We are responding to the article “District 30 looks to increase minority hiring” (April 1-7). As the three parents on the Clear Stream Avenue principal search committee, we are quite perplexed by numerous statements questioning the ethical and transparent nature of the interview process.
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4/21/10
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There will be no challengers for any seats in the upcoming Board of Education elections in Valley Stream. The vote will take place on May 18, along with a vote on the school budget.
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Andrew Hackmack
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4/21/10
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A new initiative to increase the diversity of District 30’s teaching staff has already drawn the concern of some Board of Education members. As part of the newly adopted strategic plan, school leaders will look to increase minority hiring, as four out of every five students are not white.
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Andrew Hackmack
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3/31/10
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The District 30 Board of Education unanimously adopted its proposed spending plan Monday night, which is expected to slightly lower taxes. Voters will have their say on the $31.4 million budget on May 18.
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Andrew Hackmack
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3/24/10
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Second-graders at Clear Stream Avenue School have found their own special way to help those affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Each student designed a T-shirt to show they care for fellow children in another nation.
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Andrew Hackmack
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3/3/10
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Local school leaders support a plan by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli which would allow districts more flexibility with a retirement benefit fund.
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Andrew Hackmack
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2/24/10
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The District 30 Board of Education is considering a spending plan that would raise the tax levy 1.36 percent next year. The board will likely adopt its proposed 2010-11 budget in March, then send it to voters in May.
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Andrew Hackmack
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2/17/10
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District 30 Board of Education trustee Maria Fletcher announced she will not run for re-election in May. Hers is the lone seat up on the board this year.
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Andrew Hackmack
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2/10/10
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The new math program in District 30 is getting rave reviews from teachers, who say that students really enjoy learning their 1-2-3’s and beyond.
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Andrew Hackmack
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2/10/10
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Valley Stream’s four school districts stand to lose about $4 million in state aid if Gov. David Paterson’s proposed cuts for next year become reality.
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Andrew Hackmack
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2/3/10
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