Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2012 State of the State Address

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 2012 State of the State Address

Friday, 20 January 2012 00:00

Statement of NYSSBA Executive Director Timothy G. Kremer

Governor Cuomo and school boards certainly agree on one thing: The future of our state depends on our public schools.

In focusing on results and efficiency, Mr. Cuomo has taken a page from the school board agenda.

Since the fiscal crisis began, school boards have proposed school district efficiencies and innovations through our “Be the Change for Kids” campaign.

The first place to start is mandate relief. For too long, meaningful mandate relief has stalled in Albany, as powerful special interests have stymied every attempt to change the status quo.

School boards often face this same gridlock at the local level whenever they attempt to do things differently.

Kudos to the governor for tackling school district pension costs. We eagerly await details of his proposal.

If the governor is going to hold schools accountable for results and dollars, then the buck stops with school board members. They need to play a key role in the governor’s commission to promote performance and accountability in schools.

News

Election Results

Thursday, 17 May 2012 00:00

The following are the results of the May 15 Roslyn School District and Bryant Library budget votes.

School budget: 672, yes; 267, no.

Library budget: 685, yes; 248, no.

The three incumbents on the board of education---Dani Kline, Adam Haber and David Seinfield---faced no opposition and were re-elected to another three-year term each.

Petition Expresses Development Concerns

Friday, 18 May 2012 00:00

May 23 meeting to address evaluating village code

A petition is currently circulating throughout East Hills, one that expresses concern about residential development and the loss of what it calls “numerous” healthy trees.

East Hills resident Richard Brummel is circulating the petition. Brummel told The Roslyn News that the representation of like-minded residents at a recent public hearing on the village’s tree laws inspired him to start up the petition. He added that up to four-dozen signatures were secured after several hours canvassing over a recent weekend.

Sports

Roslyn Softball Stars In Action

Friday, 18 May 2012 00:00

The Roslyn High School softball girls’ varsity squad has enjoyed one of its best seasons in years. Roslyn finished the regular season on top of League II Conference 4 play with a 8-4 mark. Roslyn was 10-7 overall. Even though the season ended with a loss to Plainedge, the softball program is looking forward to many great seasons in upcoming years. Pictured below are the Lady Bulldogs in action during their winning season.

Gymnastics Scholarship For Alix Faden

Friday, 18 May 2012 00:00

Alix Faden, a senior at Roslyn High School and a member of the gymnastic squad, has received a full scholarship to attend Penn State University in the fall.

Ms. Faden was recently a member of Gold Medal Gymnastics Center in Huntington.