North Shore Talks Budget

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North Shore Talks Budget

First budget draft presented at board of education meeting

Superintendent Dr. Ed Melnick presented the first budget proposal for the 2013-14 school year at the North Shore Central School District Board of Education meeting Jan. 17 that would present a 4.5 percent increase over the current budget.

“This is the initial draft being presented to the board,” he said, adding that the board would go through the budget line by line at a subsequent meeting.

Dr. Ed Melnick presented the initial draft of the 2013-14 budget.

Before beginning his presentation, he invited residents of the district to host “budget coffees” in their homes, where he and Assistant Superintendent for Business Olivia Buatsi would be present to answer questions in a more informal setting.

The “bottom line” budget-to-budget increase presented would represent a 4.5 percent, or $4,159,000 increase, over the current budget. Of that, $3,357,000 is slated for increases in healthcare, the NYS retirement fund and debt service - money that the board cannot touch - leaving only about $700,000 that the board has control over.

He went over the details of the tax levy limit legislation and highlighted areas that will have an increase in revenue and expense next year. Ultimately, about $350,000 needs to be trimmed from the budget to stay within the tax levy limit.

After the presentation, the board members discussed the huge burden placed on the districts for the retirement fund.

News

Young Artists

Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

The students at St. Paul the Apostle Preschool in Brookville displayed their masterpieces at the ninth annual Preschool Art Show and Auction Fundraiser. Each child created three pieces of artwork based on famous art by Monet, O’Keeffe, Haring, Pollock and more. The Parish hall was transformed into an art gallery and the proud students eagerly lead their parents and special guests through the display. Guests sipped punch and sampled appetizers and desserts while reflecting upon the school year and enjoying good company. St. Paul the Apostle Preschool is located on Route 107 in Brookville. For information about its preschool programs call 935-4127.

Substitute Principal Hired In Glen Cove

Saturday, 18 May 2013 00:00

An emergency addendum to hire a temporary substitute principal at Glen Cove High School was included on the agenda at last week’s board of education meeting.

Effective May 7, Roseann Cirnigliaro has taken over for Dr. Joseph Hinton, who will be out, due to illness, for the remainder of the school year. The board voted 7-0 to accept the recommendation to hire her for the position through June.

Sports

Mayor’s Trophy Team Tryouts

Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

Rob Kormoski Junior Baseball & Softball League of Glen Cove will hold Glen Cove Mayor’s Trophy Team tryouts for the 2013 season on Sunday, May 19 at Campanella field. Eligible birth dates follow.

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