Keyword: Frank Chiachiere
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Frank Chiachiere got to speak with U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand while lobbying for education in Washington, D.C.
Speaking up for our school districts and our children
I joined 700 school board members across the nation in Washington D.C. on Jan. 27, 28 and 29 as a member of the Federal Relations Network of the National School Boards Association. The purpose of our visit to Washington was to lobby our senators and House representatives on glaring issues that confront public education. more
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Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund gave an update on academic programs in District 13 at the annual Educational Planning meeting on Nov. 17.
District 13 officials look ahead
School officials and parents in District 13 know that standardized testing is here to stay. The question, they say, is how to properly prepare students for the tests while still providing them with a well-rounded education. more
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A bus proposition on the ballot Tuesday in District 13 has implications on the budget proposal as well.
First test of tax cap law in District 13
District 13 is in a unique position among the four Valley Stream school districts, as it will need 60 percent of voters to say “yes” to its proposed budget on Tuesday for it to pass. If not, the Board of Education could offer it for a second vote in June. more
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District 13's proposed budget will need 60 percent
District 13 homeowners will see an increase of more than $100 in the elementary portion of their school tax bill if the proposed budget is approved by voters in May. more
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Students arrived by bus for the first day of school at Howell Road School in September. If a bus proposition passes in May, more children would be eligible to receive transportation to and from school in District 13.
District 13 bus vote slated for May 15
The District 13 community will vote on a bus proposition, which would reduce the distance from school beyond which fourth- through sixth-graders are eligible for busing, on May 15 — the same day as the District’s proposed 2012-13 school budget vote. more
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District 13 budget will need supermajority
It’s going to take a 60 percent majority to pass District 13’s proposed budget for next year because of a bus proposition that’s on the ballot. more
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District 13 strives to maintain programs
Spending would rise 1.6 percent next year in District 13 under the tentative budget plan presented to the Board of Education and the public last week. more
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Parents in District 13 have successfully petitioned for a proposition that would expand bus service to all children living at least a half-mile from their school.
Expanded busing on May ballot in District 13
District 13 voters will decide in May on a proposition to expand bus service for all children living at least a half-mile from school. A petition was submitted to the district last month and by law must be placed on the ballot. more
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District 13 school officials looked at some doors that need to be replaced at Howell Road School during last Saturday morning’s building tour.
Speaking for District 13’s buildings
Maintaining safe and comfortable schools for children and staff is a priority for District 13 Board of Education members, who got a thorough look at all four schools last Saturday morning. more
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District 13 Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Robb-Fund talked about her goals for the district at the annual Educational Planning meeting.
District 13 strives to teach 21st Century skills
Barely two months into the school year, District 13 officials are already planning for next year. The district held its annual Educational Planning meeting last Saturday morning, a 20-year tradition. more
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