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Chris Van Cott, Oceanside’s assistant superintendent for business, said that funds the district borrowed from its bond were excluded from tax levy calculations.

O’side schools to see little increase in taxes

The Oceanside school tax levy will increase by less than $500,000 next year. The school district announced its maximum allowed tax levy increase — .34 percent — at its first budget meeting … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 2/17/16

O’side schools suing LIPA and County

The Oceanside School District is suing Nassau County and the Long Island Power Authority after PSEG did not pay its full tax levy after an agreement that allowed the utility to make partial … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 1/27/16

O’side cancels school trips to Europe

The Oceanside School District has canceled three high school trips to Europe in the wake of a Worldwide Travel Alert from the U.S. Department of State. “It’s unfortunate that we’re in this … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 12/23/15

O’side School Superintendent Phyllis Harrington feels the report appears to reflect the public’s criticisms of Common Core.

Task force: Overhaul Common Core

In its final report issued last Thursday, Governor Cuomo’s Common Core Task Force called on the state to place a four-year moratorium on the use of student test scores to evaluate teachers’ … more

By Scott Brinton | 12/16/15

France trip cancelled after attacks

A school trip to France has been changed in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris on Nov. 13. Oceanside schools Superintendent Phyllis Harrington announced at the Nov. 17 Board of … more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 11/25/15

State test scores show mixed results

The growing number of parents opting their children out of state English Language Arts and math tests seems to have had a mixed effect on overall scores. Oceanside saw mostly gains this year, while Island Park saw mostly losses. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 8/19/15

The Oceanside School District’s goals are grouped into different core beliefs.

Oceanside schools announce new goals

The Oceanside Board of Education revealed its district goals for the 2015-16 school year at the July 7 meeting. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 7/15/15

The final vote counts for Oceanside school district and library budgets, as well as the Board of Education election.

Oceanside budgets pass; Grim-Garrity re-elected

Oceanside overwhelmingly approved its school and library budgets May 19, and Board of Education Trustee Kim Grim-Garrity was re-elected to her seventh term. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 5/19/15

The formula used to determine tax levy increase limits. Oceanside is asking for 1.56 percent, or $1.8 million, increase.

Oceanside schools finalize $144.4M budget

The Oceanside school district has announced the final details of its nearly $144.4 million budget, which is 1.52 percent larger than the current spending plan. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 4/1/15

Superintendent Phyllis Harrington, left, assistant superintendents Chris Van Cott, Robert Fenter and Jill DeRosa at the March 17 Board of Education meeting.

Retirement costs increase to save money later

Two retirement incentives will increase costs but save money in the long run in the Oceanside school budget, according to administrators. These retirement incentives, which the board of education approved at the March 17 meeting and at the previous meeting on March 3, will drive the cost of retirement and sick leave payment from a projected $206,360 this school year to $863,515 in the 15-16 school year. more

By Rebecca Melnitsky | 3/25/15

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