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Now that the State Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have apparently reached a budget agreement that includes a revised teacher evaluation system, we hope the State Education Department takes the time to create effective and judicious rules . . . more

4/2/15

District 24 Superintendent Ed Fale presented the district’s proposed 2015-2016 budget on March 25.

District 24 proposes staff, program cuts

The District 24 Board of Education presented its proposed budget on March 25, including cuts to teaching staff and three of the district’s co-curricular programs, and a 1.59 percent tax levy … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 4/1/15

Charter schools are a win for taxpayers

I’ve heard a lot of local chatter lately about Common Core. I know teachers are distressed and parents confused. To be honest . . . more

3/20/15

No cuts in H.S. district's proposed budget

For the second straight year, the Valley Stream Central High School District is proposing a budget that will contain no cuts to academic or extracurricular programs at any of its four schools, and … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 3/18/15

Dr. James Robinson, East Rockaway’s assistant superintendent for business and operations, explains the budget process at the district’s latest budget hearing on March 4.

Lynbrook tax levy to increase by 1.67 percent

Last week, the Lynbrook Board of Education held the second of two hearings on their proposed budget for the 2015-2016 school year, and asked residents to pass the largest tax levy increase possible … more

By Brendan Murray bmurray@liherald.com | 3/11/15

It's not too late to get involved in the school budget process

Tis the season of tax levies, enrollment projections and capital reserve funds. It’s school budget time . . . more

2/25/15

So much for sunlight

"People all across the state, when you mention state government, [are] literally shaking their heads . . ." more

2/19/15

Property tax relief on the way?

Homeowners and renters across New York are used to hearing about rising taxes, especially on Long Island. That wasn’t the case last week, though, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan to provide property tax relief for people who make up to $250,000. more

By Brian Croce | 1/21/15

Yes, I loved school-zone speed cameras

I couldn’t have been the only one who loved Nassau County’s ill-fated school-zone speed cameras. more

1/8/15

Speed-camera fiasco: born of desperation

When the new school-zone speed cameras program was implemented, it was estimated that it would bring in $30 million. County Executive Ed Mangano wanted it . . . more

12/18/14

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