School Voters Guide results: 2024 budgets, propositions, candidates

AMITYVILLE

Spending / Pass (1,051 to 698)

$117,701,412, a 4.41% increase over the current $112,729,127.

Tax levy

3.07% increase, from $63,804,454 to $65,767,418. This is equal to the district’s 3.07% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The district did not provide information on teacher salaries, or on the addition or reduction of teachers, other staff or programs. The district announced earlier this spring that layoffs were planned.

Proposition / Pass (1,096-551)

A proposition seeks approval to establish at-large elections for board seats. Approval of the proposition will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are one and three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat.

Megan Messmann (1,098) defeated Jeannette Santos (incumbent) (685). Caroline Fanning (949) defeated Juan Leon (incumbent) (734). Wendy Canestro (767), Angelique Shannon (559) and Jodie Runfola (308) were running for the one-year term remaining on the seat of Terry Fulton (incumbent), who stepped down last summer.

BABYLON

Spending / Pass (542 to 198)

$62,192,921, a 3.86% increase from the current $59,876,501.

Tax levy

2.48% increase, from $46,624,975 to $47,780,667. This is within the district’s 2.48% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries, estimates subject to negotiation or salary freezes, but district officials did not specify which is the case. The spending plan adds 1 full-time grade school teacher, a part-time health teacher, 3 teaching assistants and restores a guidance counselor position and 3 second team sports. There are no budgeted reductions in staff and programs, and a position vacant due to a retirement will not be filled.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Theresa Patiri (594) (incumbent) and David Sonkin (563) (incumbent) ran unopposed.

BALDWIN

Spending / Pass (1,158 to 700)

$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 / Pass (1,009 to 828)

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 (1,089) (incumbent) and Mary Jo O’Hagan (1,004) (incumbent) defeated Mahogany Williams (680).

BAYPORT-BLUE POINT

Spending / Pass (798 to 303)

$85,882,466, a 2.91% increase from the current $83,453,366.

Tax levy

3.91% increase, from $59,661,927 to $61,999,186. This is within the district’s 3.91% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a 1.55% contractual pay increase for teachers. It also expands the universal pre-K program, expands a 0.5 elementary guidance counselor to 1.0, creates an additional high school club. The proposed spending also includes security enhancement, replenishing 1:1 devices and an additional driver's education vehicle. It includes a reduction of staff through attrition and lower enrollment.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.

Mallory Dougherty (837) ran unopposed for the seat of Julia Conlon (incumbent), who did not seek reelection; Paul Wright (827) ran unopposed for the seat of Adrienne Cirone (incumbent), who did not seek reelection.

BAY SHORE

Spending / Pass (614 to 160)

$197,418,192, a 1.4% increase from the current $194,639,180.

Tax levy

2.2% increase, from $115,360,073 to $117,889,085. This is within the district’s 2.2% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a 2.5% increase for teachers, which is a combination of step and contractual increases. The budget also includes additional sections of special education classes (including support personnel) due to rising enrollment. The proposed spending plan does not call for any reductions in teachers, staff or programs.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Jennifer Brownyard (632)  (incumbent) and Susan Gargan (611) (incumbent) were running unopposed.

BELLMORE

Spending / Pass (421 to 146)

$40,768,742, a 4.26% increase over the current $39,103,143.

Tax levy

2.46% increase, from $27,687,128 to $28,368,238. This is within the district’s 2.48% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries, estimates subject to negotiation or salary freezes, but does specify which applies. There are no budgeted increases or reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass (482 to 117)

A proposition seeks approval to spend from an existing Capital Reserve fund and state Smart Schools funding. The district did not provide further information on the spending. Approval will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Marion Blane and Leslie Cerverizzo ran unopposed.

BELLMORE-MERRICK

Spending / Pass (3,748 to 1,539) 

$197,450,603, a 4.55% increase from the current $188,863,521.

Tax levy

2.55% increase, from $129,873,423 to $133,188,420. This is within the district’s 2.55% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractual teacher salary increases of 1.75% as per a collective bargaining agreement and the addition of 2 full-time teachers. There are no budgeted reductions in teachers, staff or programs, and no additions to programs.

Propositions / Pass

Proposition 2 would allow the district to spend $2,100,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund to make upgrades, do reconstruction and complete other districtwide projects. (3,997 to 1,275)

Proposition 3 authorizes the district to establish a Capital Reserve Fund to fund capital improvement projects. (3,850 to 1,218)

Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The board is comprised of board members from the Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick and North Merrick school districts.

BETHPAGE

Spending / Pass (572 to 120) 

$104,665,271, a 2.55% increase from the current $102,062,376.

Tax levy

2.24% increase, from $69,948,432 to $71,513,844. This is within the district’s 2.24% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The district did not provide information on teacher salaries. The budget does not include hiring additional teachers or staff. There are no planned reductions in teachers, programs or staff.

Candidates

The terms are three years and two years. Vote for 3, elected by seat.

Incumbents James A. McGlynn (550) and Sandra Watson (525) ran unopposed. Cynthia Krummenacker (533)  ran unopposed for the two-year term remaining in the seat of Michael J. Kelly, who resigned and was replaced by Krummenacker.

BRENTWOOD

Spending / Pass (651 to 183)

$603,274,281, a 7.5% increase from the current $561,203,261.

Tax levy

2.5% increase, from $111,568,807 to $114,358,027. This is within the district’s 3.84% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a 2.95% contractual increase for teachers. The district is adding instrumental music for 6th grade, and a behavior specialist and secondary teachers as needed for additional elective offerings.

Propositions / Pass (584 to 233)

A proposition seeks approval to spend $1.4 million to purchase land and a building. If approved, the proposition would not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, Elected by seat. Julia Burgos (628) (incumbent) defeated Kimberly Johnson (215). Cynthia Cifferi (646) (incumbent) defeated Zed Key (196) . Eileen Felix (incumbent) ran unopposed (729).

BRIDGEHAMPTON

Spending/Pass (98-21)

$22,554,442, a 3.74% increase from the current $21,741,879.

Tax levy

3.34% increase, from $18,339,288 to $18,951,851. This is equal to the district’s 3.34% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a 1% contractual increase plus any applicable step increases. No change in teacher staffing or programs.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. Angela Chmielewski (74), (incumbent) Jo Ann Comfort (98) (incumbent) and Nicole DeCastri-Zabala (65) were elected, defeating Merritt Thomas (63).

CARLE PLACE

Spending / Pass (843 to 238) 

$57,186,018, a 4.49% increase from the current $54,726,163.

Tax levy

2.24% increase, from $45,822,518 to $46,850,434. This is within the district’s 2.24% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget does not include any reductions or additions to teachers, staff and programs. There is money in the budget for raises but collective bargaining was not completed at the time of budget development, officials said.  

Propositions / Pass (844 to 192) 

Proposition 2 will allow the school district to use $140,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund to construct two interior restrooms accessible from the exterior of the Carle Place Middle and High School. If approved, it would not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Jacqueline DaTorre (495)  and Patrick Dunphy (733)  defeated Ryan Nordman (92) and incumbents Joseph Lo Curto (466) and Neal McLaughlin (235). 

CENTER MORICHES

Spending/ Pass (509-421)

$54,132,914, a 4.56% increase from the current $51,770,880.

Tax levy

2.47% increase, from $25,657,867 to $26,291,456. This is equal to the district’s 2.47% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes salary estimates subject to negotiations and 1 additional mental health staffer. Otherwise, there are no further additions or reductions to staff or programs.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large. Brian Tenety (707) ran unopposed.

CENTRAL ISLIP

Spending / Pass (530-169)

$294,039,602, a 16% increase from the current $252,864,607.

Tax levy

1.5% increase, from $91,315,810 to $92,685,547. This is within the district’s 3.3% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes increases based on the collective bargaining agreement. Includes a 3% step increase. No reductions in staffing or programs.

Propositions / Pass (512-141)

The proposition allows the district to establish a repair reserve not to exceed $10 million to be utilized for the purpose of non-recurring capital improvement or equipment repairs. If funds are available at the end of any fiscal year, they may be appropriated for this fund.

Candidates

Terms are three years and one year. Vote for 3, elected at-large.

The third-highest vote-getter receives a one-year term to fill a previously unexpired term of late board member Daniel Devine.

Maureen Esposito (incumbent) (593) and Debra Cavanagh (incumbent) (544) were elected to a three-year terms.  Luis Alcantara (incumbent) (523) was elected to a one-year term. Jessica Banda (220) was not elected. 

COLD SPRING HARBOR

Spending / Pass (657 to 186)

$80,699,285, a 4.61% increase from the current $77,141,053.

Tax levy

1.62% increase, from $69,558,264 to $70,685,552. This is equal to the district’s 1.62% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. The proposed spending calls for seven new hires, including four positions for ICT Model teaching in grades 2-6, and a self-contained classroom in the primary school that needs three positions. The district also plans to reduce one 0.9 teaching position due to declining enrollment and five teaching aides. 

Propositions

Proposition 2/ Pass (635 to 202) uses $1,951,500 to install a traffic signal at the Jr./Sr. High School, and install air conditioning, upgrade electrical and improve ventilation at all buildings.

Proposition 3/ Pass (629 to 193) establishes a capital reserve fund.

If approved, neither proposition would result in a tax increase. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2. Heather Morante Young (incumbent) (555) and Mark Attalienti (484) defeated Scott Kaufman (414). 

COMMACK

Spending / Pass (1,701 to 400)

$227,094,961, a 2.24% increase from the current $222,110,182.

