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Jumping into a new school year Students from East Meadow and Salisbury started a new school year last week. Oliver expressed approval for his first day of pre-K at McVey Elementary School with two thumbs up. Story, more photos, Page 3.
E.M. school board voices concerns over proposed state athletic changes By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com
The East Meadow Board of Education is opposing a New York State Education Department proposal to change its rules governing mixed competition, extra class activities and the athletic placement process. The state’s plan would modify language to promote clarity and inclusivity in sports; update outdated sports lists; eliminate gender distinctions wherever possible; and provide clear guidelines when only one gender team is offered and allow members of the other gender to try out, among other changes.
The board has formally come out against the proposal, in a letter that it sent to the education department late last month. According to the letter, board members said, “the proposed changes to the policy pose a serious threat to girls’ interscholastic sports.” Signing the letter were board president Jessica Ricco-Simeone, vice president David Carl and trustees Nikole De Luca, Maria Talluto and Nancy Wildman, along with East Meadow School District Superintendent Kenneth Rosner. The state education department defended its proposal, saying it “is committed to providing athletes of all genders equal opportunities to Continued on page 11
There’s no place like East Meadow — but you don’t need us to tell you that. Whether you pledge your allegiance to East Meadow or Clarke High School, East Meadow is a place worth being immensely proud of. It is full of kind people, wonderful restaurants, and historical hideaways that it’s no wonder how the community keeps on thriving. East Meadow neighbors come together in times of need, because they want the best for not only themselves, but the people around them. The East Meadow Herald is your community newspaper. There is no other publication or news outlet that knows this town, its people and the things they care about, more than us. This week’s East Meadow Herald is being mailed to every home, and includes a copy of our popular annual magazine, Living In East Meadow. It’s filled with great information you can use throughout the year. If you’re not a East Meadow Herald subscriber, we hope a look at this week’s paper will persuade you that you should be. Each week in these pages — and on our website — we cover the big issues,
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