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Superintendent: foundation aid up about 2%; federal judge expected to rule on mascot by March
Summary
John McNamara, superintendent of schools for the Wantagh Union Free School District, told the board at its Jan. 23 meeting that foundation aid appears poised to rise about 2% under the governor’s proposed budget and that the district expects a federal judge’s decision in its mascot litigation by March.
John McNamara, superintendent of schools for the Wantagh Union Free School District, told the board at its Jan. 23 business meeting that foundation aid—the district’s largest portion of state aid—appears set to increase about 2% under the governor’s proposed budget and that the governor has proposed universal free lunch and breakfast programs across the state.
McNamara said the district is preparing its budget calendar and will present a first draft to the community on March 10. He said the district will send a budget survey after the February break and will hold small virtual budget focus groups for residents to provide…
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