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According to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget, Hewlett-Woodmere would receive $203,395 more in state aid for the 2013-14 school year, and Lawrence, $572,935. The charts above illustrate what is included in each district’s operating revenues for the current budget.

Hewlett-Woodmere and Lawrence districts face fiscal challenges

Despite the possibility of receiving an increase in state aid in 2013-14, the Hewlett-Woodmere and Lawrence school districts still face financial challenges created by the state tax levy cap. more

By Ann Friedman | 8/27/14

The Hewlett-Woodmere School District’s budget spending figures for the past three school years. CE&S is adult education, summer school and other community-oriented services.

Turnout low at Hewlett-Woodmere budget forums

Howard Goldstein was one of only a few residents who attended the Hewlett-Woodmere School District’s budget forum on March 27. He said that at one time, these meetings were well attended, but people seem to care less and less as they pay more and more in taxes. more

By JVanessa Parker | 4/2/14

Get involved in school budgeting

The average homeowner in Nassau County typically spends 60 to 65 percent of his or her local taxes on schools. Don’t you want to know how your money is being spent? more

3/27/14

The Lawrence Board of Education will decide on one of three budget options presented at the March 10 meeting.

Lawrence puts three options on the table

Though the Lawrence School District will reduce its workforce by three, the proposed 2014-2015 budget includes a spending increase of $2.54 million over the current $93.1 million fiscal plan. more

By Jeff Bessen | 3/12/14

Hewlett-Woodmere district officials discussed the proposed budget for the 2014-15 school year at a public forum on March 9.

Hewlett-Woodmere schools’ proposed budget up $2.5 million

Eight new programs and six possible new hires — five of them teachers — are part of the proposed 2014-15 Hewlett-Woodmere School District budget, which totals $112.1 million, $2.5 more than the current spending plan with a $2 million increase in the tax levy. more

By Vanessa Parker | 3/12/14

Residents can ask questions and present concerns at the budget forum being held at the Woodmere Education Center on March 9.

Tax-levy cap at 2.1 percent in Hewlett-Woodmere

The tax-levy cap for the Hewlett-Woodmere School District is estimated to be 2.1 percent for the 2014-15, according to district administrators, who also said that spending could increase by about $2 million from the $97.1 budget. more

By Vanessa Parker | 3/5/14

An increased amount of tax reductions has resulted in school district residents paying a higher tax rate than what was originally expected.

‘Sticker shock’ as tax rates rise

The Lawrence and Hewlett-Woodmere school districts are part of the Nassau County chorus that is placing the blame of a higher tax rate on the county’s assessment system that is currently granting a substantial amount of tax reductions. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/16/13

In the fight against bureaucracy, the taxpayer wins

Last week, taxpayers across Long Island voted on their school districts’ proposed budgets. There are 124 school districts across Long Island, and 95 percent of their spending plans passed. more

5/31/13

Incumbent Harold Kislik, left, and Central Council PTA Co-president Mitchell Greebel, right, were re-elected and elected, resectively to the Hewlett-Woodmere Board of Education. Fred Usherson lost for the second consecutive year.

Lawrence Board of Education result still not official

A recount of votes in the Lawrence school board race between Jesse Lunin-Pack and Tova Plaut has Plaut in the lead now by 37 votes, according to a statement released by Lunin-Pack. more

By Jeff Bessen and Ann Friedman | 5/21/13

The Lawrence School District has six candidates running for the Board of Education. From left are Dov Herman, Tova Plaut and Jesse Lunin-Pack, who are vying to replace Dr. Solomon Blisko.

School balloting this Tuesday

Residents in the Lawrence and Hewlett school districts can vote on their respective budgets and for Board of Education candidates on Tuesday. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/15/13

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