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Kate Freeman, near right, pictured last year, led a breakdown of the proposed 2019-20 district budget at this month’s board of education meeting. Superintendent John DeTommaso, far right, said he was excited about some of the district’s new programs.

With state aid flat, school heads propose small tax-levy increase

Residents will cast their votes on the 2019-20 Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District budget on May 21. The $163 million spending plan calls for a 2.17 percent tax-levy increase — smaller than last year’s 2.65 percent hike. more

By Andrew Garcia | 4/11/19

State standardized tests have pitted parents against education officials for years, and this year, Bellmore-Merrick officials have again told parents they support their decision to opt their children out, while parents in the Merrick elementary district received a letter urging them to make sure their children take the tests.

Opt-out letters conflict riling school district parents

With state standardized tests in grades three to eight beginning this week, administrators in Bellmore and Merrick — the epicenter of the parent-led “opt-out” movement —have been reaching out to parents, who were feeling anxious since the State Education Department threatened last year to begin cracking down on districts with low test-participation rates. more

By Erik Hawkins | 4/4/19

Students at Cornwell Avenue showed support for their favorite team in the Super Bowl by donating soup cans to make an impact in the community.

Students from Cornwell, Chestnut host ‘Souper Bowl’ in West Hempstead

Students at West Hempstead Union Free School District’s Cornwell Avenue School and Chestnut Street School have combined their excitement for the Super Bowl and aiding the community as they took … more

2/7/19

Some New Year’s wishes for our leaders

As we begin a new year, I’d like to share some of my wishes for the next 12 months for our leaders at all levels of government. Let’s start on Long Island. more

1/4/19

A militarized school is not a safe school

The New York Times reported last week that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was weighing the use of federal grant money to arm teachers across the country. more

8/30/18

Meet the North Bellmore Board of Education candidates

North Bellmore School District voters will have the chance to meet the four candidates vying for two seats on the Board of Education next week. more

4/25/18

Kate freeman, left, is the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District’s assistant superintendent for business, and John DeTommaso is its superintendent.

Bellmore-Merrick District adds security, programming in budget

The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District will send a $159.8 million 2018-19 budget to voters on May 15, which includes a tax levy increase of 2.65 percent. The tax levy increase is gentler than the current year’s, which is 2.98 percent, according to Kate Freeman, the district’s assistant superintendent for business. more

By Erik Hawkins | 4/12/18

Community Cupboard organizers Karin McMahon, in scarf; Darlene Boden, in red T-shirt; and Catrina Christensen, behind her, with student volunteers, recently collected donations for the Cupboard’s expansion effort.

Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard opens its doors wider to those in need

Since 2016, a service for many in the Bellmore-Merrick community has operated from a book room in the Brookside school building on Meadowbrook Road. more

By Erik Hawkins | 3/8/18

Now’s the time to speak up on school budgets

As far back as 1993, there was talk at the highest levels of government of consolidating Long Island school districts to save money and provide greater resources for the Island’s poorest districts. That debate is likely to be resurrected . . . more

1/25/18

Students in the BMBroadcasting program at Mepham High School in North Bellmore were busy on a recent Thursday preparing for an important show featuring an interview with the school principal, Eric Gomez. Among them were, clockwise from top left, sophomores Colleen Hefferen, of Bellmore, and Aidan Carolan, of North Merrick; senior Jason Spiller, of Bellmore; and junior Michael Daniels, of North Merrick. Simulating authentic workaday situations is at the heart of experiential learning, educators say.

Experiential learning, vocational education making a comeback

Part five in the series “Educating the 21st Century Child.”Mepham High School broadcast teacher Stu Stein often holds class in the dark, and with virtually every surface in his … more

By Scott Brinton | 12/22/17

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