At their December 18 meeting, members of the Hicksville Public Schools’ Board of Education formally accepted $500,000 in special funding from New York State 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,” said New York State Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove), who helped secure the funding for the school district. “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. The students were Insiya Ali, the winner of the New York State PTA video contest; New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All State honorees Owen Chan (piano), John Chaplin (bass clarinet), Matthew Kilfeather-Bonello (vocal tenor) and Laura Mason (piccolo); and Julian Gandolfo, the district holiday card winner for 2024.