HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK – Hicksville schools have a little something extra to be excited about this holiday season. Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) was on-hand at last night’s Board of Education meeting where members formally accepted $500,000 in special funding he secured as part of the 2024-2025 state budget. The money will be used to enhance programs and facilities within the district. This money comes in addition to a 6% increase (totaling nearly $2.5 million) in foundation aid which is part of more than $5 billion slated for public school districts on Long Island in the budget.
“There is no better investment than public education,” Lavine said. “I know that this money will be put to the best use possible and that is to strengthen what is already an accomplished school district with dedicated and caring educators who want nothing but the best for our children.”
Lavine also presented citations to several students in recognition of recent honors they received:
Insiya Ali - New York State PTA video contest winner
New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All State honorees:
Owen Chan - Piano
John Chaplin – Bass Clarinet
Matthew Kilfeather-Bonello - Vocal Tenor
Laura Mason - Piccolo
Julian Gandolfo, District Holiday Card Winner for 2024
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Assemblymember Charles Lavine represents New York’s 13th Assembly District in Nassau County. He presently serves as Chair of the Judiciary Committee and is a member of the Committees on Codes, Ethics and Guidance, Insurance and Rules. Lavine previously served as Chair of the Election Law Committee, Chair of the Committee on Ethics and Guidance, co-Chair of the New York State Legislative Ethics Commission, and as Chair of the bipartisan Taskforce that produced the Assembly Speaker’s Policy on Sexual Harassment, Retaliation and Discrimination. Lavine is also President of the New York Chapter of the National Association of Jewish Legislators and a member of its National Board of Directors.