Tax levy

1.99% increase, from $152,660,104 to $155,698,880. This is within the district’s 2% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes funding for a 1.75% contractual raise for teachers, and to fill newly created positions for a financial literacy teacher and two special educators. The budget would not cut any positions or programs.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected by seat. Dana Schultz (1,047) defeated incumbent Gus Hueber (997).

COMSEWOGUE

Spending / Pass (540 to 204) 

$116,574,788, a 5.2% increase from the current $110.777,250.

Tax levy

1.3% increase, from $63,378,122 to $64,225,293. This is within the district’s 1.3% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a 1.5% step increase in teacher pay. The district has reduced general education classes based on enrollment changes and is not replacing all retirements. The district has made minor staff reductions based on lack of student interest in some courses. Staff assignments have been changed to avoid further reductions.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.

Incumbents Margaret Mitchell (593), Corey Prinz (508) and Richard Rennard (543) ran unopposed.

CONNETQUOT

Spending / Pass (2,184 to 1,018)

$222,573,018, a 3.34% increase from the current $215,379,812.

Tax levy

3.29% increase, from $139,188,653 to $143,774,268. This is within the district’s 3.35% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes increases in teacher salaries, plus a step increase. There are no budgeted additions to staff and programs, but the spending plan does eliminate up to 8 staff. It does not provide information on whether programs will be cut.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbent Marissol Mallon (1,660) and Melissa Torregrossa (1,577) defeated Brian Burger (1,518) and Salvatore Napolitano (1,327).

COPIAGUE

Spending / Pass (502 to 193)

$175,287,962, a 3.10% increase from the current $170,023,070.

Tax levy

2.98% increase, from $67,569,520 to $69,584,493. This is within the district’s 5.32% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes funding for teacher salary increases. The budget does not call for any additions or reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass (492 to 193)

Proposition 2 sought approval to spend $10 million from the district’s Building and Improvement Capital Reserve Fund, established May 17, 2022, to construct a seven-classroom addition and make interior and exterior renovations at Deauville Gardens East and Deauville Gardens West elementary schools.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat.

Incumbents Michael Higgins (504) and Kenneth Urban (516) ran unopposed. Beatrice Bocchieri Guido (335) defeated incumbent Ledy Torres (304).

DEER PARK

Spending / Pass (655 to 168)

$144,373,492, a 3.97% increase from the current $138,857,904.

Tax levy

1.74% increase, from 78,089,210 to 79,450,396. This is equal to the district’s tax-cap limit, which the district does not plan to vote to override.

Teacher pay, jobs

The district did not provide information on teacher salaries. The proposed budget includes adding an elementary bilingual program and boys and girls varsity badminton.

Propositions / Pass

Proposition 2 will establish a capital reserve fund that is not set to exceed $15 million and will be funded using unspent surplus money from the district’s general fund. (665 to 140)

Proposition 3 will use unspent capital funds totaling $400,000. Neither proposition will impact taxes. (682 to 127)

Candidates

Terms are three years. Donna Marie Elliot (incumbent) ran unopposed for her seat, and Mahwish Yaqoob ran unopposed for the seat left vacated by Robert Marino.

EAST HAMPTON

Spending  / Pass (472 to 116)

$82,885,992, a 4.81% increase from the current $79,079,317.

Tax levy

8.71% increase, from $57,351,202 to $62,346,474. This exceeds the district’s 3.39% tax-cap limit and will require a 60% majority vote for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Christina DeSanti (incumbent) and Sarah Minardi (incumbent) ran unopposed.

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EAST ISLIP

Spending / Pass (951 to 309)

$126,053,938, a 0.23% increase from the current $125,761,934.

Tax levy

1.5% increase, from $74,704,671 to $75,825,241. This is under the district’s 3.48% tax cap, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases of 1.25% in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass (917 to 310)

Proposition 2 sought voter approval to establish a 10-year Capital Reserve Fund that will be capped at $30 million.

Approval of the proposition will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Michael Dorgan (incumbent) and Stephen Ruland (incumbent) ran opposed.

EAST MEADOW

Spending / Pass (2,518 to 1,040)

$251,489,632, a 5.69% increase from the current $237,954,055.

Tax levy

3.24% increase, from $151,468,600 to $156,374,338. This is equal to the district’s 3.24% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget does not include any additional hires, salary increases or staff reductions.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2; Maria Talluto (2,002) and Nikole DeLuca (1,920) defeated Incumbent Eileen Napolitano (1,703).

EAST MORICHES

Spending / Pass (219 to 41)

$31,600,752, a 1.42% increase from the current $31,157,300.

Tax levy

1.90% increase, from $21,578,907 to $21,988,906. This is under the district’s 2.32% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractual increases of 1.76% in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted reductions in staff or programs. The district did not provide information on whether there will be an increase in staff.

Propositions / Pass

Proposition 2 enables high school choice between three surrounding districts (239 to 20). Proposition 3 authorizes payment for library services (230 to 28). 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Greg Menegio (incumbent) and Joseph Kosinski ran unopposed. Incumbent Lisa Pesce did not seek reelection.

EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR

Spending / Pass (690 to 284)

$115,802,809, a 5.5% increase from the current $109,736,931.

Tax levy

4.96% increase, from $61,684,658 to $64,742,325. This is within the district’s 4.96% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget does not include increases in teacher salaries, and there are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs. Five teacher positions that are vacant due to attrition will not be filled. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Michael Davis (584) and Marion Diener (450) defeated Sandra DaEira-Loccisano and Shannon Timoney. Incumbents James Governali and Christine Racca did not seek reelection.

EAST QUOGUE

Spending / Pass (348 to 68)

$30,742,153, a 6.15% increase from the current $28,662,339.

Tax levy

2.64% increase, from $25,223,360 to $25,888,743. This is within the district’s 2.64% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries and preserves all instructional programming and staffing. The district also will expand the special education program to include a self-contained program, in addition to ICT co-teaching and add a library media specialist. 

Candidates

Terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large. Christopher Hudson (381) (incumbent) was elected. 

EAST ROCKAWAY

Spending / Pass (382-152)

$45,288,521, a 2.98% increase from the current $43,978,714.

Tax levy

1.98% increase, from $32,753,228 to $33,401,742. This is within the district’s 2.48% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. It adds 1 full-time special education teacher and 1 full-time teacher’s assistant for physical education. There are no budgeted reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass

Proposition 2 authorizes the district to make purchases of up to $407,000 from its Capital Reserve Fund for Technology Replacement II for computer hardware, network and telecommunication upgrades. (416-99) 

Proposition 3 authorizes the district to implement energy efficiency improvements not to exceed $4.5 million. (383-128)

Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are one and three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Joseph M. Lores (302) was elected to a three-year term. Maureen Doyle (250) defeated incumbent Joseph Kilgus (240). She will serve a one-year term created by the resignation last year of Michael Motherway. 

EAST WILLISTON

Spending / Pass (1,018 to 478)

$71,177,806, a 3.32% increase from the current $68,889,276.

Tax levy

3.74% increase, from $59,194,606 to $61,410,586. This is within the district’s 3.79% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a 3.27% contractual increase. It adds a world language program at the elementary school and also adds a districtwide psychologist. No other additions or reductions to staff and programs are budgeted.

Propositions / Pass 

Proposition 2 will fund a capital reserve. (1,210 to 350)

Proposition 3 will make expenditures from a capital reserve. (1,210 to 345)

Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. 

Robert V. Fallarino (1,006) (incumbent) defeated Denise Tercynski (659).  Leonard Hirsch (1,001) (incumbent) defeated Eswar Sivaraman (604). 

ELMONT

Spending / Pass (1,226 to 413) 

$109,595,281, a 1.40% decrease from the current $111,153,590.

Tax levy  

  2.50% increase, from $56,601,558 to $58,018,654. This is within the district’s 2.71% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes 1.4% actual increases in teacher salaries. [It does not include the addition or reduction of teachers, staff or programs.]

Candidates

The terms are one and three years. Vote for 3; elected by seat.

Lynette Battle (795) defeated Nancy Garlick (466) (incumbent) and Fatima Bhalli (510); Dwayne Palmer (699) defeated Kathleen Murtagh (617 )and Rashal Mahamud (458) for the seat of incumbent Sharon Earley Davis, who did not seek reelection. Trecia Wong (730) defeated Aysha Akter (571) and Tania Lawes (465).

ELWOOD

Spending / Pass (652 to 287)

$76,760,609, a 5.04% increase from the current $73,077,631.

Tax levy

2.02% increase, from $52,092,739 to $53,142,763. This is within the district’s 2.02% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. An elementary school teacher is being added, and there are no further budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs. 

Propositions / Passed (714 to 213)

A proposition seeks approval to expend $500,000 in the capital reserve for districtwide security enhancements and purchase of districtwide maintenance and grounds vehicles. Approval will not affect the tax levy. 

Candidates

The terms are 3 years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. James Tomeo (incumbent) (717) and Walter Edwards (620) ran unopposed. Heather Mammolito (incumbent) did not seek reelection.

FARMINGDALE

Spending / Pass (1,532 to 922)

$200,036,010, a 2.95% increase from the current $194,297,069.

Tax levy

2.64% increase, from $136,812,306 to $140,429,607. This is within the district’s 2.64% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes salary increases and step increases for teachers. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass 

Proposition 2 authorizes the district to spend $5,000,000 from the 2022 Buildings and Facilities Capital Reserve Fund to pay for improvements and reconstruction of various school buildings, including furnishings, equipment, machinery and site incidental upgrades. (1,749 to 709)

Proposition 3 for Farmingdale Youth Council. The district did not provide additional details about the proposition. (1,726 to 727) 

Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. Anthony Giordano (1,506) (incumbent), Kathy Lively (1,450) (incumbent) and Gavin Rogers (1,510) defeated incumbent Sheree Jones (1,192). 

