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75th Year, No. 19 Freeport, N.Y. 11520
The Community Newspaper
Thursday, May 13, 2010
VIEWS ABOUT IMMIGRATION, family and the perception of wealth were shared during the first bilingual book discussion. between sixth-grade English as a second language (ESL) students from the Caroline G. Atkinson School and the" members of Freeport Memorial Library's Bilingual Book Club. Participants read the book, "Esperanza Rising," a story about a wealthy girl in Mexico who, after sudden tragedy, is forced to flee to
California,with her mother to start a new life. Atkinson ESL teacher Susan Cunnane was inspired to host the event for her students to engage them in an enriching conversation with adults who could share a different perspective on the book. High school librarian Rose Luna, who assisted with the event, said it was also a way for the district to recognize National Library Month.
Tuesilty, May 18
Residents will go to the polls oii Tuesday, May 17, to vote on school budgets and school board trustees.
Freeport School District
The Freeport School District is proposing an expenditure budget of $146,286,027 for the 2010-2011 school year. This represents an increase of 1.88% over this year's budget.
The tax levy will increase by 5.4% which translates into approximately a $300 yearly increase in real estate taxes for the average home in Freeport. This figure represents an estimate as the state budget and assessments are not in place for the coming year. Two positions are open on the school
board. Candidates are incumbents Debra McQuillan and Michael Pomerico; challengers are Fidel Abreu, Thelma P. Lambert Watkins and Sandra Richardson.
Residents may vote on IViesday, May 18 between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. at die following locations: Atkinson School, Columbus Avenue School, Bayview Avenue School, Archer Street School, Giblyn School and the Freeport Family Community Center. For more information call the district clerk's office at 867-5349.
Baldwin School District
The Baldwin School District is proposing; an expenditure budget of
$116,521,230 for the 2010-2011 school year. This represents a budget to budget increase of 2.20%. The tax levy will increase by 0.85 % from this year.
Despite the loss of state aid, school officials say this is the lowest budget-to-budget increase in seven years.
There are two open positions on the school board. Incumbent Mary Clark and incumbent Carl Williams (appointed by the board last summer) are on the ballot. Also running are challengers Jack McCloy, Gregory McGlynn, George Siberon. and Kim Taylor.
The budget vote will be'on "Riesday, May 18, from 7 am. to 10 p.m. at Baldwin Hi^ School.
Roosevelt School District
The Roosevelt School District is proposing an expenditure budget of $84,024,956 for 2010-2011. This represents a 3.47% increase.
The tax levy increase is 1.50%.
There are two open positions for school board. Trustees Wilhelmina Funderburke and Robert Sununerville are running for another term. Challengers Tishka Alston Kimberly McLeon and Lisa Whitaker are also running for school board trustees.
The vote takes place on Tuesday, May 18. between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. at Roosevelt Public Library and Roosevelt High School. For more information contact the district clerk's office at 345-7005.
A fractious village board meeting
page 3
Baldwin Library vote May 18
page 5
Meet Freeport's school board candidates
page 6
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| Title | The-Leader_2010-05-13 |
| Subject | Newspaper |
| Description | This is a Newspaper distributed locally within the Village of Freeport and Baldwin. |
| Creator | Linda Toscano |
| Publisher | L&M Publications, Inc. |
| Contributors | Scanned by Imaging & Microfilm Access, Inc. (Bohemia, NY 11716) |
| Date | 2010 |
| Type | Periodical |
| Format | PDF; TIFF |
| Source | Freeport Memorial Library |
| Language | English |
| Coverage | United States |
| Rights | This digital image may be freely used for educational uses, as long as it is not altered in any way. No commercial reproduction or distribution of this image is permitted without written permission of the Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520 or email: frreference@freeportlibrary.info |
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