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The Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education adopted its 2014-15 budget on March 11 with much less confrontation than a year ago, when the district had to make $2.65 million in cuts. more

By Brian Croce | 3/19/14

Nassau needs an assessment commission

It is perhaps the worst-kept secret in Nassau County: The property assessment system is broken. more

3/6/14

H.S. board wants to hear from you

There was a packed house at the Feb. 11 Central High School District Board of Education meeting, as about 100 district students were recognized for their musical achievements. more

By Brian Croce | 2/19/14

Central High School District Superintendent Dr. Bill Heidenreich and the Board of Education will hear feedback from the public on the tentative 2014-15 budget on Feb. 11.

V.S. Central High School board explores budget options

This year’s budget talks have a much different feel than last year’s for the Valley Stream Central High School District Board of Education. There are no proposed layoffs, no student transportation debate and no athletic teams on the chopping block. In fact, the board is considering adding some items back. more

By Brian Croce | 2/10/14

State must fix tax cap’s glitches

In budget discussions this month, officials from the Valley Stream Central High School District said they might need a supermajority — at least 60 percent of voters — to pass the budget in May, even if they ask for no tax increase. This requirement seems unjust, and must have more to do with a technical oversight in the tax-cap law than budgetary prudence. more

1/30/14

Valley Stream school officials: State aid fall short

When Gov. Andrew Cuomo released his preliminary state aid figures for the 2014-15 school year last week, school administrators from Valley Stream were unhappy with what they saw. All four school … more

By Brian Croce | 1/29/14

Comptroller: L.I. districts pushed to the fiscal brink

New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released a report on Jan. 14 titled “School District Revenue Growth Slows.” Before I get to it, a quick primer on education funding. more

1/23/14

A tax-cap anomaly for high school district

As school budget season begins, the Valley Stream Central High School District finds itself in a unique position. According to administrators, the district’s maximum allowable tax increase — the amount by which it can increase revenue through property taxes — may be a negative number. more

By Brian Croce | 1/22/14

After-school activities canceled in Valley Stream

Due to today's snowstorm, which is expected to drop up to 10 inches of snow on Nassau County by Wednesday morning, after-school activities have been canceled throughout Valley Stream. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/21/14

Memorial Junior High School Principal Anthony Mignella, at the Central High School District’s annual facilities tour on Jan. 11, said it’s time for new bleachers in the gymnasium which date back to the school’s opening in the early 1950s.

Board takes look at high schools

Each year as the calendar turns to January, the Valley Stream Central High School District hosts its annual facilities tour so the Board of Education and members of the public can get a glimpse of potential projects on the horizon and to see how their tax dollars are being used. more

By Brian Croce | 1/15/14

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