FIRE ISLAND

Spending / Pass (40 to 2)

The $6,581,754 budget, a 2.56% increase from the current $6,417,436.

Tax levy

2.69% increase, from $5,120,531 to $5,258,255. This is within the district’s 4.04% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote was required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The budget includes a teacher salary increase that is in negotiation. There are no budgeted additions or reductions to staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass

Proposition 2 seeks to use $1.6 million in capital reserves to fund construction updates, including replacement of fencing, exterior and interior doors, windows, roofing, masonry work and electrical upgrades. (39 to 2)

Proposition 3 asked voters for permission to establish a new Capital Reserve Fund, using budget surplus that is not to exceed $2 million, for future capital building maintenance. Neither proposition would increase the tax levy. (38 to 2)

Candidates

Incumbents Lisa Kaufman (38), Kathleen Skelly-Kurka (33) and Amy Wood (39) all ran unopposed. 

FISHERS ISLAND

Spending / Pass (58 to 9)

$4,033,364, a 2.3% increase from the current $3,940,884.

Tax levy

2.6% increase, from $3,531,583 to $3,623,258. This is within the district’s 2.6% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes teacher salary increases that are subject to negotiation, and the reduction of a teaching assistant position. The previous year budgeted for two teaching assistant positions, but only one was filled. There are no budgeted additions to staff or programs, and no budgeted reductions in programs.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. William Bloethe (55) (incumbent) and Matthew Edwards (41) (incumbent) won, defeating Aleksandra Norton (33).

FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE

Spending / Pass (1,133 to 469)

$39,539,684, a 1.72% increase from the current $38,872,797.

Tax levy

2.73% increase, from $26,767,254 to $27,497,102. This is within the district’s 2.73% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries that are being negotiated. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in in staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass (1,224 to 363)

A proposition sought approval to spend up to $2.3 million from the 2021 Capital Reserve Fund for school building improvements, including portions of the boiler conversion project and HVAC replacement systems. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.

Michele Vincent (862) defeated incumbent Beth Kierez (641). Incumbent Jaclyn O’Donohue (862) defeated Linda Grein (658).

FRANKLIN SQUARE

Spending / Pass (1,372 to  449)

$50,272,954, a 4% increase from the current $48,189,060.

Tax levy

2.21% increase, from $30,971,882 to $31,657,410. This is within the district’s 2.21% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual and step increases in teacher salaries and adds support staff. No reductions in staff or programs are budgeted.

Propositions / Pass 

Proposition 3 sought approval to spend up to $2 million from a 2019 Capital Reserve Fund to upgrade fields at Polk Street Elementary School and refurbish a parking lot. (1,433 to 377)

Proposition 4 would authorize an energy performance contract for an additional 10% in state aid. (1441 to 366)

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.

Anna McCombs (853) defeated incumbent Diane Hansen (614) and Daniel Donoghue (343) . Domenico Ciaccio (1,037) defeated incumbent Helen Hoffman (767). 

FREEPORT

Spending / Pass (645 to​174)​

$244,184,593, a 2.28% increase from the current $238,750,337.

Tax levy

A 2.12% decrease, from $89,052,558 to $87,162,032. This is within the district’s 2.27% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes funding for additional teachers, a social worker, instructional coaches, cleaners, a clerical position, security aides and extracurricular club advisers. It also includes funding for seven new courses at the high school and a clinical medical assistant program, along with enhancements to some existing programs.

Propositions / Pass (704 to 102)

Proposition 3 seeks authorization to spend up to $2.5 million from the 2017 Capital Reserve Fund.

Passed 607-195

Proposition 4 seeks to modify school transportation eligibility, effective at the start of the 2024-25 school year.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large.

Sunday F. Coward (637)  (incumbent) is running unopposed

GARDEN CITY

Spending Pass (1,125 to 311)

$133,987,366, a 2.84% increase from the current $130,282,491.

Tax levy

2.54% increase, from $109,219,216 to $111,991,970. This is within the district’s 2.54% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries and an increase in the number of teacher aides in the district. There are no budgeted reductions in staff or programs.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.

 Kristen Pappas (851) and Carl Oliveri (561) were running for the seat of Tom Pinou (incumbent), who did not seek reelection. Incumbent Joseph Sileo (1,004) ran unopposed.

GLEN COVE

Spending / Pass (689 to 392)

$113,416,040, a 5.02% increase from the current $107,999,370.

Tax levy

2.77% increase, from $75,253,780 to $77,333,391. This is within the district’s 2.77% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions to staff and programs.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.

Incumbents Maureen Jimenez (772), Meghan Lavine (748) and Anne Markoulis (789) ran unopposed.

GREAT NECK

Spending / Pass (1,529 to 318)

$281,995,500, a 3.62% increase from the current $272,138,300.

Tax levy

3.26% increase, from $229,498,923 to $236,985,206. This is within the district’s 3.26% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual negotiated increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass (1546 to 287)

Proposition 2 sought to establish a new Capital Reserve Fund to replace one created in 2015 for a 10-year span. Approval will not affect the tax levy. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.

Incumbents Steven Chen (1543) and Grant Toch (1,522) ran unopposed.

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GREENPORT

Spending / Pass 334-107

The proposed budget is for $25,374,981, a 7.02% increase from the current $23,709,875. 

Tax levy

3.84% increase, from $17,626,902 to $18,303,836. This is within the district’s 3.84% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractual increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions to staff or programs.

Candidates

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

Samuel Strickland Jr. received 296 votes and Amanda Clark received 286 votes, both winning seats on the board, defeating Clifford Harris, who earned 170 votes. Incumbents Kelly Harris and Robin Walden did not seek reelection.

HALF HOLLOW HILLS

Spending / Pass (1,752 to 404)

$298,912,008, a 3.15% increase from the current $289,790,216.

Tax levy

2.54% increase from $224,541,381 to $230,235,146. This is equal to the district’s 2.54% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes an average 1.5% increase in teacher salaries, and an approximately 2% step increase. The district said staff additions and/or reductions have not yet been determined. 

Propositions / Pass (1,743 to 332)

A proposition seeks approval to establish a Capital Reserve fund for improvements to buildings. Approval of the proposition will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. The third-highest vote-getter receives a one-year term created by the resignation of board member David Kaston, who was replaced by Bilal.

Adam Kleinberg (1,305) (incumbent), Stephanie Gurin (1,141) (incumbent) and Nadia Pervez Bilal (1,060) (incumbent) defeated Tina Shek (1,057) and Brian Hall (1,016)

HAMPTON BAYS

Spending / Pass (554 to 134)

$66,068,400, a 3.3% increase from the current $63,945,545.

Tax levy

2.2% increase, from $48,651,096 to $49,723,021. This is equal to the district’s 2.2% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a salary increase for teachers of approximately 4%, depending on contract terms. The budget adds two school social workers but no new programs. There are no budgeted reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass (591 to 95)

A proposition seeks approval to use $300,000 in unexpended funds from previous years for basic repairs and renovation. Approval of the proposition will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

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

Anne Culhane (550) (incumbent) and Liz Scully (534) (incumbent) ran unopposed.

HARBORFIELDS

Spending / Pass (1,227 to 279)

$99,764,898, a 3.64% increase from the current $96,259,671.

Tax levy

2.44% increase, from $72,190,754 to $73,955,220. This is equal to the district’s 2.44% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractual increases in teacher salaries per collective bargaining agreements. The district did not respond to questions about the magnitude of the increases. Adds one security guard position at Harborfields High School. Includes a reduction of 1.9 full-time equivalent positions shared among several departments, including art, English, physical education and special education.

Propositions / Pass (1,217 to 254)

Proposition 2 authorizes the district to liquidate the 2015 Capital Reserve Fund to fund settlements in certain Child Victims Act cases. Approval of the proposition will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

Terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.

Susan Broderick (1,124) (incumbent), Rachael Risinger (1,053) and Eve Meltzer-Krief (1,044) (incumbent) defeated David Balistreri (396) and Freda Manuel (316); Suzie Lustig (incumbent) did not seek reelection.

HAUPPAUGE

Spending / Pass (584 to 278)

$133,216,224, a 3.48% increase from the current $128,739,896.

Tax levy

3.38% increase, from $93,522,532 to $96,686,000. This is equal to the district’s 3.38% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractual increases of 2% per step. For the 2024-25 school year, teachers at all steps will receive a 1% pay increase. The budget adds one teacher but has no addition in programs and no reduction in staff or programs.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Catherine Collins (583) and Brian Michels (574) ran unopposed. Colleen Capece (incumbent) and Gemma Salvia (incumbent) did not seek reelection.

HEMPSTEAD

Spending / Pass (637 to 206)

$328,622,204, a 9.76% increase from the current $299,399,867.

Tax levy

0.0% increase, from $75,934,370 to $75,934,370. This is below the district’s 6.26% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries, but percentages were not specified.

Propositions / Pass

Bond Proposition No. 1 (a) sought to make improvements to a broad range of facilities' infrastructure needs, such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, boilers, electrical, asbestos abatement and much more at a cost not to exceed the $72,218,215. (b) Additionally, the amount not to exceed $1,362,000, plus any interest earnings, will be paid from the “Hempstead Union Free School District 2019 Capital Reserve Fund,” approved by the district voters May 21, 2019. (587 to 175)

Bond Proposition No. 2 (a) covers indoor air quality improvement and the installation of classroom air conditioners for six schools, Barack Obama, David Paterson, Jackson Main, Joseph A. McNeil, Prospect and the Middle School. That cost is not to exceed $7,350,000. (b) The amount not to exceed $138,000, plus any interest earnings thereon will be paid from the “Hempstead Union Free School District 2019 Capital Reserve Fund,” approved by voters May 21, 2019. (555 to 133)

The district did not say whether approval of the propositions will affect the tax levy. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbent Olga Brown Young (231) was defeated by Elise Nicholson (390) and Jeffrey Spencer (469), as were challengers Gwendolyn Jackson (225) and Nicholas Perdomo (178). Randy Stith (incumbent) did not seek reelection.

