelson | 5/9/12

Letters to the Editor

Pick Garrity for Oceanside BOE To the Editor: We strongly endorse Kim Garrity for re-election to the Oceanside school board on May 15. We have known Kim for 20 years, both in her capacity as a … more

5/2/12

Get involved in your school election now

Last June, Governor Cuomo and the State Legislature enacted a 2 percent property-tax-levy cap, limiting the increase in property taxes that a school district can collect to meet expenses — and limiting its ability to add programming to improve student performance. more

4/26/12

Henry Luft, left, is challenging Board of Education incumbent Kim Grim Garrity, center, for her seat. Seth Blau, right, is running unopposed to fill the vacant seat Allenby Lyson will be leaving.

Three running for two Oceanside seats

This year, when residents go to vote for the Oceanside School District budget on May 15, they will also have to cast a ballot for two of three people running for the position of Board of Education … more

Alex Costello | 4/25/12

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