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Community forums before bond vote Superintendent of Schools Ken Rosner explained that every year, the district prepares its annual budget, presents it to The East Meadow Board of Education has adopted a resolu- the community and taxpayers tion to proceed with a commu- vote on it in May. The budget nity vote on March 5, on a pro- covers operating costs, salaries, posed $71.5 million bond refer- supplies, transportation and small-scale buildendum for capital ing projects. Fundimprovements that ing for the budget would touch every comes from various school building in sources, including the district. state and local Planned improveproperty taxes and ments, which were federal grants. In detailed at the Jan. 7 recent years, board meeting approved budgets where the resoluh ave a l l o c a t e d tion was adopted, KEN RoSNER funds to a variety will focus on secu- Superintendent, of projects around rity upgrades, ath- East Meadow the district. letics and arts. At School District However, financits highest cost, ing capital improvet h e b o n d wo u l d cost homeowners in the East ments with a bond means that Meadow School District $31.86 the school district would borrow money, similar to a mortannually. gage, and taxpayers would pay it back, with principal and About the Bond Discussions on the bond interest, over 15 or 30 years. began at board meetings in Bonds allow districts to finance November and were continued “big-ticket items,” Rosner said at community forums held in November. The proposal was developed through early-December in the district’s high schools and the after a comprehensive building Salisbury School, the district’s conditions’ survey at each disadministrative headquarters in trict school. Rosner said his Westbury. Continued on page 7
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Courtesy Michelle Vasquez
Snow day fun around town East Meadow and Salisbury were blanketed with snow this weekend, closing schools on Monday and making for a perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the cold — while bundled up. From sleighing in local parts to building snowman in yards, there was no shortage of excitement around town. Above, Arthur and Josephine Vasquez enjoyed a blustery afternoon as the snow fell around them. Right, Sabrina and Sienna Byrne made snow angels in their yard. More snow photos, Page 3. Courtesy Jennifer Byrne
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