From The Desk Of Superintendent Robert Katulak

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From The Desk Of Superintendent Robert Katulak

Friday, 11 January 2013 00:00

Our budget process has started and we face a long and arduous task of creating a budget that maintains staff and programs, and is at the same time, fiscally responsible to our taxpayers. Each year when we prepare our budget there continues to be additional add-ons that add to the dilemma of creating a balanced budget. New and continued economic considerations that effect our budget planning include passed on costs such as the tax certiorari and restrictions placed by the state tax levy cap, increases in the employee retirement and the teacher retirement systems, and a host of other unfunded educational reforms and mandates. This year we had the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy estimated by our governor to be somewhere around $60 billion. It is only common sense to realize that this will have a profound effect on the New York State budget and possibly affect the general foundation state aid level of revenue.

As you know, we have worked extremely hard to maintain staffing and programs. Now that we are facing a shrinking revenue stream and reduced federal and state aid, we will have difficult decisions to make for which we will need your input. We want you to be informed so we encourage your attendance at our board meetings.

We move forward each and every day working hard to improve how and what our students learn. We have an excellent certified staff who continually work hard to deliver quality instruction to meet the differentiated needs of our student body. We now must analyze and evaluate all expenditures to continue this effort and yet meet the state tax levy cap. We know we will find solutions in a collaborative manner.

News

The Octagon Is Coming

Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00) Wednesday, 19 June 2013 00:00

UFC Gym opens its first east coast location in New Hyde Park

For those that are fans of the Ultimate Fighting Championship fighters that are seen on their television screens, Nassau County residents now have the chance to train like them. Starting on June 15, the first ever east coast location for the brand-extended UFC gym opened at 2020 Jericho Turnpike in New Hyde Park.

UFC Gyms operate under the slogan “Train Different,” which is some of the best training that people come to this type of gym to get, according to Operations Manager Suzanne Silver.

Sports

On To Citi Field

Thursday, 13 June 2013 00:00

Major League Baseball has selected Tori Parente from New Hyde Park Little League as The Sectional All-Around Champion. Parente outperformed all other sectional champs in the region. She will move on to MLB Team Championship held at Citi Field on June 15.

New Hyde Park Knights Win Again

Thursday, 06 June 2013 00:00

The New Hyde Park Knights played at another Special Olympics Basketball Tournament held at Great Neck North High School’s gym on Saturday, May 11. The Knights came ready to play with smiles on their faces as they waited for the opening ceremonies. Two Great Neck Spirit torchbearers lead the way as the ceremonies started. Alan Someck, of the Spirit, managed the event.