BOE ELECTION AND BUDGET VOTE ON TUESDAY; 2nd PROPOSITION ASKS VOTERS TO CONSIDER CHANGE IN BUSING DISTANCE LIMITS
On Tuesday May 16, residents of the North Shore School District will have the opportunity to vote on a $102,113,515 spending plan for the 2017-18 school year, representing a 2.63% increase over the current year's budget, and a tax levy of $84,488,578 - a $9,000 or 0.01% decline from this year's budget. A second proposition asks residents to consider granting permission to the District to reduce the busing distance limits to the Middle School from 1.5 miles to 1 mile for 7th and 8th graders making the minimum mileage requirement equal to that for 6th graders. The change will not increase costs to the district. Three candidates are vying for the two seats up for grabs on School Board. Incumbent Joanna Commander, of Glen Head, is seeking her second three-year term, while Cheryl Yodis Brown and Richard Galati, also of Glen Head, are running for the first time. It is an at-large election, with the top two vote getters each earning a spot on the Board.
The vote will take place from 7 am to 10 pm at the North Shore High School Gymnasium. See below for information on the candidates and the budget, as well as letters from supporters. See below for past Northwordnews articles on the budget and Meet the Candidates forum, as well as candidates' statements.
The vote will take place from 7 am to 10 pm at the North Shore High School Gymnasium. See below for information on the candidates and the budget, as well as letters from supporters. See below for past Northwordnews articles on the budget and Meet the Candidates forum, as well as candidates' statements.
NORTH SHORE BOE CANDIDATES DISCUSS DISTRICT ISSUES AT MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM
April 28, 2014 -- The three candidates vying for the two seats up for grabs on the North Shore School Board introduced themselves and responded to questions from community members at a Meet the Candidates Forum sponsored by the North Shore Coordinating Council and moderated by the Port Washington chapter of the League of Women Voters this past Tuesday April 25. Educational issues such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and Common Core learning standards dominated the discussion, but the candidates also addressed the opioid epidemic, and governance issues, as well as their respective visions for North Shore. READ MORE
LETTERS FROM THE CANDIDATES
ENDORSEMENT LETTERS
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BOE ADOPTS BUDGET FOR 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR; TAX LEVY ACTUALLY LOWER THAN LAST YEARApril 8, 2017 -- After having reviewed the 50 page document at public meetings in February and March, the North Shore Board of Education adopted its 2017-18 school budget proposal this past Thursday night. The $102,113,514.86 spending plan for 2017-18 represents a 2.63% increase over the current year and will allow the district to maintain all current programs and teaching positions, while adding a high school guidance counselor, converting a part-time Social Worker into a full-time position, and creating a .4 teaching position for a music theory class. READ MORE
PROPOSITION 2 - REDUCTION IN BUSING DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERSIn addition to the budget, residents will have the opportunity to vote on a second proposition which would reduce the distance requirements for students in 7th and 8th grade to receive busing to the Middle School beginning next school year. The change will result in no extra cost to the district or taxpayers.
Currently students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade must live at least ¾ of a mile from school to receive district transportation, while those in 6th grade- one mile; and those in grades 7 through 12 - one and a half miles. The new distance requirements would equalize those for all middle schoolers so that 7 and 8th graders who live at least one mile from school would be eligible for transportation. An analysis conducted by the District’s transportation office concluded that, because of space available on buses currently running the various routes, there would be no additional buses or trips required and as result would create no additional costs to taxpayers. TAX RATES - NASSAU COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 2016-17
PER PUPIL EXPENDITURE -NORTH SHORE AND SURROUNDING SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR
IN SUPPORT OF CHERYL BROWNReceived from Karen Greene
May 1, 2017 Dear Editor, I am a resident and business owner within the North Shore Community for the past 25 years. I find Cheryl Brown’s ideas, logic, and the direction that she wants to take the North Shore School District refreshing and innovative. Cheryl has children in the elementary, middle, and high school. READ MORE |
FORMER TRUSTEE ENDORSES JOANNA COMMANDER FOR NS BOEReceived from Amy Beyer, Glen Head
May 8, 2017 Joanna is present in the community and she is accessible. She has immersed herself in being an active and involved Board of Education member. She has served on multiple Board of Education committees including Construction Steering Committee, Policy Committee, Athletic Policy and Review Committees, IEP Review Committee. She attends countless extracurricular activities including athletic events, concerts and mock trial competitions. . . READ MORE JOANNA COMMANDER FOR NORTH SHORE SCHOOL BOARDReceived from Steve Grabher, Glen Head
April 28, 2017 To the Editor, I am writing to endorse Joanna Commander for re-election to the North Shore Board of Education. Ms. Commander has been an outstanding addition to the Board over the past three years. Her wealth of knowledge and passion has been beneficial especially in matters close to her areas of expertise, which include interscholastic athletics, health issues and substance abuse. READ MORE VOTE FOR CHERYL BROWN ON MAY 16Received from Meghan Endres , Glen Head
May 3, 2017 To the Editor, On Tuesday, May 16th, the North Shore School District will hold an election for the Board of Education. This election comes at a pivotal time for our school system with significant leadership transition at the superintendent level. The responsibility of our board members is critical in ensuring a smooth transition and keeping our district on a path of integrity in our education vision and commitment to our students. For these reasons, I am recommending that you cast your vote for Cheryl Brown on May 16th. READ MORE PLEASE JOIN ME IN SUPPORTING CHERYL BROWN FOR NORTH SHORE BOERecieved from Keri Plassmann Crocco, Glen Head
May 8, 2017 Cheryl understands public education from the inside out. As a dedicated parent to children in North Shore’s high school, middle school, and elementary schools, Cheryl has her finger on the pulse of what is important to the families in our community. As a 21-year veteran of the classroom, Cheryl knows the pressures placed on students and teachers by NYS standards and testing. READ MORE CHERYL BROWN - A CHAMPION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATIONReceived from Mary Ellen & Doug Wefer, Sea Cliff
May 4, 2017 To the Editor, On May 16th, while voting FOR the budget, please also vote for CHERYL BROWN for School Board Trustee. As a young mother of three children that attend all levels of our schools, a 1st grade school teacher and an active community volunteer, Cheryl has the skills, drive and demeanor necessary to immediately contribute to the Board of Education. READ MORE JOANNA COMMANDER FOR NORTH SHORE SCHOOL BOARDReceived from Lori Berglin,
April 23, 2017 To the Editor: Please join me in supporting Joanna Commander for Trustee of the North Shore Schools Board of Education. Joanna has dedicated her life to the well being of students. Prior to retiring, she was a health and physical education teacher and a highly respected Athletic Director. She continues to be involved in Athletics organizing and supervising ticket sales and staffing for all Nassau County High School playoff games. Having worked closely with Joanna, I can confidently say that as a leader, she is extremely organized, sets clear parameters, holds people accountable, and is thorough in her pursuit of excellence! READ MORE |
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