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Two elementary schools become kindergarten through grade 6 next year
What happened
The March 11, 2026 work study agenda includes approval of grade reconfigurations making Barack Obama Elementary and Jackson Elementary K-6 for 2026-27. The adopted budget also lists elementary school reconfiguration, a new K-6 English language arts program, and teaching assistants in grades K-1.
Why it matters to families
Changing which grades attend a school changes where children go, class sizes and who teaches them.
The evidence
The posted agenda docket for the March 11, 2026 meeting gives the resolution text. The minutes show the hand-carry items were approved but do not repeat the wording. Which grades move where is not spelled out.
The source
Mar 11, 2026 work study agenda docketSee the full record for Hempstead Union Free School District.
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