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Flag issue, discrimination claim causes community rift at East Rockaway board meeting

Standing before the East Rockaway Board of Education on March 22, Lucy Pozo fought back tears, telling the board that it had “failed me, and I’m glad to be graduating in three months’ time.” more

By Mike Smollins | 3/31/22

Conservative politics could play into school elections

The war on local school boards, teaching and history is escalating as conservative activists and Republican politicians prepare for the 2022 congressional midterm elections. more

By Alan Singer | 12/23/21

Dom Vulpis Incumbent Age: 65 Family: Wife, Kathleen; son, Dom; daughters, Marykate and Kerrianne Number of children in district: None Professional experience: Teacher and administrator for 42 years Other positions: Section VIII Athletics assistant executive director

Vulpis, Caracciolo vie for East Rockaway school board

When polls open in East Rockaway next Tuesday, incumbent Board of Education President Dom Vulpis and challenger Dan Caracciolo will appear on the ballot, vying for one board seat. Ahead of the election, the Herald asked the candidates about their goals, visions for the future and assets they would bring to the board. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/13/21

Lesli Deninno Incumbent Age: 46 Family: Husband, four children Family: I have lived in Lynbrook for the past 18 years. My husband was raised here. We are proud Lynbrook Owls. I grew up in nearby, Baldwin. Number of Children in District: 4 Professional experience: Teacher for 25 years Other positions: Represents all New York state early childhood teachers on a state-wide committee; serves as a statewide political action coordinator for NYSUT; supervisor of the district’s summer program; member of the facilities and the audit committees; former PTA president

Field of five compete for three seats on Lynbrook Board of Education

Five candidates will vie for three open seats on the Lynbrook Board of Education in next Tuesday’s elections. Ahead of the election, the Herald asked the candidates about their goals and the issues facing the district. more

By Mike Smollins | 5/13/21

We must protect Long Island’s schools

There is a storm brewing, and your child’s school is in its cross hairs. It’s not a hurricane or a tornado. It’s a fiscal tsunami, and it’s going to devastate the education system on Long Island unless Albany steps up and acts. more

By Lisa Tyson | 10/22/20

The Lynbrook Board of Education hosted its reorganizational meeting in the high school’s gym, rather than the cafeteria, on July 7 to adhere to social distancing protocols.

Lynbrook Board of Education hosts reorganizational meeting

To adhere to social distancing measures, the Lynbrook Board of Education hosted its annual reorganization meeting on July 7 in the Lynbrook High School gymnasium, instead of the cafeteria. more

By Mike Smollins | 7/16/20

A push has been made to reform the Lynbrook School District curriculum to include teachings about racial issues

Push made to reform education on racism in Lynbrook schools

The pressure for schools to expand their curriculums on the subject of racial inequality, systemic bias and modern injustices continues to increase with the strengthening of the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death. There is now a greater push than ever to widen kindergarten through 12th grade teachings in order to ensure that students learn about racism in modern times. more

By Julia Swerdin | 6/26/20

Voters approved the Lynbrook Public Schools' 2020-21 budget.

Voters approve Lynbrook Public Schools' $91.4M budget, elect Marcus, Palleschi to school board

Lynbrook voters approved the district's 2020-21 budget and elected incumbent Ellen Marcus and newcomer Patrick Palleschi to the Board of Education. The $91.4 million spending plan includes … more

By Mike Smollins | 6/17/20

The East Rockaway Board of Education is set to welcome Daniel DeMatteo and Joseph Kilgus as new members.

A Q&A with East Rockaway's newest Board of Ed. members

The East Rockaway Board of Education is set to welcome two new members as Daniel DeMatteo and Joseph Kilgus are running unopposed for board seats. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/11/20

Four candidates are vying for the Lynbrook school board.

Four vie for two Lynbook Board of Education seats

One incumbent and three challengers will vie for two seats on the Lynbrook Board of Education, while East Rockaway will welcome two new trustees after both incumbents decided not to run again. more

By Mike Smollins | 6/5/20

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