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West Islip Board of Ed Adopts School Budget

Proposed spending plan for 2012-13 school year near $111 million, includes closure of two…

Schools May 14, 2012 at 09:21 pm

West Islip Gets Small State Aid Bump

New figures show school district will receive an additional $150K in aid.

Schools March 28, 2013 at 03:51 pm

West Islip Schools Facing Deep State Aid Cuts

Governor's proposed budget includes a $3 million reduction in funding.

Schools March 2, 2011 at 11:08 am

Voters Pass School Budget, Maginniss Edges O'Connor for BOE…

Residents say yes to the 2011-12 school budget by a vote of 2,175-1,617.

Schools May 18, 2011 at 09:07 am

Boyle: State Should Have Deeper Pockets

Assemblyman Believes State Should Control Spending

Government May 28, 2010 at 10:37 am

0 Recommend Joseph Rizza

Superintendent's Draft Budget Eliminates 31.5 Staff…

Simon's proposed spending plan of $108.6 million would reduce expenses in multiple areas.

Schools March 5, 2011 at 06:43 pm

BOE Watching Albany While Contemplating Cuts

Moving to an eight period day at the middle school level among possible changes discussed to…

Schools March 14, 2013 at 12:09 am

BOE Adopts Budget, Auditorium to be Named in Fiore's Honor

Proposed spending plan for 2011-12 school year just over $107 million.

Schools May 3, 2011 at 10:00 pm

Simon Proposes Furlough Options to the Board

Idea would remove four days from the school district calendar and offer savings of up to $1.2…

Schools April 5, 2011 at 08:27 pm

Meet The Candidates

West Islip Board of Education candidates AnnMarie LaRosa, Marcelle Crudele and Kevin O'Connor…

Top News May 14, 2013 at 11:24 pm

School Budget Outlook Brightens

Reduced expenditures, bump in state aid help shrink school district's once large tax cap gap.

Schools February 29, 2012 at 03:08 pm

West Islip BOE Meeting, Budget Adoption Set for Wednesday

Board will meet at 8 p.m. at West Islip High School.

Schools April 16, 2013 at 06:58 pm

School Notebook: Budgets, a Superintendent Leaves & School…

A look at the week's top headlines from area school districts.

Schools April 1, 2012 at 02:32 pm

Local NYS Reps Say New Political Climate Could Benefit…

State Sen. Owen Johnson and Assemblyman Phil Boyle said potential shift of power in Albany is…

Government November 4, 2010 at 01:15 pm

Residents Speak Up About 2011-12 School Budget

A compilation of user comments regarding recent school budget stories.

Schools April 25, 2011 at 11:58 am

School Notebook: Budgets Begin To Take Shape In Some…

A look at the top headlines from area school districts.

Schools March 2, 2012 at 09:21 pm

Reader Feedback: School State Aid

Patch asked readers what they thought the best use of additional state aid money would be for…

Government April 17, 2012 at 11:21 pm

School Notebook: Finances Remain the Focus

A look at the week's top headlines from area school districts.

Schools March 25, 2012 at 02:19 pm

0 Recommend Amanda Fiscina

Potential 65 Percent Islip Town Tax Hike Fires Up Residents

Residents fill Town Hall Tuesday to sound off on preliminary budget, which officials say…

Government October 10, 2012 at 12:04 am

0 Recommend Ryan Bonner

Fare Hikes, Decreased Service Dominates MTA Hearing

Suffolk County Executive and other officials voice concerns to the Metropolitan Transportation…

Government September 21, 2010 at 02:10 pm

Zotto, O'Connor Discuss Hot topics at Candidate Night

A look at how Michael Zotto and Kevin O'Connor compare on West Islip issues.

Schools May 11, 2012 at 08:21 pm

School Notebook: Budgets, Tax Cap and Retirements

A look at the week's top headlines from area school districts.

Schools March 10, 2012 at 01:10 pm

School Notebook: Budget Cuts, Energy Contracts and Proposed…

A look at this past week's top stories from area schools.

Schools February 12, 2012 at 05:36 pm

Gellar Publicly Addresses WITA Discussions, Dixon Responds

BOE, teacher's union leadership each offer their sides on recent negotiations.

Schools April 2, 2011 at 04:58 pm

Voters Reject Busing Referendum

Residents say no to proposal by school district to save $500,000 in coming year by extending…

Schools March 28, 2012 at 09:18 pm

0 Recommend Jason Molinet

West Islip's Sagl Dazzles Crowd, LI Lax Crush in First Two…

Quinnipiac-bound star shows off flashy moves, begin Friday's games with a 2-0 record.

Sports July 23, 2010 at 10:34 am

Reader’s React: What Do You Think About Increasing the…

We want to hear from our readers on the issues that matter.

Government January 21, 2013 at 05:39 am

0 Recommend Lon Cohen

Simon: No Make Up Days Needed From Sandy

Superintendent says school district as of now will meet the State's 180-day requirement.

Schools November 16, 2012 at 07:52 pm

Letter to the Editor: Tax Increase Too Much

One member of the community shares his thoughts on the upcoming budget vote.

Schools May 6, 2011 at 10:54 am