Can the Public Trust the School Board?

That's the question being raised by long-time Board member Will Duncan of Bethpage.

The controversy boiled over at a recent study session. It seems some Board members and the Director were kept out of the loop by the Facilities and Maintenance Committee. Proper procedures may not have been followed. Accusations of back door deals were flying.

All of this as the Board faces yet another tough budget year and resistance from the County Commission.