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Survey for parents and East Rockaway residents

This past year the East Rockaway Board of Education set a goal to complete a baseline survey gauging parent/community satisfaction as it relates to academics, athletics, extra-curricular activities, … more

5/11/11

Lynbrook schools’ final budget proposal

Facing several mandated increases, officials found a way to balance the budget without cutting any programs for next year. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 3/30/11

The South middle school offers the more scheduling flexibility and more land space.

Saying yes to artificial turf in Lynbrook

Heated discussions about a possible artificial-turf field for the district have ended — at least until May. At the Lynbrook Board of Education’s last budget work session, on March 23, trustees voted 4-3 to offer a proposition for a $4.6 million artificial-turf complex in the upcoming district election. The money, trustees said, will come from the district’s reserves, and its Renovation and Improvement of Facilities fund. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 3/30/11

Members of the executive board of the Malverne Association of Classroom Aides and Monitors — from right, President Bianca Donnelly, Yvette Holler, Lisa Combs, Nancy Witowski and Dorothy Rotondi — claim the school board’s failure to settle their contract is a result of discrimination.

Aides allege BOE discrimination

Classroom aides and lunchroom monitors in the Malverne school district are sick of working without sick days, vacation time and, most important, respect. “We feel like we’re treated … more

By Lee Landor | 3/16/11

The Lynbrook school district plans to use half of its retirement reserve fund to pay for pension costs increases, leaving only $500,000 in the fund.

Turning to their schools' reserves?

For several local school districts, balancing budgets is becoming a daunting challenge. Higher pension costs, a loss of state aid and a possible state tax cap have many school officials looking to tighten their spending plans. Gov. Andrew Cuomo released his first budget proposal on Feb. 1, and districts are being told to tap into their reserve funds to make up for the possible, impending state aid cutbacks and a proposed 2 percent tax cap. Many administrators say they have few options for dealing with increasing costs. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 2/16/11

Bond approval shows confidence: Superintendent

Malverne taxpayers passed a $14.1 million education bond last week, effectively approving Malverne school district’s request to upgrade, repair and expand its two elementary school buildings … more

Lee Landor | 11/24/10

Malverne taxpayers approve $14.1 mil school bond vote

Malverne taxpayers passed Propositions 1 and 2 on Tuesday, effectively approving a $14.1 million educational and facilities bond put forth by the Malverne Union Free School District's Board of … more

Lee Landor | 11/16/10

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