CORRECTION: The number of "yes" votes for the approved budget was incorrect in an earlier listing of election results. Voters approved the budget 637 to 206. 

HERRICKS

Spending / Pass (1,632 to 958)

$141,710,364, a 5.19% increase from the current $134,719,970.

Tax levy

2.38% increase, from $104,763,474 to $107,258,592. This is equal to the district’s 2.38% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes an average contractual increase for teachers of 1.5% and an average step increase of about 1.59%. One school counselor would be added at the middle school, and a special education teacher is budgeted. There are no budgeted additions to programs, and no reductions in staff or programs.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for two, elected by seat. Maria Bono (1,502) defeated Brian R. Hassan (874) (incumbent) and Shaheda Quraishi 1,147 defeated Eric Lo (569), Ravinder Ratra (473), Russell Stuart (288), Surendra Gupta (184).

HEWLETT-WOODMERE

Spending / Pass (1,254 to 529)

$138,494,692, a 2.58% increase from the current $135,017,834.

Tax levy

0.0% increase from $108,577,500. This is within the district’s 1.12% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries of 1%. In addition, the average step increase for teachers is 1.7%. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass (1,126 to 464)

Proposition 2 seeks approval to establish the “Long Range Building Improvement Fund #2,” a Capital Reserve Fund for capital improvements to district facilities.

Approval will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. Judy Menashe (1,362) (incumbent), Francois Tenenbaum (1,264) (incumbent) and Meredith King (1,257).

HICKSVILLE

Spending / Pass (724 to 395)

$173,162,743, a 4.47% increase from the current $165,746,762.

Tax levy

3.45% increase, from $111,622,254 to $115,473,074. This is equal to the district’s 3.45% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes 2% contractual increases in teacher salaries. It also includes Chromebook and telephone replacements; new math software in the elementary schools; and a districtwide employee benefit program.

The proposed budget eliminates the Foreign Language Enrichment program in the elementary schools, and staff reductions include 32 full-time and one part-time positions via retirement, resignation, program changes and empty positions left unfilled.

Reallocated staff will fund a districtwide behaviorist, a districtwide reading specialist, integrated co-teaching kindergarten and additional support for English language learners.

Propositions / Pass (777 to 340)

Proposition 2  would approve the appropriation of $60,000 to the Hicksville Gregory Museum for educational services.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.

Patricia Bulerin ran unopposed for the seat of Phil Heckler (incumbent), who is not seeking reelection. Erin Guida ran unopposed for the seat of Brenda Judson, who resigned last year.

HUNTINGTON

Spending / Pass (1,059 to 206)

$152,277,619 a 4.05% increase from the current $146,347,091.

Tax levy

2.93% increase, from $113,711,800 to $117,043,556. This is within the district’s 3.93% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

Includes contractual increases in teacher salaries. The proposed budget maintains current staff and programs. A support program and elementary summer school program that were funded through ARPA money will be absorbed in the general fund.

Propositions / Pass (1,091 to 158)

Proposition 2 authorizes the district to spend up to $4,565,800 in capital reserve funds for the installation of air-conditioning in the cafeteria and new roof at Jack Abrams STEM Magnet School. This will also fund upgrades to the high school auditorium and visitor bathrooms at the high school. Approval of the proposition will not affect the tax levy

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.

Thomas Galvin (856) (incumbent), Theresa Sullivan (882) (incumbent) and Annie Michaelian (812) defeated Sara Baliber (656).

ISLAND PARK

Spending / Pass (334 to 253)

$44,354,925, a 2.46% increase from the current $43,291,899.

Tax levy

1.99% increase, from $33,660,503 to $34,330,347. This is within the district’s 2.86% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes increase in teacher salaries subject to negotiations. The proposed budget adds a part-time guidance counselor, makes a part-time English as a New Language teacher position full time, and develops a new Financial / News & Media Literacy course. There are no budgeted reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass

Proposition 2 would authorize the creation of a Power Plant Tax Assessment Reserve Fund that can hold up to $7.5 million from a settlement with the Long Island Power Authority. The reserve would help offset a reduction in the district’s tax base due to a LIPA settlement with Nassau County. (339 to 234)

Proposition 3 authorizes the district to enter a five-year contract that would start July 1 with the Long Beach City School District and allow Island Park students to attend Long Beach High School. (489 to 90)

Approval of either proposition will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are five years. Vote for 1, elected at-large. Tara Byrne (incumbent) ran unopposed.

ISLAND TREES

Spending / Pass (379 to 122)

$79,961,570, a 2.58% increase from the current $77,948,373.

Tax levy

2.05% increase, from $48,668,350 to $49,666,822. This is equal to the district’s 2.05% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a regular, contractual 2% increase in salary for all employees. The budget does not include additions to staff or programs. It does reduce the number of substitute teachers, equipment and staff development sessions.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Amy Martin (incumbent) and Christian Soto (incumbent) ran unopposed.

ISLIP

Spending / Pass (719 to 244)

$100,075,388, a 3.57% increase from the current $96,625,851.

Tax levy

1.96% increase, from $65,666,870 to $66,950,783. This is equal to the district’s 1.96% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractual increases for teacher salaries. The budget does not include any additional staff or programs, and does not include any reductions.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat.

Incumbents Paul Austin, Eric Buehler and Tom Leggio ran unopposed.

JERICHO

Spending / Pass (1,622 to 417)

$139,846,284, a 3.48% increase from the current $135,149,020.

Tax levy

3.25% increase, from $111,826,053 to $115,460,399. This is within the district’s 3.41% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes increases in teacher salaries that are subject to negotiations. It includes a new science research position due to enrollment increases as well as new course offerings. There are no budgeted reductions in staff or programs. 

Propositions / Pass (1,709 to 376)

Proposition 2 authorizes the district to spend up to $4,448,603 from the Capital Reserve Fund established in May 2022 for construction and improvements to various school buildings.

Approval of the proposition will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

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

Samuel Perlman (incumbent) (1,192) and Jennifer Vartanov (1,182) (incumbent) defeated Jenn Camhi (1,025) and Shewar Khan (989).

KINGS PARK

Spending / Pass (1,046 to 533)

$106,790,956 a 2.64% increase from the current $104,039,636.

Tax levy

2.38% increase, from $80,103,141 to $82,007,933. This is equal to the district’s 2.38% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractual increases in teacher salaries and eliminates 6.6 FTEs (full-time educators). The spending plan includes no further additions or reductions to staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass (1,024 to 531)

Proposition 2 authorizes the district to spend up to $6,528,161.21 for the reconstruction of the bus garage/transportation facility. Previous work was completed and now $2,800,000 is expected to be expended from unreserved, undesignated fund balance from the 2023-2024 general fund. If approved, the proposition would not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

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

Kevin Johnston (incumbent) and James Lovastik ran unopposed; Diane Nally (incumbent) did not seek reelection.

LAWRENCE

Spending / Pass (1,256 to 303) 

$101,919,077, a 0.91% decrease from the current $102,850,379.

Tax levy

0.0% increase, from $85,954,300. This is within the district’s 3.67% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes estimates subject to negotiation. No cuts or reductions. 

Propositions / Pass

Propositions include approving the school board budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year and the creation of a 2024 and 2025 building capital reserve fund. Both reserves should not be more than $5 million, with the addition of earnings and interest, according to the sample ballot. If approved, there will be no tax increase.  

Proposition 3, the building capital reserve fund for 2024, passed (1085 to 380). 

Proposition 4, the building capital reserve fund for 2025, passed (1049 to 379). 

Candidates

The terms are 3 years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. 

Heshy Blachorsky (1393) (incumbent) was being challenged by Ilyassha Shivers (139); Abel Feldhamer (incumbent) ran unopposed. 

LEVITTOWN

Spending / Pass (1,345 to 710) 

$261,572,899, a 3.88% increase from the current $251,792,906.

Tax levy

2.94% increase, from $154,274,629 to $158,813,038. This is within the district’s 2.94% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes estimates subject to negotiation. 

Additional behavioral therapist (1.0 FTE) to support mental health needs. Additional special education teachers (3.0 FTE) to support the special education needs of the district. Additional business teacher (1.0 FTE) to satisfy the new Financial Literacy graduation requirement. Music/Art/FACS/Tech (2.8 FTE) to satisfy current contractual requirements.

The proposed 2024-25 budget does not call for reductions in teachers, staff or programs.

Candidates

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

Marianne Adrian (1,207) (incumbent) and James Moran (1,192) (incumbent) defeated Steven Belmonte (823). 

LINDENHURST

Spending / Pass (778-433)

$191,889,187, a 3.55% increase from the current $185,302,256.

Tax levy

2.27% increase, from $110,302,930 to $112,808,008. This is equal to the district’s tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a 2% contractual teacher salary increase. The budget does not add or eliminate positions.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat. 

Mary Ellen Cunningham (incumbent), Donna Hochman (incumbent) and Claire McKeon (incumbent) ran unopposed.

LOCUST VALLEY

Spending / Pass (904 to 554)

$96,408,852, a 2.65% increase from the current $93,921,635.

Tax levy

1.96% increase, from $86,388,635 to $88,081,852. This is within the district’s 1.96% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries.

