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State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office audited the Long Beach School District, and found what it described as concerning financial management practices.
Long Beach school district responds to state audit
The Long Beach School District responded to a state audit raising concerns about surplus funds and budgeting transparency, defending its financial practices. more
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Lindell Elementary School is one of the three designated locations for voting next Tuesday.
2024-25 budget and capital plans for Long Beach schools ready for vote
The Long Beach Board of Education finalized its $155.9M 2024-25 budget, including key initiatives and infrastructure improvements. Vote is on May 21 at local schools. more
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The possibility of closing East Elementary School, which has been one of the focuses of budget discussions, was shelved at Tuesday’s meeting.
Long Beach School District reveals 2024-25 second budget draft
Long Beach School District's $155.9 million second budget draft for 2024-25 addresses funding challenges while prioritizing student needs. Learn about community input and efforts to ensure educational excellence. more
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East Elementary School’s future has been a frequent discussion at board meetings, with the possibility of closure lingering.
Community engagement surges as Long Beach school budget vote nears
How Long Beach School District navigates budget concerns and a school potential closure. Community engagement rises as May vote approaches. more
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The Long Beach Board of Education held a meeting Tuesday discussing the budget and potential cuts.
Long Beach School District faces tough choices amid budget discussions
Explore the budget dilemmas facing Long Beach schools: layoffs, program cuts, and the uncertain fate of East School. more
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School officials, community members and five state legislators, including Sen. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, front, fourth from left, gathered outside the Long Beach schools’ administration building on Feb. 1 to voice their opposition to a cut in state aid.
Funding formula review pending as Long Beach Schools face budget uncertainty
Since Jan. 16, when Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her proposed fiscal year 2025 budget, educators have been focused on state aid for local schools. The governor’s spending plan includes about … more
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School Board Vice President Sam Pinto voiced his disappointment in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget.
Long Beach speaks out against Hochul’s plan to cut school aid
Elected officials gathered at the Long Beach school district administration building last week to speak out against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget cuts to schools. Parents, educators, … more
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Long Beach High School students presented this month’s student showcase featuring the district’s computer science program.
Long Beach Students showcase new program at BOE meeting
The Long Beach Board of Education met for its rescheduled meeting Jan. 16, initially planned for Jan. 9 but delayed due to inclement weather. The spotlight of the meeting centered on the high … more
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The Channel park homes are without bulkhead protection and are one of the most susceptible areas to flooding.
Sandy repairs lacking at Channel Park
Long Beach’s Channel Park Homes were neglected after Hurricane Sandy, according to a report released last week by ERASE Racism, a Syosset-based civil rights organization. It concluded that there had been a lack of remediation at the public housing development, and that mold-infested homes there continued to pose a health hazard. more
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The city sent a letter to various federal agencies this week asking them to address the findings of a report that found a lack of remediation in Channel Park Homes after Hurricane Sandy.
City calls on feds to address concerns at Channel Park
In the wake of a study released by ERASE Racism last week that raised concerns about health and safety issues at the Channel Park Homes after Hurricane Sandy, the city sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FEMA and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery this week calling on those agencies to address the report’s findings. more
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