🌊 Roslyn Schools Propose a $142M Budget

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📚 Roslyn Schools Eye $142M Budget
🚌 Copiague Goes Green with Electric Buses
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📚 Roslyn Schools Eye $142M Budget

Roslyn's Board of Education has released a draft budget of $142 million for 2026-27. The plan puts money toward hiring more staff, improving safety measures, upgrading tech, and maintaining facilities. The district also recognized Board President Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy for her regional leadership contributions.

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🚌 Copiague Goes Green with Electric Buses

Copiague School District is adding electric school buses through a NYSERDA-funded program. The district serves 4,500 students and wants to cut emissions while improving air quality. This move shows the district's commitment to cleaner transportation for kids.

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🌤️ WeatherWatch

🌦️ Monday, February 9
High: 29°F | Low: 9°F
💧 0% chance — afternoon clouds, but it’s basically just cold for sport

🌦️ Tuesday, February 10
High: 35°F | Low: 15°F
💧 4% chance — overcast skies, cozy-core (minus the cozy temps)

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