District News

The West Hempstead Board of Education will meet in a public work session on Tuesday, January 8th at 8 PM in the Video Conference Room at the High School to discuss Open/Closed Campus. All are welcome to attend

Participate in District Planning

Community Letter

Message from Mr. Hogan Re: Staph infection

Latest Information from SED Re: Staph infection

Nassau BOCES sets Feb. 12 for countywide referendum.

Vote On February 12, 2008

On the ballot: renovation of the Nassau BOCES school in Greenvale; no additional cost to school districts or county taxpayers. Read more about the vote

New Principal Appointed to George Washington School

July 23, 2007

The West Hempstead School District welcomes Theresa Ganley as the new principal of George Washington Elementary School. Ms. Ganley received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Elementary Education from Molloy College, a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Adelphi University, and a Professional Diploma in Educational Administration from Long Island University – CW Post.

Her professional experience includes fifteen years as a classroom teacher including two years in private school and the remainder in the Malverne School District. She served as the assistant principal of East Hills Elementary School in Roslyn Heights for three years and as the principal of West End Elementary School in Lynbrook for five years. Ms. Ganley also served as the Assistant to the Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in the Merrick School District. She is looking forward to working with the students, staff and parents in West Hempstead.
 

West Hempstead Board of Education reduces school tax levy

July 23, 2007

On the evening of Tuesday, July 17, the West Hempstead Board of Education reduced West Hempstead’s school tax levy by 0.85%. This is the first time in recent memory that the West Hempstead School District has been able to decrease the tax burden of its residents. The Board of Education was able to lower taxes through long-range financial planning, diligence in seeking out savings opportunities, additional revenue sources and increased state aid to education. After passing the resolution that resulted in the reduced tax levy, Mr. Vincent Trocchia, President of the West Hempstead Board of Education, commented “This news deserves a round of applause! This is this the first time we have been able to reduce taxes as long as I have been on the Board. This is something that helps all of the residents of West Hempstead.”

While the tax levy has gone down, the entire 2007-2008 School District budget remains in place. This budget was overwhelmingly supported by West Hempstead residents through the budget vote on May 15th. Some highlights of this year’s budget include:

• Additional staff for elementary and special education
• A ninth grade teaming pilot
• Graphing and scientific calculators
• Elementary science textbooks
• Curriculum improvements
• Expanded use of data and professional development to strengthen instruction and improve student performance
• Building and field improvements for students and community users.

The Board of Education looks forward to continuing to provide high quality educational services for West Hempstead residents and to the high school students from Island Park, while continuing to find ways to provide tax relief to homeowners.

School Budget Passes – Thank you, West Hempstead!

May 16, 2007

Results of May 15th Vote

	Yes	No
School Budget	1101	576
Library Budget	962	606
Busing Proposition	967	592

Board of Education Election

Unopposed:			Opposed:
Marty Kaye	946		Anthony Brita	943
Davis Whelpley	905		Janice Caufield	655

West Hempstead - A High Performing School District

May 11, 2007

On Friday, May 11, 2007, the West Hempstead UFSD received notification that it is recognized as a High Performing School District by the New York State Education Department under the No Child Left Behind Act for 2005/2006. Dr. Carol Eisenberg, Superintendent of Schools, thanks everyone in the West Hempstead school community for the collective effort needed to achieve this status.

Individually, West Hempstead High School has been named a High Performing/Gap Closing High School for the second year in a row! The Cornwell Avenue School and the George Washington School join the High School in being recognized as High Performing/Gap Closing schools. High Performing/Gap Closing schools and districts have been recognized because during the 2005-2006 school year they met all applicable State standards for English/Language Arts and math and also made Adequate Yearly Progress in English/Language Arts and math for two consecutive years.