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Can Parents offer a Solution to Your District’s Transportation Woes?

by klaino | Nov 1, 2021 | blog, Education, Garrett Majka, Home Page, Shari Diamond | 0

There has been a shortage of bus drivers for several years now and the pandemic has made this...

Using Technology For Routing Forms

by klaino | Oct 29, 2021 | blog, Education, Home Page, Shari Diamond, Thomas Gonyou | 0

If the pandemic taught us one thing, it is how to use technology to accomplish typical...

ZOOM Best Practices

by klaino | Oct 21, 2020 | blog, Coronavirus Updates, Education, Home Page, Shari Diamond | 0

Zoom has been around for some time but with the need to work virtually, using this application has provided an effective way to communicate both in the corporate and education sector. Unfortunately, some lax security practices allowed intruders to intercept the video meetings, often inserting offensive and obscene content, creating a new phrase “zoombombers.”

Permanent Sick Leave Program

by klaino | Oct 21, 2020 | blog, Education, Home Page, Shari Diamond | 0

On April 2, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced that the Fiscal Year 2021 State budget includes a permanent mandatory paid sick leave program. The State legislature passed the budget immediately thereafter, and Governor Cuomo signed the bill on April 3, 2020. The legislation will take effect 180 days after signing, on September 30, 2020.

FBI Alert: Unemployment Insurance Fraud Rising due to COVID-19 Claims

by admin | Jul 10, 2020 | 2018 Tax Change, blog, Coronavirus Updates, Home Page, Long Island Business, Nonprofit, Shari Diamond | 0

The FBI is warning the public to be on the lookout for unemployment benefits fraud. A significant spike has been seen due to COVID-19 related claims filed using stolen identities.

Feeding Students During the Summer

by admin | Jul 6, 2020 | 2018 Tax Change, blog, Coronavirus Updates, Education, Home Page, Shari Diamond | 0

School’s out for the summer, but it is more crucial than ever that children are provided the food they need to stay healthy, especially those who rely on the meals provided at school.

Life Insurance Options for Pensioners

by admin | May 26, 2020 | blog, Education, Employee Matters, Home Page, Shari Diamond | 0

Many employees of school districts across the Island are approaching retirement age and may not be aware of how to maximize their pension benefits. Some may not realize that with the right kind of planning, they may be able to retire sooner than they think.

New York State to Receive Funds for K-12 Education For COVID-19 Needs

by admin | May 26, 2020 | blog, Coronavirus Updates, Education, Home Page, Shari Diamond | 0

Congress set aside approximately $13.2 billion of the $30.75 billion allotted to the Education Stabilization Fund through the CARES Act for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund).

The Book Fairies Sets Guinness World Record

by admin | May 26, 2020 | blog, Education, Home Page, Nonprofit, Shari Diamond | 0

The nonprofit organization, The Book Fairies, has officially set the Guinness World Record for the longest line of books. After a total of three hours, 150 volunteers, and 31,000 books winding through the halls and gyms of two Wyandanch schools for 3.81 miles, The Book Fairies broke the original world record of 2.6 miles of books set in Illinois in 2017.