No new teacher positions are budgeted, and there is one budgeted reduction of a social worker. The district is adding a Leader in Me program.

Propositions / Pass (1,000 to 415)

A proposition seeks approval to withdraw $3.7 million from the Capital Reserve, which would not increase the tax rate.

Candidates

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

Nicholas J. DellaFera (861) (incumbent), George Vasiliou (736) (incumbent) and Michael McGlone (735). DellaFera and Vasiliou are elected. 

LONG BEACH

Spending / Pass (1,466 to 439)

$155,946,049, a 2.85% increase from the current $151,631,248.

Tax levy

1.5% increase, from $107,468,510 to $109,080,538. This is within the district’s 2.45% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractual increases in teacher salaries and the addition of staff and programs. It calls for the reduction of nine teaching positions and cuts in programs.

Propositions / Pass

Proposition 2 sought an expenditure of approximately $1.36 million from a 2018 Capital Improvement Fund to replace turf fields and repair bulkheads and gym acoustics. (1,525 to 334)

Proposition 3 sought to transfer the $755,468 unexpended balance in the Capital Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund. (1,550 to 310)

Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Alexis Pace (890) and Sam Pinto (1,008) defeated Kristin McChesney (843) and Harold Webb (644).

LONGWOOD

Spending / Pass (1,541 to 428)

$300,500,000, a 3.26% increase from the current $291,000,000.

Tax levy

1.79% increase, from $156,552,750 to $159,361,467. This is equal to the district’s tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs 

The budget includes 1% contractual teacher salary increases plus step raises, and adds one elementary school teacher position.

Propositions

Proposition 2 asks voters to approve a $158 million project to replace floors, roofs, ceilings, bathrooms and more across the district. The project would cost the average taxpayer $14.97 per month. PASS (1,455 to 500)

Proposition 3, which is contingent on the passage of Proposition 2, asks voters to approve a $35 million project to add air conditioning in every district classroom. The project would cost the average taxpayer $4.13 per month. PASS (1,430 to 515)

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.
Victoria Molloy (1,464), Daniel Tomaszewski (1,319), Matthew Groper (1,235) defeated Frederick Rensing (644)

LYNBROOK

Spending / Pass (1,110 to 318)

$106,395,443, a 4.47% increase from the current $101,839,388.

Tax levy

2.21% increase, from $74,989,523 to $76,649,752. This is within the district’s 2.21% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries, estimates subject to negotiation or salary freezes. The district did not specify which applies. It includes the continuation of 5 positions added to the 2023-24 budget after adoption, as well as the reduction of 1 elementary school teacher through attrition. The district did not specify whether there are budgeted additions or reductions to staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass (1,181 to 231)

A proposition seeks to use $254,000 from the Technology Reserve for an ongoing district wiring project and device replacement cycle. Another proposition seeks to use $1.8 million from a Use of Facilities Reserve for lavatory renovations, replacement of a cafeteria ramp and other projects.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. Lesli Deninno (899) (incumbent), Sean Murray (886) (incumbent) and Shannon Kelly (738) defeated Courtney Knacke (733). 

MALVERNE

Spending / Pass (410 to 107)

$71,273,893, a 3.71% increase from the current $68,726,890.

Tax levy

2% increase, from $47,703,576 to $48,660,032. This is within the district’s 2.13% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes estimates subject to negotiation regarding teacher salaries. No addition or reduction of staff is budgeted. The proposed spending plan calls for an expansion of the music department theater program but no reduction in school programs.  

Propositions / Pass (394 to 70)

A proposition seeks a $1.7 million expenditure from the district’s Capital Reserve Fund III to make improvements, renovations or alterations to school buildings, and to purchase maintenance vehicles. This won't affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are four years, elected at-large. Jeanne D’Esposito (incumbent) ran unopposed (401-11 write-ins).

MANHASSET

Spending / Pass (1,129 to 500)

$111,286,207, a 3.30% increase from the current $107,733,004.

Tax levy

2.68% increase, from $97,143,275 to $99,748,822. This is within the district’s 2.68% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes salary estimates subject to negotiations with the teacher’s unit. It calls for adding 3 full-time elementary teachers to lower class sizes, adding 2.5 full-time secondary teachers to lower class sizes and expand class offerings, adding 2 full-time security guards for elementary buildings and adding a full-time secondary school administrator. The proposed budget adds several new courses and calls for reducing certain teaching assistant positions due to budget constraints.

Candidates

Terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Maria Pescatore (912) and Marianna Bruno (864) defeated Eileen Bauer (843). 

MASSAPEQUA

Spending / Pass (1,992 to 835)

$235,697,602, a 3.49% increase from the current $227,752,358.

Tax levy

1.9% increase, from $175,420,652 to $178,753,644. This is within the district’s 2.11% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes estimates for teacher salaries subject to negotiations. It also includes 5 new full-time teachers for special education based on projected enrollment for new in-district programs, and 4 full-time teacher reductions due to enrollment at the secondary level.

Propositions / Pass (2,251 to 554)

A proposition seeks approval to expand the district's school bus service mileage limitations beginning in the 2024-25 school year for resident students in grades 1 through 5 from the minimum transportation mileage limit of students living more than 1 mile to the school they attend to 0.8 miles from the school they attend. It also seeks to expand school bus service to students in grades 10 through 12 from the minimum transportation mileage limit of students living more than 1.5 miles to the school they attend to 1 mile from the school they attend.

Candidates

The terms are 3 years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Jeanine Caramore and Kerry Wachter ran unopposed.

MATTITUCK-CUTCHOGUE

Spending / Pass (461-169)

$45,345,397, a 3.02% increase from the current $44,016,344.

Tax levy

2.91% increase, from $39,790,737 to $40,950,417. This is below the district’s tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes 1.75% contractual teacher salary raises plus step increases. The budget adds one fulltime educator at the elementary level and does not eliminate any positions.

Propositions / Pass (505-97)

Proposition 2 asks voters to approve spending $727,000 to repair the facia and cupola at Mattituck Junior-Senior High School. The money would come from the Capital Reserve fund, so there would be no additional impact on taxpayers.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.

Jeffrey Connolly (400), Douglas Cooper (418) and Karen Letteriello (459) defeated Lauren Ocker (344).

MERRICK

Spending / Pass (1,560 to 480)

$63,008,498, a 6.93% increase from the current $58,922,891.

Tax levy

2.15% increase, from $44,535,647 to $45,494,889. This is within the district’s 2.15% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes no proposed increases or salary freezes for teachers, and no additions or reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass (1,648 to 374)

Proposition 2 authorizes transferring $2 million from the Repair Reserve Fund to the Capital Reserve Fund. Proposition 3 authorizes $6.1 million in capital reserve funding for repairs and replacement of a roof, masonry wall and steam pipes. 

Approval will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. Incumbents Nancy Kaplan (1,283), Linda Wilk (1,065) and Butch Yamali (895) defeated Erik Bashian (754), Annie Rodriguez (704) and Scott Woller (687). 

MIDDLE COUNTRY

Spending / Pass (1,578 to 569)

$294,838,307, a 3.13% increase from the current $285,900,411.

Tax levy

2.54% increase, from $156,077,911 to $160,044,884. This is within the district’s 2.54% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractual increases for teacher salaries. The district is reducing 21 full-time equivalent teaching positions.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat. Incumbents Arlene Barresi, John DeBenedetto and Denise Haggerty ran unopposed.

MILLER PLACE

Spending / Pass (565 to 170)

$82,952,733, a 3.22% increase from the current $80,364,624.

Tax levy

2.11% increase, from $51,020,162 to $52,097,098. This is within the district’s 2.11% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractual increases for teacher salaries and does not include any reductions in teachers, staff or programs.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large. Incumbent Bryan Makarius ran unopposed.

MINEOLA

Spending / Pass (547 to 153)

$109,552,352, a 0.09% decrease from the current $109,652,819.

Tax levy

2% increase, from $85,506,600 to $87,217,537. This is equal to the district’s 2% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a 1.5% contractual increase in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions Passed 576 to 121

Proposition 2 seeks an expenditure of $4.5 million in Capital Reserve funds for facility improvements at various schools, including a new lobby roof, ceiling and lights at the high school; softball field with concession stand and bathrooms; alarm and elevator upgrades; HVAC work and brick painting. Approval will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

Terms are three years. Vote for two, elected at-large. Stacey DeCillis (572) (incumbent) and Brian Widman (544) (incumbent) are running unopposed

MONTAUK

Spending / Pass (171 to 18)

$24,214,117, a 6.51% increase from the current $22,733,958.

Tax levy

5.93% decrease, from $20,187,160 to $18,890,157. This is within the district’s -5.93% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs 

The proposed budget includes contractual salary increases for teachers and does not include any reductions or additions to staff or programs. 

Candidates

The terms are five years. Vote for 1, elected by seat. Sarah Greenberg Roberts (incumbent) ran unopposed.

MOUNT SINAI

Spending / Pass (802 to 212) 

$68,805,778, a 3% increase from the current $66,801,726.

Tax levy

3.22% increase, from $45,050,855 to $46,500,965. This is within the district’s 3.22% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries, estimates subject to negotiation or salary freezes. The district did not specify which applies. The district is adding an 8:1:1 special education program in the elementary school, which requires an additional teacher and an additional teacher assistant. There are no budgeted reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions/ Pass (830 to 189) 

A proposition sought $3 million for a capital project.

Approval will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Paul Staudt (incumbent) and Joseph Randazzo ran unopposed. Karen Pitka (incumbent) did not seek reelection. 

NEW HYDE PARK-GARDEN CITY PARK

Spending / Pass (434 to 263)

$48,101,950, a 2.34% increase from the current $46,999,885.

