Great news! After reviewing the District's financials, Moody's announced today that the District retained its strong Aa3 credit rating, due to the District's "healthy financial position supported by strong reserves and stable operations."
A strong credit rating allows the District to borrow money at lower interest rates.
The Rating Action has been released and is now public.
A beautiful evening of music created by our fantastic students of @WHGWashington. #RamPride #RamCulture
Scenes from last night's @fpcawest District Art Show and @wh_secondary Spring Concert. #RamCulture
Thank you to everyone who came out to vote in the 2023-24 budget vote and trustee election. The proposed school budget was not approved: 1,169 yes and 1,310 no. The Board of Education will hold meetings in the coming days to discuss its options. Congratulations to the following candidates who were elected to the Board of Education:
Joseph Magaraci, 1,271 votes
David Lazar, 1,298 votes
Ray Duran was re-elected to the library board.
If you haven’t made it out to the polls yet to vote on the budget for 2023-24, there is still time! Polls will be open until 9 p.m. at West Hempstead Secondary School in the North Gymnasium. Thank you for your participation!
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Si aún no ha ido a las urnas para votar sobre el presupuesto para 2023-24, ¡todavía hay tiempo! Las urnas estarán abiertas hasta las 9 p.m. en la Escuela Secundaria West Hempstead en el North Gymnasium. ¡Gracias por su participación!
Did you know that the proposed 2023-24 budget carries a tax levy increase of 1.99%, which is BELOW the district's allowable tax levy cap of 2.43%? Please come out to vote TODAY. Polls close at 9 pm. We look forward to seeing you at the polls.
Polls are now open for the district’s budget vote! They will be open until 9 p.m. at West Hempstead Secondary School in the North Gymnasium. Please make every effort to participate. We look forward to seeing you there!
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¡Ya están abiertas las urnas para la votación del presupuesto del distrito! Estarán abiertos hasta las 9 p.m. en la Escuela Secundaria West Hempstead en el North Gymnasium. Por favor, haga todo lo posible para participar. Esperamos verlos allí!
Tomorrow is the district’s budget vote and trustee election! Please remember to vote between 7 a.m.-9 p.m. at West Hempstead Secondary School in the North Gymnasium. All information related to the proposal can be found on the district’s website. As a reminder, the proposed 2023-24 budget carries a tax levy increase of 1.99%, which is BELOW the district’s allowable tax levy cap of 2.43%.
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¡Mañana es la votación del presupuesto del distrito y la elección de síndico! Recuerde votar entre las 7 a. m. y las 9 p. m. en la Escuela Secundaria West Hempstead en el North Gymnasium. Toda la información relacionada con la propuesta se puede encontrar en el sitio web del distrito. Como recordatorio, el presupuesto propuesto para 2023-24 conlleva un aumento de la tasa de impuestos del 1,99 %, que está POR DEBAJO del límite de tasa de impuestos permitido del distrito del 2,43 %.
According to Newsday, the average spending increase in Nassau County is 6.01%. West Hempstead is at 70% of the average with our 4.2% increase. Put another way, the average spending increase in Nassau County is 43% higher than our proposed spending increase.
Según Newsday, el aumento promedio del gasto en el condado de Nassau es del 6,01 %. West Hempstead está en el 70 % del promedio con nuestro aumento del 4,2 %. Dicho de otra manera, el aumento promedio del gasto en el condado de Nassau es un 43 % más alto que nuestro aumento de gasto propuesto.
Happy Mother's Day!
The beautification and hands-on learning experiences continue with Ms. Cerrone's class and Facilities collaborating on the North Campus. Thanks, Mr. James and Mr. Dan! #RamCulture
Thank you to the professionals who participated in @Careerdayinc. And thank you to the students for their insightful questions. #RamCulture #CareerDayIncWHSS
The budget funds several new facility improvement projects not included in the bond work that will further address our buildings' aging infrastructure. The district’s goal is to ensure that our buildings continue to be healthy, safe and innovative places for our children to learn.
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El presupuesto financia varios proyectos nuevos de mejora de instalaciones no incluidos en el trabajo de bonos que abordarán aún más la infraestructura obsoleta de nuestros edificios. El objetivo del distrito es garantizar que nuestros edificios continúen siendo lugares saludables, seguros e innovadores para que nuestros niños aprendan.
What a beautiful sight! This is #RamCulture. This is #RamPride. This is the #RamFam.
You have to love when our math class is engaging in text relevant to their subject matter. Nothing wrong with some laughter thrown in for good measure. #RamCulture
As a reminder, today is the last day to register to vote to participate in the upcoming budget vote and trustee election. If you have questions about your current registration status or need further information about voting, call the District Clerk, Theresa Bryant, at 516-390-3107 during business hours.
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Como recordatorio, hoy es el último día para registrarse para votar y participar en la próxima votación presupuestaria y elección de fideicomisarios. Si tiene preguntas sobre el estado de su registro actual o necesita más información sobre cómo votar, llame a la secretaria del distrito, Theresa Bryant, al 516-390-3107 durante el horario comercial.
Through the annual budget, the district provides transportation to approximately 1,200 students at over 100 schools out-of-district on approximately 120 routes.
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A través del presupuesto anual, el distrito brinda transporte a aproximadamente 1,200 estudiantes en más de 100 escuelas fuera del distrito en aproximadamente 120 rutas.
Some work-placed learning and collaboration with our Grounds crew! Beautification on a beautiful day, with beautiful students! @wh_pps @sdempsey108
When we strive to become better teachers than we are, everyone in our classroom becomes better too. -Robert John Meehan
A good teacher is one who makes himself progressively unnecessary. - Thomas Carruthers
