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This year’s budget vote turnout of 1,639 residents marked the second lowest turnout in 15 years for the Wantagh School District.

Wantagh internal audit finds district's financial controls adequate

About two weeks before the budget vote, McNamara released the results of an internal audit done by an outside firm in January. more

By Eden Laikin | 5/24/18

The Wantagh Public School District will see their state aid increase by 2.96 percent, or $491,863 more than what they received for the 2017-18 school year.

Wantagh, Seaford, Levittown schools receive state aid boost

Wantagh, Seaford and Levittown schools are among the districts that will reap the rewards of a nearly $1 billion increase to school aid. more

By James Mattone | 4/3/18

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

In Albany, a pretty good year

The state legislative session came to an end on June 17, and legislators have a lot of accomplishments to hang their hats on. There are, however, some notable things that did not get done. more

7/6/16

John McNamara, the assistant superintendent for instruction, talked about some of the course additions planned for Wantagh High School next year.

Final Wantagh budget has a tax cut

The Wantagh School District will upgrade programs at all levels next year, from improved science and technology labs at all three elementary schools to expanded high school course offerings after the Board of Education adopted its final budget on April 14. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/19/16

Levittown trustees: 'Give us our money'

The Levittown Board of Education is calling on state lawmakers to adequately fund public schools, particularly those on Long Island. Trustees made a statement by passing a resolution at the March 2 meeting outlining the steps they believe the state should take. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/9/16

Get involved in the school budget process

In the coming weeks and months, local school districts will be planning their 2016-17 budgets, deciding how to allocate their pieces of that very large pie. It’s our right to have a say in how that money will be spent. more

1/21/16

More aid for local schools

The Seaford, Wantagh and Levittown school districts will get increases in state aid next year, according to figures released last week by Gov. Andrew Cuomo following his State of the State address. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/19/16

More than $340 in combined school spending is on the ballot in Levittown, Wantagh and Seaford on May 19.

Budget votes are Tuesday

Wantagh and Seaford residents will have their say on Tuesday on more than $340 million worth of spending in three local districts for the 2015-16 school year. more

By Andrew Hackmack and Laura Schofer | 5/13/15

No tax hike in Wantagh

The Wantagh School District will maintain all programs next year, and will do so without collecting a dollar more from the public. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/22/15

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