Tax levy

2.88% increase, from $33,477,721 to $34,440,460. This is within the district’s 3.03% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. The district did not provide information on additions or reductions to staff and programs.

Candidates

The term is three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Incumbents Danielle Fagan (489) and Binu Jacob (322) ran unopposed.

NEW SUFFOLK

Spending / Pass (44 to 0)

$1,111,660, a 3.90% decrease from the current $1,156,800.

Tax levy

3.28% increase, from $1,067,737 to $1,102,811. This is within the district’s 3.28% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.  

Teacher pay, jobs

The district is moving to non-instructional. There are no additions in staff or programs in the proposed budget, which eliminates 2 full-time teaching positions. Administrative staff will remain to continue district operations. 

Proposition / Pass

A proposition to send high school students to the Southold school district. (44-0)

Candidates

The terms are 3 years. Vote for 1, elected by seat. Deborah Carroll (incumbent) ran unopposed. 

NORTH BABYLON

Spending / Pass (709-320)

$145,752,492, a 5.7% increase from the current $137,814.282.

Tax levy

2.89% increase, from $72.177,408 to $74,266.835. This is within the district’s 2.89% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.  

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. It includes 11 new teachers to add a 9th period to the high school. There are no budgeted reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions

Proposition 2 / PASSED (760-253) seeks to create security vestibules in every instructional building using $3.5 million from the capital reserve. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Matthew Lucchetti (incumbent) (664) and Bob Scheid (incumbent) (660) were elected, defeating Karen Schmitt (434).

NORTH BELLMORE

Spending / Pass (1,276-675)

$68,606,668, a 6.22% increase over the current $64,588,702.

Tax levy

2.39% increase, from $42,693,276 to $43,714,921. This is equal to the district’s 2.39% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes estimates of teacher salaries that are subject to ongoing negotiations. It adds mental health professionals whose positions had been funded by expiring federal grants. It eliminates 0.5 FTE’s (full-time educators) due to attrition. There are no budgeted additions or reductions to programs.

Candidates

Terms are three years. Vote for 2; elected at-large. Melissa Cmar-Grote (977) (incumbent) and Nina Lanci (1,077) (incumbent) defeat challengers Alex Kushnir (628) and Elizabeth Rolston (689).

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NORTH MERRICK

Spending / Pass (497 to 231)

$41,191,614 a 5.93% increase from the current $38,885,897.

Tax levy

2.67% increase, from $25,465,878 to $26,145,025. This is equal to the district’s 2.67% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes an average 1.75% contractual increase and an average step increase of 1.35%. It adds one full-time teacher, 0.5 speech teacher, 2 full-time teacher aides, 1 full-time teacher assistant for a new  special education class. The proposal does not call for staff or program reductions.

Propositions / Pass (570 to 154)

Proposition 2 authorizes the district to expend $105,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 19, 2015, for partial roof replacement at Camp Avenue School, including all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus and incidental costs related to the project.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Mary Keene (507) and Kathy Moran (468) ran unopposed.

NORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORT

Spending / Pass (2,202 to 1,536)

$187,932,561 a 2.67% increase from the current $183,038,428.

Tax levy

2.33% increase, from $153,632,970 to $157,214,163. This is within the district’s 2.41% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes salary increases for teachers. The proposed budget reduces 20 teaching positions, with district officials citing "staff cuts made due to declining enrollment through attrition."

Propositions / Pass (2,813 to 877)

The district asks voters to use $1 million from its capital reserve fund for roof replacements across district facilities and for HVAC upgrades and replacements.

Candidates

Terms are three years. Voters can select two candidates among four who are running: Incumbent Carol Taylor (1,984) and Michael Cleary (1,860) won, defeating Paul Darrigo (1,601) and Victoria Bento (1,328).

NORTH SHORE

Spending / Pass (2,148 to 1,258)

$122,648,900.09 a 1.907% increase from the current $120,354,027.60.

Tax levy

3.871% increase, from $89,092,027.63 to $92,540,950.53. This is within the district’s 5.631% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget calls for increases in teacher salaries based on existing contracts but did not provide specifics because the percent increases will vary based on step and grade, and are very employee-specific. The proposed spending calls for a reduction of nine teachers and five aides/monitors, most accomplished through retirement without replacement. District officials said the reductions would not have an impact on current programs or classes.

Candidates 

 The terms are one and three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large

Incumbents Lisa Colacioppo, Maria Mosca and James Svendsen are running unopposed. The third-highest vote-getter will receive a one-year term created by the resignation of board member Marianne M. Russo.

OCEANSIDE

Spending / Pass (1,680 to 740)

$181,393,867 a 4.02% increase from the current $174,377,846.

Tax levy

1.57 % increase, from $128,336,035 to $130,349,860. This is equal to the district’s 1.57% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

District officials said there would be no actual increases in teacher salaries OR salary freezes, no additions or layoffs of teachers or staff and no reduction in programs.

Propositions / Pass

Proposition 2 sought approval to release $11,379,700 for sports facility and music room improvements. (1,748 to 657) 

Proposition 3 (1,646 to 724) sought to amend a capital reserve fund established in 2018. (1,646 to 724)

Candidates

The term is three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Incumbents Seth Blau and Stuart Kaplan ran unopposed.

OYSTER BAY-EAST NORWICH

Spending/Pass (517 to 215)

$65,603,880, a 1.85% increase from the current $64,414,491.

Tax levy

2.41% increase, from $56,823,830 to $58,195,044. This is equal to the district’s 2.41% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions/Pass

Proposition 2 authorizes spending up to $415,000 from a Technology Capital Reserve Fund to purchase iPads, Chromebooks, an interactive board and staff laptops. (548 to 181)

Proposition 3 authorizes spending up to $440,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund for projects including a flooring, ceiling and wall plaster renovation and replacing central air equipment. (549 to 172)

Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are four years. Vote for 1, elected at-large.

John Paul Kopacz (521) was elected to serve a four year term and Joseph F. Laurita Jr. (366)  was elected to serve the remainder of a former board member's term. 

OYSTERPONDS

Spending / Pass (127 to 8)

$5,635,498, a 1.38% increase from the current $5,558,823.

Tax levy

4.5% increase, from $4,673,422 to $4,883,805. This is within the district’s 5.34% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractual pay increases for teachers and adds standalone pre-kindergarten services for 3-year-olds. There are no other budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass (124 to 11)

Proposition 2 seeks to use $450,000 from the district’s Capital Reserve Fund for various infrastructure upgrades, including improvements to district boilers and air vents. The district also proposes buying new security cameras and shatterproof glass for its main vestibule. The district would also build paved walking paths that lead to a playground, tennis court and soccer field. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Erin Johnson (124) and Philip Mastrangelo (128) were re-elected..

PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD

Spending / Pass (2,173 to 938)

$241,343,722, a 4.30% increase from the current $231,391,038.

Tax levy

2.67% increase, from $127,905,799 to $131,318,680. This is within the district’s 2.67% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes increases in teacher salaries. The budget also calls for hiring six full-time teachers, three teaching assistants, two custodians, and one computer aide. The proposed spending also would fund the creation of a new math program.  

Propositions / Pass (2,133 to 994)

A proposition asks voters to approve $85.37 million in new borrowing to replace ventilators across the district as well as other upgrades to heating and cooling systems in cafeterias and gyms. The money would also fund construction of a multipurpose athletic field with lighting, bleachers, video scoreboards, a sound system and press box. 

If approved, the proposition would not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.

Incumbents Jennifer A. Krieger (1,614), Marc A. Negrin (1,663), and Bernadette M. Smith (1,326), all were re-elected to the board, defeating challengers Bryan S. Frascogna (1,168), Lauren Kuban (1,163) and Howard R. Valan (751).

PLAINEDGE

Spending / Pass (1,340 to 526)

$104,081,405, a 2.83% increase from the current $101,212,913.

Tax levy

1.95% increase, from $68,695,987 to $70,035,559. This is within the district’s 2.22% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs. 

Propositions / Pass

A proposition will authorize spending up to $2,730,000 for multiple capital projects that include a turf renovation, a tennis court renovation at the high school and bathroom and nurses’ office upgrades at three elementary schools. (1,269 to 518)

Another proposition will authorize spending up to $2.3 million out of the Capital Reserve III: Safety and Security Initiative Fund for multiple projects, including electrical system upgrades and emergency lockdown upgrades at the high school, middle school and elementary schools. (1,340 to 459)

Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat. Joseph Garcia (1,172) defeated Lynnda Nadien (611) (incumbent); and Michael Morrisey (933) defeated Joseph Netto (818) (incumbent). Douglas Pascarella (1,237) ran unopposed.

PLAINVIEW-OLD BETHPAGE

Spending / Pass (1,704 to 443)

$190,062,092, a 3.82% increase from the current $183,072,840.

Tax levy

3.39% increase, from $138,540,000 to $143,232,660. This is within the district’s 3.92% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes unspecified teacher salary increases. There are no budgeted additions in staff or programs. The spending plan will eliminate an unspecified number of staff due to the expiration of federal pandemic funding.

Candidates 

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

Gary Bettan (1,281) (incumbent) and Karen Reiss Medwed (937) defeated Andrew Reiss (557), Cheryl Stern (445), John Pammer (355), and Nicole Hussain (193).

PORT JEFFERSON

Spending / Pass (640 to 148)

$48,018,335, a 2.02% increase from the current $47,066,909.

Tax levy

1.24% increase, from $39,307,619 to $39,796,316. This is within the district’s 1.24% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes salary increases for teachers but does not fund new teacher hires. The budget adds an additional section of pre-K instruction. The spending plan calls for eliminating 3.6 full-time teacher salaries.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.

