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John Venza, one of District 24’s security guards, looked over the new monitoring system at the William L. Buck School with principals, standing from left, Mark Onorato, Dr. Scott Comis and Rosario Iacono, before the Dec. 12 board meeting.

Valley Stream schools boost security plans

Dec. 14 marked the one-year anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., in which 26 children and adults died, and which brought school safety to the forefront of the national conversation. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/18/13

The District 24 Board of Education is considering a deal that would allow Superintendent Dr. Edward Fale to retire, and then come back with a new, reduced-salary contract.

District 24 revisiting Fale’s contract

The District 24 Board of Education is nearing completion of a deal with Superintendent Dr. Edward Fale that would allow him to retire, yet keep working for the Valley Stream elementary district for another 3½ years. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/13/13

District 24 revamps safety plan for ’13-14

Visiting a District 24 school this year will be more difficult than it had been, as a series of security enhancements that are taking effect this month, Superintendent Dr. Edward Fale announced last week. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 9/4/13

Passing rates on the New York state assessments in Valley Stream's elementary school districts.

Test scores drop in Valley Stream, state

State test scores plummeted to historic lows in most school districts in Nassau County and New York, a result that was expected following the implementation of a more rigorous curriculum less than a year ago. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/14/13

Jacob Piccioli, Meghan Casey and Jessica Sierzega were the winners of this year’s George Shebitz Memorial Essay Contest in District 24.

They wrote, they won

In District 24, those who make an impact in the lives of children are never forgotten. Two people in particular are still making a difference even though they have passed on. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/12/13

Frank Nuara did not seek re-election for an eighth term on the District 24 Board of Education, but said he will miss serving the community and his thankful for the opportunity to benefit children’s education.

Well wishes for departing District 24 trustee

When the District 24 Board of Education holds its reorganization meeting in July to swear in its new and re-elected members, one familiar face will not be taking the oath of office. After 21 years of service, Frank Nuara decided not to seek re-election for this year’s vote on May 21. more

By Brian Croce | 5/29/13

Brooklyn Avenue School Principal Dr. Scott Comis helped second-grader Mia McKenna with an assignment while visiting her class on Monday. District 24’s proposed budget maintains all current levels of support for students.

Decisions on Valley Stream budgets looms

Valley Stream’s four school districts are among the 96 percent of districts statewide proposing budgets with tax levy increases at or below the tax-cap limit. Each budget will require only a simple majority to pass when voters head to the polls on Tuesday. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 5/16/13

Fifth-graders at the William L. Buck School honed their English Language Arts skills on Monday in preparation for the state assessments, which begin on April 16.

Let the testing begin

When students sit down to take their mandated English Language Arts assessment the third week of this month, and then math a week later, fewer will pass than last year. That’s the message from the New York State Education Department, which recently sent out a memo to school officials, warning them to expect a drop in scores. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/4/13

District 24 Superintendent Dr. Edward Fale highlighted the many programs that will continue next year under the proposed 2013-14 budget.

'Quality education' kept in tact in District 24

To begin his budget presentation to the Board of Education and public on March 20, Superintendent Dr. Edward Fale ticked off the many programs he said makes District 24 a special and unique place. A short while later, the board adopted the proposed $28.7 million spending plan that will go to voters in May. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/27/13

An independent security expert has recommended changes at the main entrances of District 24's elementary schools.

District 24 to bolster security

An independent security expert has recommended a series of changes to improve safety in District 24 starting at the main entrances of the three elementary schools. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/13/13

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