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Voters approved the Oceanside School District's $157.2 million budget on Tuesday
Voters approve Oceanside School District's $157.2M budget for 2019-20
Voters in the Oceanside School District voted to approve the proposed $157.2 million budget for the 2019-20 school year and supported two Board of Education candidates in an uncontested race. The … more
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Higher ed needs a shake-up
It seems every politician under the sun is scrambling to deal with the out-of-control costs of higher education in the U.S. And with good cause. more
The polling place for Island Park is Lincoln Orens Middle School. Voting will take place on May 21 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Polls open Tuesday for school budget, board candidate votes in Oceanside, Island Park
Polls will open for the school budget votes and school board elections in Oceanside and Island Park on May 21 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Here’s what you should know before filling out your ballot. more
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The Oceanside and Island Park school districts each have uncontested races for the Board of Education on May 21.
Meet the school board candidates in Oceanside, Island Park
Three Board of Education trustees are running unopposed for re-election in the Oceanside and Island Park school districts. Communities will vote for the uncontested school board positions and school budgets on May 21. more
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With the Long Island Power Authority seeking to reduce its property tax payments at four power plants, including the E.F. Barrett Generation Station in Island Park, residents from Island Park and Northport have banded together in protest.
Island Park, Northport residents team up to protest LIPA tax case
As the Long Island Power Authority continues to seek a reduction in its property-tax payments on four National Grid-operated power plants — including the E.F. Barrett Generation Station — Island Park residents met with a Northport-based coalition on April 11 to protest the efforts, which would significantly raise taxes in the communities. more
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We must rethink state testing for grades 3-8
Welcome to another annual rite of spring: the state exams for grades three through eight. more
Oceanside School District’s budget vote will include a separate ballot measure, in which voters will decide on using money from a capital reserve fund for artificlal-turf field repairs and interior door replacements at the high school.
Oceanside, Island Park unveil proposed 2019-20 school budgets
Oceanside and Island Park school officials have presented their proposed budgets for the 2019-20 school year, which emphasize facility repairs and security enhancements. Both districts are proposing budgets with tax-levy increases below the state’s 2.67 percent cap. more
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Lincoln Orens Middle School will undergo several construction projects this summer.
Island Park Board of Education gives updates on summer projects
This summer, Island Park’s Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School and Lincoln Orens Middle School will receive major upgrades through several bond, capital and FEMA-funded projects. As a result of the months-long construction, the schools will not host their usual summer programs. more
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College admission can’t be about cheating
The collegiate world was rocked last week when 50 (mostly wealthy) parents, including Long Island’s Lori Loughlin, of “Full House” fame, were accused of being part of a bribery and cheating scheme . . . more
Structural racism on display on L.I. schools’ sports fields
Long Island is one of the most segregated metropolitan areas in America, and segregation in our schools is getting worse, according to the Long Island-based ERASE Racism. more
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