Incumbent Tracy Zamek (598), Traci Donnelly (574) and Michael Weaver (563) were all elected to the board.

PORT WASHINGTON

Spending / Pass (2,932 to 1,245)

$194,578,217, a 5.6% increase from the current $184,265,295.

Tax levy

4.55% increase, from $154,523,228 to $161,546,663. This exceeds the district’s 3.39% tax-cap limit, so a supermajority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractual increases in teacher salaries; the district did not specify the percentage increase. The budget also adds two full-time teachers to address “mental health and class size issues.” The budget eliminates two full-time teachers, five full-time paraprofessionals, two full-time administrative staff, one full-time clerical position, one full-time nurse and a half-time psychologist.

Propositions/Pass (3,183 to 826)

A proposition seeks approval to spend $4.055 million from an existing Capital Reserve fund. The district website states the money would be spent on “upgrading and improving District-wide incoming electrical service.” 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.

Adam Smith (2,074) (incumbent), Sandra Alvarez (1,817) and Nanette Melkonian (1,693) (incumbent) defeated Adam Block (1,591) (incumbent), Michael Bitalvo (856), Teodora Choolfaian (434), Joseph Delerme (594) and Elizabeth Weisburd (1,070).

QUOGUE

Spending / Pass (160 to 30)

$10,475,781, a 5.45% increase from the current $9,934,116.

Tax levy

3.53% increase, from $8,560,968 to $8,863,133. This is equal to the district’s 3.53% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs. 

Propositions / Pass (170 to 18)

The district did not provide further details about a library referendum.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large. Incumbent Deborah Disston (107) defeated Margaret O’Leary (68).

REMSENBURG-SPEONK

Spending / Pass (166 to 29)

$16,325,670, an increase of 2.01 % from the current $16,003,955.

Tax levy

2.92% increase, from $13,858,394 to $14,263,243. This is equal to the district tax cap of 2.92%, so simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes an actual increase in teacher salaries of 3.43%. It adds 1 social worker. There are no other budgeted additions or reductions to staff or programs. 

Propositions / Pass (172 to 23)

A proposition seeks to use capital reserves and an unassigned fund balance not to exceed $300,000.

Approval will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are 3 years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Mary Greiner (167) (incumbent) and Suellen Tunney (165) ran unopposed. Jennifer Ashley (incumbent) did not seek reelection.

RIVERHEAD

Spending / Pass (1,224 to 745)

$201,464,530, an increase of 4.93% from the current $199,999,210.

Tax levy

3.34% increase, from $104,311,496 to $107,796,213. This is equal to the district’s tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. It restores an elementary dual language position and 5 elementary teaching positions. There are no budgeted additions in programs. The spending plan eliminates 33 faculty positions and 18 teacher assistants. There are no budgeted reductions in programs.

Propositions / Pass (1,418 to 523)

A proposition sought to elect a student ex-officio to the Board of Education. Approval will not affect the tax levy. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Brian Connelly (1,322) (incumbent) and Kelly Freeborn (1,497) ran unopposed. Incumbent Colin Palmer did not seek reelection.

ROCKVILLE CENTRE

Spending / Pass (1,333 to 465)

$137,641,898, a 0.87% increase from the current $136,456,494.

Tax levy

2.49% increase, from $103,880,000 to $106,470,000. This is within the district’s 2.64% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a 1.1% teacher salary increase and no changes in staffing. New art and computer science courses will be added.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Kelly Barry (incumbent) and Erica Messier (incumbent) ran unopposed.

ROCKY POINT

Spending / Pass (846 to 284)

$96,851,654, a 3.05% increase from the current $93,985,727.

Tax levy

2.71% increase, from $55,342,314 to $56,842,099. This is equal to the district’s 2.71% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs. 

Propositions / Pass

A proposition to fund districtwide boiler and burner replacements with dual fuel capabilities where applicable, not to exceed $4.3 million from the Capital Reserve Fund. (787 to 352)

Another proposition will appear from the Hallock Homestead Museum, an organization that is presenting an annual $35,000 levy to support the operating and capital costs to maintain the historic museum. The proposition is not affiliated with the school district other than appearing on the ballot. If approved by a simple majority, the Town of Brookhaven will levy $35,000 across the Rocky Point school community on behalf of the museum. The district will receive those funds and will subsequently remit the $35,000 to the museum each fiscal year.

Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levy. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Michael Lisa (599) (incumbent) and Stacey Lasurdo (482) defeated Elizabeth Diesa (367), Michael Sanchez (289) and Shelita Watkis (361). Incumbent Edward Casswell did not seek reelection.

ROOSEVELT

Spending / Pass (223 to 41)

$146,713,706, a 6.79% increase from the current $137,389,725.

Tax levy

1% increase, from $24,037,719 to $24,278,096. This is within the district’s 1.7% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes 1% teacher salary increases. The district does not plan to add or reduce teaching staff.

Candidates

The terms are one and three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.

Charlena Hamlin-Croutch (incumbent) ran unopposed for a three-year term. Challenger Jeremy A. Mayo is no longer running for her seat. Regina L. Williams (169) defeated Alfred T. Taylor (105) for a one-year term remaining on the seat of Susan E. Gooding, who retired.

ROSLYN

Spending / Pass (517 to 192)

$132,567,170, a 3.99% increase from the current $127,474,805.

Tax levy

2.79% increase, from $103,744,831 to $106,644,040. This is within the district’s 3.07% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

Includes 11 new positions for teachers, teaching assistants and other staff in transportation. It also includes salary increases, which the district has not detailed.

Propositions / Pass (511 to 181)

Proposition 3 authorizes the district to purchase school buses and vans, including related equipment and apparatus, for an amount not to exceed $622,000, and that, in lieu of bonds, the district is authorized to enter into one or more installment purchase contracts for the purchase of some or all of said buses and vans, for a term not to exceed five years.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.

Incumbents David Dubner (541), Michael Levine (552) and David Seinfeld (530) all ran unopposed.

SACHEM

Spending / Fail (4,176 to 4,127)

$377,326,912, a 3.70% increase from the current $363,861,428.. 

Tax levy

4.87% increase, from $207,863,464 to $217,986,415. The increase exceeds the district’s 1.92% tax-cap limit and required a 60% majority vote for approval, which the district did not achieve. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget does not include increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions of staff or programs. The district plans cuts of 60 staff positions made up of elementary teachers, secondary grade level teachers, clerical and custodial, officials said, through several means such as retirements, excessing and restructuring. Twelve teaching assistant positions also will be cut, using layoffs and restructuring.

Propositions / Pass (4,230 to 3,938) 

A proposition seeks to use capital reserve funds to reconstruct the softball fields at North and East high schools, which is expected to cost $5,387,500. Approval will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. Incumbents Michael Isernia (4,091), Vincent Reynolds (4,218) and Sabrina Pitkewicz (4,127) ran unopposed. 

SAGAPONACK

Spending / Pass 18 to 0

$2,038,393, a 7.88% increase from the current $1,889,561.

Tax levy

2.64% increase, from $1,689,491 to $1,734,050. This is equal to the district’s 2.64% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a contractual 1% salary increase for teachers and the addition of 1 part-time aide. There are no other budgeted increases in staff or programs, or reductions in staff or programs. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large. Brian Villante ran unopposed.

SAG HARBOR

Spending / Pass (452 to 116) 

$50,225,863, a 4.5% increase from the current $48,063,027.

Tax levy

2.9% increase, from $42,110,950 to $43,332,168. This is within the district’s 3.74% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a 3.5% contractual increase for staff. The proposed budget also sets aside funds to increase personnel if that's required due to higher enrollment or greater special education needs.

Propositions / Pass

Proposition 2 seeks approval to use $508,252 from a capital reserve fund to purchase four new school buses. (470 to 101) 

Proposition 3 seeks approval to use $2.4 million from a second capital reserve fund to upgrade HVAC unit ventilators. (501 to 67). 

Approval of the propositions would not impact the tax levy.

Candidates

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

Jordana Sobey (incumbent) and Ryan Winter (incumbent) ran unopposed.

SAYVILLE

Spending / Pass (1,727 to 828)

$106,028,631, a 3.9% increase from the current $102,048,891.

Tax levy

3.7% increase, from $63,644,989 to $65,999,854. This is within the district’s 3.99% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractual salary increases for teachers. The average increase is 2.8%, which includes step and grade increases for those who have hit employment benchmarks or completed certain education and training programs. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat. Kelly Sack (1,371) (incumbent) defeated Teal Rizzo (1,095); Desmond Megna (1,937) defeated Kyle Valentine (476); and Katherine Van Dorn (2,096) ran unopposed.

SEAFORD

Spending / Pass (1,022 to 500)

$83,482,755, a 3.73% increase from the current $80,479,174. 

Tax levy

2.27% increase, from $58,598,795 to $59,930,531. This is equal to the district’s 2.27% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

All teachers/programs will be maintained, and teachers’ pay is in negotiations.

Propositions / Pass

Proposition 2 seeks approval to use up to $4.5 million of Capital Reserve to install a new roof at the middle school, fix various masonry repairs and address gym ceiling. (1,118 to 360)

Proposition 3 seeks approval to establish a new Capital Reserve and transfer $4 million from three other reserves: $1.9 million from Repair Reserve, $1 million from Employee Retirement System Reserve, and $1.1 million from Workers Comp Reserve. (1,027 to 412)

Candidates

The term is three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large: Melissa Whidden (732) defeated Andrea Parisi (618) (incumbent).

SEWANHAKA

Spending / Pass (3,960 to 1,570)

$255,707,308, a 4.5% increase from the current $244,691,452.

