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East School Attorney Florence Frazer, center, administered the oath of office to re-elected board members William Belmont and Heather Hanson.

Lynbrook Board of Education elects officers

Lynbrook and East Rockaway school districts held their annual reorganization meetings last week, and board members voted on their assigned roles for the 2016-17 school year. In Lynbrook on July 5, … more

By Nick Ciccone nciccone@liherald.com | 7/20/16

It was an exciting day for MacArthur High School’s nearly 330 graduates, who received their diplomas in a morning ceremony at Hofstra University last Saturday. Many of the students found unique ways to express their sentiments on their mortarboards.

Just a 'General' graduation for the class of '16

Seniors from MacArthur High School — 329 of them — were draped in regal blue and walked across the Hofstra University stage on June 18 to receive their high school diplomas. Crowds of parents, siblings, teachers, administrators and staff filled the arena while they watched in support. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 6/21/16

Levittown superintendent signs five-year extension

Dr. Tonie McDonald, the superintendent of the Levittown School District for the past two years, has signed a new contract that will keep her at the helm through 2021. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/14/16

Rockville Centre Class Balancing suspended

After two contentious meetings with Riverside parents in as many weeks, the Board of Education has moved to suspend its Class Balancing policy for the rest of the school year. Riverside parents … more

By Alex Costello | 6/8/16

Seaford Board of Education Trustee Jeanmarie Wink, fourth from left, was honored for her five years of service by fellow board members and administrators on June 2.

Seaford school board honors departing trustee

While the Seaford Board of Education took care of a few important financial matters at its June 2 meeting, it was the people who have made significant contributions to the district who took center stage. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 6/7/16

Rockville Centre school board must stick to its own policies

The Board of Education has found itself in a rather precarious situation following last week’s meeting. On one side, there is a throng of angry parents from Riverside school, who rightly … more

6/1/16

Andrew Tobman was one of many Riverside parents who spoke to the Board of Education last week about their anger at the district’s attempt to preemptively move some students under the Class Balancing policy.

Class-splitting creates fracture

Parents from Riverside Elementary School packed a Board of Education meeting last week to speak out against what they felt was unfair treatment of their school by the board and the district … more

By Alex Costello | 6/1/16

Matthew Melnick was elected to the district’s Board of Education last week.

A new face on the Board of Education

A newcomer will be joining the East Meadow Board of Education this summer. Matthew Melnick, an attorney and parent who was elected last week, said he is looking forward to his first term. Melnick, … more

By Julie Mansmann | 5/25/16

Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 will lead this year’s Memorial Day parade, which starts at 10 a.m. on Monday.

Here come the parades

“I really believe in the quote, ‘Those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it,’” said John Sottnik, third vice commander of Wantagh American Legion Post 1273. “American men and women have fought and died to preserve our freedom, and we celebrate and give thanks for their ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day so that we, and our children, can live in liberty and freedom. Memorial Day is a history lesson for all of us in Wantagh.” more

By Rebecca Anderson | 5/24/16

Clarifying the candidates’ forum structure

To the Editor: I need to clarify what was reported in the Herald (“Meeting the candidates”) after last week’s annual Board of Education candidates’ forum, a PTA Council … more

By Donna LaScala, EMPTA Council president | 5/19/16

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