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Westhampton Beach School District's Clerical Staff Address Board of Education Regarding Contract Negotiations, Loss of Positions

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Westhampton Beach Middle School Main Office Senior Office Assistant Lisa Monti at Monday night's board of education meeting. DESIRÉE KEEGAN

Westhampton Beach Middle School Main Office Senior Office Assistant Lisa Monti at Monday night's board of education meeting. DESIRÉE KEEGAN

Westhampton Beach's board of education listens to public comments October 7. DESIRÉE KEEGAN

Westhampton Beach's board of education listens to public comments October 7. DESIRÉE KEEGAN

Desirée Keegan on Oct 9, 2024
After four unsuccessful contract negotiation meetings, Westhampton Beach Middle School senior office assistant Lisa Monti addressed the Board of Education on Monday night to plead with members to urge district... more

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