District 30 school officials are considering closing the Washington Avenue Kindergarten Center next year in an effort to save money, as it faces a possible 12 percent cut in state aid.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/23/11
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Dozens of Shaw Avenue School parents came out to the District 30 Board of Education meeting on Monday night in support of Principal Angela Hudson, after rumors surfaced that she wouldn’t be getting tenure.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/2/11
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After nearly 15 years in the private sector, Lisa Rutkoske is now working for the good of the public. She is Valley Stream District 30’s new assistant superintendent for business, taking over for Ed Cullen who left for Baldwin.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/22/10
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District 30 could take part in a purchasing consortium led by Nassau County, however school officials are still finding out if the deal would be a worthwhile partnership.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/11/10
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It’s generally a joyous time when the holiday spirit is in the air. But for families and individuals who have recently lost a loved one, a well-meaning “Have a happy turkey day” or “Be thankful for family” may summon feelings of loss and longing rather than wintry cheer.
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Chris Connolly
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11/24/10
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Last June, Randy Eckers, a longtime Oceanside resident, received a phone call that he never really expected — a complete stranger had leukemia and Eckers was a preliminary match for a bone marrow …
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Alex Costello
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11/3/10
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On Sept. 22, the Rockville Centre Library dedicated the Elaine and Irving Gelston Jr. Art Book Collection.
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10/13/10
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Fifty bereaved parents who were helped by Elaine Edden Stillwell after losing their child, gathered to honor her at a special surprise dinner at Rocco’s in East Rockaway on Aug. 22, celebrating her recent retirement from the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
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9/8/10
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Maria Fletcher’s involvement with District 30 schools began from the moment her daughter entered kindergarten in the early 1980s. She attended the very first PTA meeting of the year at Forest Road School, and from there her desire to be a part of the educational system only grew stronger.
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Andrew Hackmack
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6/30/10
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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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