While many school districts are cutting programs and staff for next year, District 30 is doing the opposite. The Board of Education unanimously adopted its proposed $33.2 million budget on March 18, which adds several positions to support programs.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/27/13
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Keeping programs in tact in District 13 was the priority for board members and administrators entering budget season. They say the proposed $44.6 million spending plan that will be put forward to voters in May accomplishes just that.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/27/13
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Months after Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc and left behind heartache on Long Island, many Nassau and Suffolk County residents who suffered little, if any, damage in the storm are still going to be hit hard in the coming months — in their pocketbooks, with higher taxes.
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3/21/13
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More than three hours into the March 12 Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education meeting, at which dozens of angry residents spoke out against proposed spending cuts, the board adopted its 2013-14 budget.
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By Brian Croce
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3/20/13
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The Herald’s thoughtful editorial, “No easy answers in high school district” (Feb. 28-March 6), was spot on. The piece correctly notes the Central High School District’s dilemma of being caught in the middle between its obligation to provide the community with an excellent school system while trying to deal with the state’s attempts to solve its own fiscal problems.
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3/14/13
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There is absolutely no question that there is something fishy about Jack Lew being named secretary of the Treasury. In fact, I believe it reeks of corruption.
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3/7/13
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A big turnout is expected at this Tuesday’s Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education meeting where residents can voice their comments and questions regarding the district’s proposed spending cuts, specifically the proposed changes to non-public school transportation.
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By Brian Croce
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3/7/13
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Why should we be begging for lawmakers in Washington to work together?
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2/28/13
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How do you cut more than $2.5 million from a school budget and satisfy everyone? You don’t. Valley Stream Central High School District administrators and Board of Education trustees are in just that predicament.
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2/28/13
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Thanks to a substantial decrease in transportation costs, a performance grant and a half-year freeze in Step salary increases for teachers, the Valley Stream District 30 preliminary school budget for 2013-14 should mean a minor tax increase for residents.
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By Anne Marie Allocca
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2/20/13
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