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Stephen Witt, right, will step down from the Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education at the end of the school year. Above, Witt was joined by Scott McInnes, the board president, at the Hewlett-Woodmere Memorial Day parade in 2014.

Stephen Witt’s service to the Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education stretches across three decades, beginning in 1984. It was interrupted by a hiatus from 1996 to 2003, and it is coming to an end on June 30. more

By Tyler Marko | 4/26/18

Lawrence and Hewlett-Woodmere superintendents Dr. Ann Pederseon and Dr. Ralph Marino Jr. will lead their respective school districts through the budgeting process.

School budgeting made simple?

Since the beginning of the school year, and for the uninitiated that is actually July 1, not a day in September, districts have been reviewing, turning over and working on their next operating budget. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/25/18

The Lawrence Board of Education approved tenure for four teacher at the July 10 meeting, including special education teacher Valerie Perrotta. From left were Lawrence Elementary School Assistant Principal Jackie Beckman, Ellen Perrotta, Perrotta and LES Principal Rina Beach.

Lawrence BOE reorganizes for another year

Bouquets, both of flowers and words, were handed out at the Lawrence Board of Education organizational meeting in the middle school cafeteria on July 10. The trustees in attendance re-elected Murray Forman president and Dr. Asher Mansdorf vice president of the board, respectively. Dr. Ann Pedersen presided over her first BOE meeting as superintendent and four teachers were granted tenure. more

By Jeff Bessen | 7/20/17

Incumbent Lawrence Board of Education Trustee Dr. Asher Mansdorf, left, is being challenged by Woodmere resident Asher Matathias.

Cast your ballot for school trustees

In just over three weeks, voters in the Hewlett-Woodmere and Lawrence school districts will cast ballots not only for their respective budgets, but also for Board of Education trustees, on May 16. All terms are three years, and begin on July 1. more

By Jeff Bessen and Diana Colapietro | 4/27/17

Hewlett-Woodmere School District residents can head to the Woodmere Education Center to vote on six propositions, including the budget on May 16.

Voting on the school budget, trustees is May 16

On May 16, eligible voters in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District could go to the polls from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Woodmere Education Center at 1 Johnson Place in Woodmere to vote on six propositions. more

By Diana Colapietro | 4/13/17

Secretary of Education nominee Betsy DeVos’s advocacy of private and charter schools concerns local public school officials.

District officials are concerned by DeVos

Officials in the Hewlett-Woodmere and Lawrence school districts have expressed concern about Betsy DeVos, President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education. more

By Diana Colapietro | 2/1/17

Thank a school trustee today

It is probably among the nation’s most thankless jobs –– Board of Education trustee. School board members spend untold hours . . . more

10/27/16

New York Cosmos plan for Elmont school comes up short

A plan to transform an underused basketball court on the grounds of Clara H. Carlson Elementary School, in Elmont, by professional soccer team the New York Cosmos has failed to reach its funding … more

By Steve Smirti | 8/3/16

Superintendent Dr. Ralph Marino Jr., left, and Trustees Mitchell A. Greebel and Daniella Simon were sworn in at the Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education organizational meeting at the Woodmere Education Center on Monday.

Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education reorganizes for the new school year

At Monday’s Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education’s organizational meeting at the Woodmere Education Center, new Trustee Daniella Simon took the oath of office and was installed as a board member for a three-year term. more

By Diana Colapietro | 7/13/16

Get involved in the school budget process

In the coming weeks and months, local school districts will be planning their 2016-17 budgets, deciding how to allocate their pieces of that very large pie. It’s our right to have a say in how that money will be spent. more

1/21/16

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