A lot happened for Syosset schools in 2013 including a Superintendent retiring after 23 years, a budget passing and three new trustees elected to the Board of Education. Here is a rundown of the top school stories over the past year.
Interim School Superintendent Named
Dr. Ronald L. Friedman takes over for retiring Hankin.
Q&A: Superintendent on Common Core, Testing, and Being Happy
Patch talks with new interim Syosset Schools superintendent, Dr. Ronald Friedman.
BOE Picks Firm for Superintendent Search
Syosset board hires Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates Executive Search Firm.
One Teacher, One Student, No Homework at Fusion Academy
Alternative private school opens up in Woodbury.
Schools on Alert Over 'Suspicious' Black SUV
Black SUV lingered at Syosset elementary school, drove away when monitors approached.
West Side School Receives Blue Ribbon Designation
School recognized for exemplary student performance.
Top 10 Highest Paid Superintendents in Nassau County
Top wages all surpass $350,000.
Hankin Departure, Future Details Released
Hankin plans to speak nationally about education; Board sends official well wishes.
Carole Hankin Retires
Syosset superintendent retired in October after 23 years.
Syosset Budget Passes, Three New Board Members Elected
Frankel, Gershon, Parker elected Tuesday to Board of Education.
Syosset Class of 2013 Graduates
Syosset High School tweets and records up a storm during commencement.
BOE Approves 13-14 Budget
Budget comes in under state cap.
Syosset Congratulates Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Valedictorian Roger Witkin and salutatorian Seung Wan "Steven" Yoon combined commitment to academics and dedication to their community.
Syosset Teacher Receives Hall of Fame Award
Syosset teacher Larry Ballereau presented Long Island Music Hall of Fame award.
Portable Outdoor Lights For SHS, Thompson and Baylis
County Legislator Judy Jacobs helps secure $48,000 for school district to buy portable lights.
Superintendent Breaks Down Standardized Test Scores
Dr. Ronald Friedman sheds light on Syosset's test scores under new Common Core standards.
Educators to King: Think of the Children
Nearly 1,000 educators and parents rally against New York's implementation of the controversial Common Core standards.
Syosset School Polling Sites Reduced to 3
Syossest BOE halves polling sites, says reduction will cut costs to district.
These 12 Long Island School Districts Have the Highest Average Salaries
State report finds Long Island as a region recorded the highest average salaries in New York, at $76,758 in 2013.
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