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Weigh in on School District Cuts [Poll]

The Massapequa School District has announced the elimination of 29 teaching positions. Do you agree with the decision?

Next year's proposed budget in the Massapequa School District contains some difficult cuts, including the in the district.

There will also be three administrative jobs eliminated as well as clerical, paraprofessional and custodial/transportation jobs eliminated.

Officials in district blame the new state tax cap for forcing them to make the cuts and have argued that the district isn't getting its fair share of  state aid.

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We want to know if you agree. Were these cuts necessary? What are your thoughts about the decision?

Take our poll below and weigh in with your comments.

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