The Seaford Public Library’s 2015-16 budget was overwhelmingly passed by voters on April 15. A new member was also elected to the Board of Trustees in a three-way race.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/21/15
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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 . . .
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4/9/15
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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.
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By Alex Costello
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4/8/15
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The Seaford Library District will hold its annual budget vote and trustee election on April 15.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/8/15
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Local school districts will be getting a boost in state aid, following numbers that were released last week upon the passage of the New York state budget.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/8/15
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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 . . .
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4/2/15
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The Seaford Board of Education will place a second proposition on the May 19 ballot that will revise the transportation guidelines for Kindergarten students in order to keep them in line with guidelines for students in grades 1-5.
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By Laura Schofer
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4/1/15
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The fate of the Levittown school budget is now in the hands of voters. The Board of Education unanimously adopted a $201.8 million budget that would increase spending by 1.54 percent for the 2015-16 school year if approved on May 19.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/1/15
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I’ve heard a lot of local chatter lately about Common Core. I know teachers are distressed and parents confused. To be honest . . .
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3/20/15
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Library taxes in Seaford are expected to rise about $5 next year for the average homeowner, and residents can expect an increase in services.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/18/15
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