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Harriet Rabinowitz is retiring as District 30’s director of special education.

For Harriet Rabinowitz, director of special education for District 30, her job has been an essential part of her life. She has been an impassioned contributor to the district and is retiring this summer after 11 years of her service. more

Michelle Gil | 7/21/10

The Central High School District will allow community youth groups to continue to use the football fields at Merrick Avenue and Grand Avenue middle schools through Oct. 31. Thereafter, the fields will be off limits to youth groups. The football fields at Calhoun, Kennedy and Mepham high schools will be off limits this fall and beyond. Above, the Merrick Avenue Middle School football field.

Central District moves to limit field use

At a July 13 public meeting, the Bellmore-Merrick Central Board of Education announced that it would allow only Central District teams to play on its five main football fields, thereby prohibiting youth groups from using the fields for football, soccer, lacrosse and other sports. more

Scott Brinton | 7/15/10

One of the four absentee ballots in which Richard Schurin’s name was crossed out. All four ballots came from the same place, but it is impossible to tell when his name was crossed out.

Illegality doesn’t change Island Park election

At the Island Park Board of Education meeting June 30, Richard Schurin, who lost the district's school board election on May 18 to Richie Hayes by just 10 votes, presented the board with what … more

Alex Costello | 7/14/10

Members of the school board took the oath of office as the reorganizational meeting got under way. From left are Gregg Spaulding, Steve Kriss, Liz Dion, Mark Masin and John O'Shea.

Congratulations, Madam President

The Rockville Centre Board of Education held its annual reorganizational meeting on July 6, and reorganize it did. In one of their first acts, members of the board elected new officers for the 2010-11 school year. Trustee Liz Dion took over from Mark Masin as president, Masin became the board’s secretary and Stephen Kriss will continue as vice president. more

Judy Rattner | 7/14/10

Nick DeSibio, center, received a send-off at his last meeting. Pictured with him, from left, are Trustee Steven Foster, Superintendent Rosmarie Bovino, Vice President Jo-Ellen Sarnelli, Trustee Barbara Speight, President Michael Hastava and Trustee Diana Caracciolo.

After 40 years, saying goodbye to the Island Park School District

After over four decades of service to the Island Park School District, Nick DeSibio, the district’s counsel, announced his decision to retire at the last Board of Education meeting on June 30. … more

Alex Costello | 7/14/10

A great opportunity to serve your community

There are many ways to give back to your community. You can join a service organization such as the Lions or Kiwanis clubs, or volunteer at Franklin Hospital or a local food pantry. And perhaps one of the most under-appreciated service opportunities is the local school board. more

7/14/10

Valley Stream Board of Education notes

Frank Chiachiere will serve as the president of District 13’s Board of Education for the 2010-11 school year. Joan Gartner, who was just re-elected to a three-year term, was selected as vice president. more

7/14/10

Speaking time cut at meetings

Make it quick. Long Beach residents will now have only three minutes to comment on agenda items at Board of Education meetings, after the board issued a new policy last month that shaves two … more

Anthony Rifilato | 7/8/10

Jamie Schmutter walks up to the podium to receive her diploma.

Hats off to Oceanside High School grads

Caps and gowns were paired with sunglasses and portable fans as Oceanside High School's class of 2010 prepared to graduate in the sweltering June heat last Sunday. more

Justin Sachs | 6/30/10

Departing District 30 trustee Maria Fletcher, joined by board President Ken Cummings, was recognized Monday night for her decade of board service.

Fletcher leaves board with head held high

Maria Fletcher’s involvement with District 30 schools began from the moment her daughter entered kindergarten in the early 1980s. She attended the very first PTA meeting of the year at Forest Road School, and from there her desire to be a part of the educational system only grew stronger. more

Andrew Hackmack | 6/30/10

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