Spending 

$163,915,903, a 3.9% increase from the current $157,758,542.

Tax levy

2.27% increase, from $104,013,059 to $106,372,709. This is equal to the district’s 2.27% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget meets “all contractual obligations.” according to the district; officials did not provide information on teacher salaries. The district said there are proposed staff additions in the budget but did not specify what they will be.

Propositions

Proposition 2 seeks approval to bond for $134,861,938 to pay for a new high school gym and performing arts center, parking and cafeteria renovations, electrical, courtyard and corridor improvements and reconstruction of the high school’s 300 wing. Approval will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.

Annie Doresca (incumbent), Mary Jo O’Hagan (incumbent) and Mahogany Williams.

When | Where

7 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Baldwin High School, 841 Ethel T. Kloberg Dr.

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