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Get involved in the school budget process

In the coming weeks and months, local school districts will be planning their 2016-17 budgets, deciding how to allocate their pieces of that very large pie. It’s our right to have a say in how that money will be spent. more

1/21/16

A chance to rethink Common Core

The Massachusetts State Board of Education recently rejected the battery of state exams required by the Common Core curriculum. It was a bold –– and pathetic –– move on the board’s part. more

12/3/15

Newly re-elected school board Vice President Stewart Mininsky, left, Superintendent of Schools David Weiss and Trustees Dr. Dennis Ryan and Roy Lester announced the results of this year’s budget vote at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting.

L.B. school budget passes, Tangney and Mininsky retain seats

By a vote of 1,140 to 462, residents overwhelmingly approved the Long Beach School District’s $131.9 million budget for 2015-16 on Tuesday. The 71 percent approval is the largest passing margin in more than 15 years, school officials said. more

By Matthew Ern | 5/19/15

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

School Board President Pat Gallagher, center, presided over his last board meeting on June 10. He is retiring from the board after 12 years of service

Gallagher ends his run on school board

Long Beach Board of Education President Pat Gallagher held court over his last meeting on June 10, after choosing to retire from the board after 12 years of service. His colleagues shared well … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 6/26/14

Incumbent Dr. Dennis Ryan, far left, candidate Lynn Gergen, moderator Harris Dinkoff, and candidates Maureen Vrona and Warren Vegh at Monday’s forum.

L.B. school board hopefuls square off

Four candidates running for two seats on the Long Beach Board of Education took part in Monday’s Central Council Parent Teacher Association candidates’ forum at the Long Beach Public … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 5/7/14

School board candidate’s forum to be held Monday

On Monday night, the Long Beach Central Council Parent Teacher Association will host its candidate’s forum — an opportunity for residents to get to know the Board of Education candidates and … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 5/2/14

The school board recently named William Stroud the new principal at LBHS.

School board appoints new principal at LBHS

The Long Beach Board of Education appointed William Stroud as principal of Long Beach High School at the April 8 meeting. His appointment is effective July 15. A nationally recognized educator … more

By Rosemary Leonetti | 4/18/14

Candidates change in school board race

The race for two Board of Education seats has already taken a turn, with one contender pulling out, and two others officially declaring their candidacy. Last week, the Herald reported that Board … more

By Alexandra Spychalsky | 4/17/14

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