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At Monday’s Lawrence Board of Education meeting, district officials unveiled the preliminary 2012-13 school budget. From left were Trustee Dr. David Sussman, board Vice president Murray Forman, Superintendent Gary Schall and President Dr. Asher Mansdorf.

To offset a $3.2 million increase in payroll, employee benefits and special education and transportation costs, the Lawrence School District is offering a retirement incentive to at least 13 teachers, will outsource its Universal Pre-K program and is planning other cost-cutting measures, Superintendent Gary Schall said at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. more

JEFFREY BESSEN | 3/15/12

Lawrence Superintendent Gary Schall said the district plans to cut teacher positions in the Pre-K program and at the high school.

More Lawrence cuts are coming

With a decline in revenue of $4.3 million, including substantial drops in federal and state aid, and expenses expected to increase by approximately $2 million due to salary hikes and health insurance payments, the Lawrence School District is planning to cut jobs for the second straight school year. more

JEFF BESSEN | 1/26/12

The Lawrence Board of Education is holding nearly twice as many meeting this school year compared to last year. Board President Dr. Asher Mansdorf has also offered to meet in residents’ homes to facilitate better relations with the community.

Returning to the business of education

Beginning with the organizational meeting on July 5, the Lawrence Board of Education has meetings scheduled for every month through the 2011-`12 school year except for May. This is a huge change from last school year when only six meetings were scheduled. more

JEFF BESSEN | 11/3/11

Murrary Forman won a third, three-year term as a Lawrence school district trustee.

Lawrence school budget was approved

Voters approved the 2011-12 $93.1 million Lawrence school budget on Tuesday. This fiscal plan is nearly 1 percent less than the current budget, yields no change in the tax levy and includes an annual decrease of $96 in school property taxes for the average homeowner. more

JEFF BESSEN | 5/18/11

Approve District 15 budget, keep incumbents on the board

The proposed Lawrence School District budget of $93.1 million, which includes a $96 reduction in school property taxes should be supported by the community. more

5/12/11

Lawrence plan would spend less

The polls will be open on Tuesday in the Lawrence School District for voters to approve or reject a $93.1 million budget and vote for Board of Education candidates. more

JEFF BESSEN | 5/12/11

Meet the Lawrence BOE candidates

The Lawrence Central Council PTA is sponsoring a "Meet the Candidates Night" on Wednesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Lawrence Middle School Cafeteria. more

4/27/11

Lawrence School District adopts budget

Five weeks after unveiling its draft budget the Lawrence School District adopted its proposed budget at the Board of Education meeting on March 22. more

JEFF BESSEN | 3/31/11

Lawrence High School, above, has 15 Advanced Placement classes and district administrators say that despite budget issues programs will not be cut.

Schall: No program cuts next year

An initial draft of the Lawrence School District’s proposed budget is expected to be presented at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday at Lawrence Middle School. The meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. more

JEFF BESSEN | 2/9/11

Another round of layoffs in District 15

For the third time in seven months, the Lawrence School District plans to lay off staff. Twenty-seven hall monitors, clerical and grounds crew employees were notified on Dec. 6 that their positions could be eliminated as early as Dec. 31 as a cost-saving measure, pending Board of Education and Nassau County Civil Service Commission approval. more

ANN E. FRIEDMAN | 12/15/10

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