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School board president Kristin Ochtera asked for the public’s input in the district’s search for a new superintendent. Trustee Neil Schloth is at left.

The search is on: East Rockaway schools begin looking for superintendent, hires consultant

Strong leadership, an open-door policy, good grant writing and a vision for improving education were some of the qualities that members of a small control group said they were seeking in a new … more

By Mary Malloy | 3/27/13

East Rockaway School superintendent to retire

After 11 years with the East Rockaway School District — the last five as superintendent — Dr. Roseanne Melucci announced her retirement at a Board of Education meeting last week. “When I … more

By Mary Malloy | 2/20/13

The Kiwanis Club of East Rockaway donated $2,000 worth of gift cards to the East Rockaway School District on Monday, who will then distribute the gift cards to families in need. Pictured from left are Superintendent Dr. Roseanne Melucci, Kiwanis Treasurer Debbie Hirschberg, Lieutenant Governor for the Long Island Southwest Division of Kiwanis Ethel Gilloon, Rhame Avenue Elementary School Principal Laura Guggino and district psychologist Tina Smith.

East Rockaway Kiwanis Club donates gift cards

As people across East Rockaway continue to rebuild their homes and businesses after the destruction of Hurricane Sandy, every little bit of encouragement or and size donations helps. more

By Brian Croce | 2/14/13

East Rockaway high school on the mend

A river ran through it — and the high school has been inoperable ever since. On the evening of Oct. 29, Hurricane Sandy sent a furious tidal surge of water from Mill River, just yards behind … more

By Mary Malloy | 1/23/13

Parents and residents waiting in line to speak at the microphone at the East Rockaway High School meeting.

What will the East Rockaway school board do?

The fate of the East Rockaway school district’s two elementary schools is now in the hands of the Board of Education, which will decide on March 20 whether to reconfigure the schools so that … more

By Mary Malloy and Brian Croce mmalloy@liherald.com | 2/9/12

The East Rockaway school district has elementary schools north and south of Main Street.

East Rockaway schools consider Princeton Plan

By Mary Malloy and Clarissa Hamlin Mmalloy@liherald.com or chamlin@liherald.com The East Rockaway School District is studying a redistricting plan that would group its elementary students by … more

By Mary Malloy and Clarissa Hamlin | 10/26/11

Clarissa Hamlin/Herald Marcy Tannenbaum, director of Finance and Operations, left, and School Superintendent Dr. Roseanne Melucci at the April 4 Budget Advisory Committee meeting.

East Rockaway Schools decide on new budget

The East Rockaway Board of Education unanimously approved a $34.3 million proposed budget at their April 12 meeting. The plan, which calls for a 2.94 percent increase and 3.77 percent tax levy, which must still be approved by voters on May 17, includes keeping all current clubs, sports teams, the district’s enterprise program, and new programs for students with autism and disabilities, among other items. “At a certain point, it’s really up to the community what they want for their schools,” said Schools Superintendent Dr. Roseanne Melucci. more

By Clarissa Hamlin | 4/21/11

The higher cut scores mean many students who were scoring at Level 3 are now at Level 2. This year, across the state, 53 percent of all students tested passed the ELA exam compared with the 77 percent last year. Math proficiency dropped dramactically from 86 percent to 61 percent.

Raising the bar on student testing

Test scores seemed to have fallen throughout New York and across Long Island after the State Education Department raised the bar at all grade levels in an effort to better prepare students for higher education. more

Andrew Hackmack and Judy Rattner | 8/4/10

East Rockaway High School's Class of 2010

East Rockaway High School held its graduation ceremonies on June 25 in the Harry Bunting Auditorium with a filled-to-capacity audience of proud family members and friends there to witness the culmination of 13 years of schooling for the Class of 2010. more

Mary Malloy | 6/30/10

East Rockaway school budget passes

Residents in the East Rockaway School District said “yes” the second time around with a resounding 990 to 548 in a vote held at the high school on Tuesday. more

Mary Malloy | 6/16/10

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