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Barnum Woods is one of five elementary schools in the East Meadow School District that will take part in a uniform plan to accommodate children next year who refuse to take the state-mandated English and math assessments.

The opposition voiced by the East Meadow School District’s Board of Education earlier this month to the Common Core State Standard’s reliance on high-stakes testing and teacher evaluations has met with praise across the district, according to three building principals. more

By David Weingrad | 7/22/15

East Meadow school district trustees, clockwise from top left, Jeffrey Rosenking, Scott Eckers, Melissa Tell, Joseph Danenza, Brian O’Flaherty, Vice President Marcee Rubinstein and President Joseph Parisi.

Board of Ed takes stand against Common Core

The East Meadow School District Board of Education has publicly voiced its opposition to the controversial, state-mandated Common Core State Standards, criticizing in particular the program’s reliance on high-stakes testing and its ties to teacher and administrator evaluations. more

By David Weingrad | 7/15/15

Melissa Tell defeated nine-year incumbent Melissa Tell by 32 votes. Brian O'Flaherty staved off challenger Adam Sackowitz to earn another three-year term.

One new trustee on Board of Education

Residents elected a new trustee to the Board of Education last week, as challenger Melissa Tell defeated nine-year incumbent Walter Skinner, by just 32 votes, 2,608 to 2,576. more

By David Weingrad | 5/27/15

The Leon J. Campo Salisbury Center serves as the administrative offices for the East Meadow School District and hosts Board of Education meetings.

Tensions rise at school board meeting

Complaints from residents that a lack of communication and transparency in the East Meadow School District has created a toxic relationship between the administration and parents were the focus at last week’s Board of Education meeting. more

By David Weingrad | 5/6/15

For volunteers, to give is to get

Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . . more

4/16/15

It's not too late to get involved in the school budget process

Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . . more

2/25/15

EAST MEADOW: support the budget; re-elect Fanelli

East Meadow School District residents can’t lose when they go to the polls on Tuesday. There they will decide whether to support the district’s proposed 2014-15 budget of $191.1 million — a 1.53 percent increase over the current spending plan. more

5/15/14

Joseph Danenza, at left, Scott Eckers and Corey Fanelli are running for school board in this year's election. Danenza, a four-year incumbent, is running unopposed. Eckers is a first-time challenger against Fanelli, who has sat on the board since 2010.

Two running for one seat

When East Meadow School District residents vote on whether to approve the district’s proposed 2014-15 budget on Tuesday, they will also decide on a seat on the Board of Education. more

By David Weingrad | 5/14/14

Get involved in school budgeting

The average homeowner in Nassau County typically spends 60 to 65 percent of his or her local taxes on schools. Don’t you want to know how your money is being spent? more

3/27/14

School Board passes Veterans exemption

The East Meadow School District’s Board of Education on March 6 unanimously approved the veterans’ tax exemption, which will provide tax relief to veterans who live in the community. more

By David Weingrad | 3/26/14

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