Tax levy

2.47% increase, from $162,234,358 to $166,242,462. This is equal to the district’s 2.47% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs.

Candidates

The board is composed of members from the Elmont, Floral Park-Bellerose, Franklin Square and New Hyde Park-Garden City Park school districts.

SHELTER ISLAND

Spending / Pass (179 to 45)

$13,099,796, a 3.44% increase from the current $12,664,093.

Tax levy

2.32% increase, from $11,236,630 to $11,496,884. This is within the district’s 2.32% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget calls for actual increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions, reductions or changes in staffing or programs. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.
Margaret Colligan (incumbent) and Karena Montalvo (incumbent) ran unopposed.

SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER

Spending / Pass (526 to 125)

$88,183,464, a 4% increase from the current $84,794,360.

Tax levy

2.52% increase, from $57,477,878 to $58,927,704. This is within the district’s 2.52% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget calls for actual increases in teacher salaries. The proposed budget includes several new extra‐curricular clubs and no addition or reduction in staff..

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.

James Smith (487) (incumbent) and Jim Lauckhardt (537) ran unopposed.

SMITHTOWN

Spending / Pass (4,569 to 1,722)

$289,952,988, a 3.32% increase from the current $280,642,272.

Tax levy

2.86% increase, from $213,302,727 to $219,406,721. This is within the district’s 2.86% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget calls for actual increases in teacher salaries. 

Propositions / Pass (4,363 to 1,835)

A proposition seeks approval to spend $2,513,000 from Capital Reserve funds for capital construction projects at Smithtown High School East. Approval will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.

Dana Fritch (3,614) defeated Stacy Murphy (2,664) (incumbent); Emily Cianci (3,605) defeated Karen Wontrobski-Ricciardi (incumbent) (2,669).

CORRECTION: The proposed proposition seeks approval to spend $2,513,000 from Capital Reserve funds for capital construction projects at Smithtown High School East. A previous version of this listing misstated the amount. 

SOUTHAMPTON

Spending / Pass (617 to 269)

$79,937,201 a 3.95% increase from the current $76,899,000.

Tax levy

3.54% increase, from $61,752,136 to $63,940,331. This is within the district’s 3.54% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget projects a 2% increase in teacher salaries. The district is in negotiations over a new union contract for teachers. The current contract ends June 30. The spending plan does not call for the addition of teachers, staff or programs. There are several teaching and non-teaching positions not being replaced as a result of retirements and/or resignations; however, no programs, activities or teams will be affected.

Propositions / Pass

The budget calls for the use of capital reserves to purchase two large buses, smart/LCD panels and workstations, as well as repairs, alterations and renovations of school/district facilities. Approval will not affect the tax levy.

Proposition 3 authorizes expending funds from the 2017 10-year Capital Reserve Fund. (725 to 158)

Proposition 4 authorizes expending funds from the Southampton Bus Fleet Replacement capital reserve fund. (700 to 162)

Proposition 5 authorizes expending funds from the Southampton capital reserve for technology equipment fund. (672 to 200)

Proposition 6 authorizes sale of property located at 1023 Majors Path. (700 to 168)

Proposition 7 for the Southampton African American Museum. (530 to 327)

Proposition 8 for the Southampton Historical Museum. (595 to 256)

Proposition 9 for Parrish Art Museum. (538 to 321)

Proposition 10 for Southampton Youth Association. (674 to 196)

Candidates

The terms are four years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Robert Zachary Epley (557) and Ruth B. White-Dunne (633) defeated incumbent James F. McKenna (347). Anastasia Gavalas (incumbent) did not seek reelection.

SOUTH COUNTRY

Spending / Pass (880-343)

$143,057,785, a 1.54% increase from the current $140,882,000.

Tax levy

2.70% increase, from $67,275,983 to $69,094,953. This is within the district’s 2.70% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes estimates of teacher salaries subject to negotiation. It includes the addition of 2.7 full-time equivalent (FTEs) elementary teaching staff and .6 FTEs secondary teaching staff, and a reduction of 8 FTEs non-instructional staff. 

Propositions

Proposition 2 / PASS (885-329) seeks approval to use $937,000 in Capital Reserve funds to restore and upgrade the high school auditorium. 

Proposition 3 / PASS (909-298) seeks to expand school bus service to more resident students in grades 9 through 12. 

Candidates

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

Chris Picini (incumbent) (634) and Deborah DeLillo (864) were elected, defeating Cameron Trent (incumbent) (598).

SOUTH HUNTINGTON

Spending / Pass (771 to 268)

$217,524,666, a 4.04% increase from the current $209,068,729.

Tax levy

2.40% increase, from $123,659,569 to $126,629,190. This is within the district’s 3.42% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. There are no proposed additions or reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass (825 to 200)

Proposition 2 would authorize the district to make capital improvements at Walt Whitman High School, specifically the replacement of boilers, including all labor, materials and equipment. Improvements would be paid from the proceeds of the sale of real estate and are estimated to cost no more than $2.5 million. Approval would not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.

Incumbents Linda O. LaCara (795), Erin E. Meijer (782) and Frederick R. Scragg (782) were all reelected.

SOUTHOLD

Spending / Pass (486 to 126)

$34,532,000, a 4.11% increase from the current $33,168,000.

Tax levy

2.81% increase, from $29,428,000 to $30,253,589. This is within the district’s 2.90% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

Includes an average 1.75% contractual and step increase. The budget does not call for the addition of teachers, additional staff, or new programs. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Paulette Ofrias (incumbent) and Thomas Kennedy defeated John Crean (incumbent).

SPRINGS

Spending / Pass (463 to 262)

$37,814,314, a 10.8% increase from the current $35,406,133.

Tax levy

10.8% increase, from $30,595,409 to $33,900,488. This exceeds the district’s 2.37% tax-cap limit and will require a 60% majority vote for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractually mandated step increases and a “small” amount for salary increases, which officials did not provide an estimated percentage for. The budget does not increase staff or programs. There are no budgeted reductions in programs, but the spending plan does eliminate 1 teaching position due to retirement. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected by seat. Dermot Quinn (457) defeated incumbent Barbara Dayton (198).

SYOSSET

Spending / Pass (2,864 to 941)

$285,744,550, a 4.07% increase from the current $274,562,660.

Tax levy

3.16% increase, from $219,572,465 to $226,511,537. This is within the district’s 3.23% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a 1.5% salary increase for teachers. It does not eliminate any staff or programs and will allow the district to complete important facilities projects, including districtwide electrical upgrades, roofing repairs and paving. It also allows for the expansion of classroom space at South Woods Middle School to accommodate enrollment growth. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.

Lisa A. Coscia (3,719) (incumbent), Brian J. Grieco (3,753) (incumbent) and Shany Park (3,676) (incumbent) defeated Parisa Montazaran Osmanovic (414).

THREE VILLAGE

Spending / Pass (2,140-1,140)

$236,162,955, a 2.27% increase from the current $230,930,757.

Tax levy

2.84% increase, from $169,329,360 to $174,136,272. This is equal to the district’s 2.84% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries, adds 3 elementary teachers to address class size and reduces 15 staffers through attrition. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in programs.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. Susan Rosenzweig (1,970) (incumbent), Shaorui Li (1,976), Stanley Bak (1,688) won seats. Bak gets a one-year term, filling a vacancy. Amitava Das (1,683) did not win a seat. 

TUCKAHOE

Spending / Pass (117 to 53)

$25,048,825, a 5.21% increase from the current $23,808,303. 

Tax levy

4.41% increase, from $19,335,486 to $20,188,405. This is within the district’s 4.41% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a contractually mandated 1.5% increase in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions to staff or programs, or budgeted reductions in programs, but a vacant position will not be filled.  

Propositions / Pass

Proposition 2 (134-36) authorizes spending up to $1,341,039 from capital reserves on building repairs and ADA and security upgrades. Approval will not affect the tax levy. 

Proposition 3 (137-31) authorizes levy of $65,000 for district's participation in Southampton Youth Association. 

Proposition 4 (132-36) authorizes levy of $10,500 for district's participation in Parrish Art Museum. 

Candidates

Terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large. Sean Hattrick (incumbent) (147) ran unopposed and was reelected.

UNIONDALE

Spending / Pass (621 to 296)

$266,734,425, a 4.19% increase from the current $256,006,719.

Tax levy

3.41% increase, from $130,132,626 to $134,565,499. This is within the district’s 3.41% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a 2% contractual increase for teachers, and the loss through attrition of 18 teachers and 11 support staff. There are no budgeted additions in staff or programs, and no reductions in programs.

Propositions / Passed (685 to 178)

Proposition 2 seeks approval to spend up to $1,035,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund for repairs and gas-line upgrades at the district’s middle and elementary schools.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Charmise P. Desire (728) (incumbent) ran unopposed; Natalie J. Longsworth (528) (incumbent) defeated Steven Bermudez (400).

VALLEY STREAM 13

Spending / Pass (793 to 455)

$67,396,074, a 5.62% increase from the current $63,810,620.

Tax levy

0.75% increase, from $38,856,769 to $39,148,195. This is within the district’s 0.78% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries and the addition of teachers, teaching assistants, a social worker and a psychologist.

Propositions / Pass (862 to 362)

A proposition seeks approval of $700,000 to purchase and install security equipment and furnishings at the district's facilities and sites.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.  Andrew Sgro (597) defeated Jaianti Singh (324) for the seat of Jennifer Oliveri (incumbent), who withdrew her candidacy.  Sarah L. Sabatino (725) defeated Anthony Bonelli (467) (incumbent).

VALLEY STREAM 24

Spending / Pass (390 to 116)

$39,282,476, a 6.11% increase from the current $37,019,209.

Tax levy

1.7% increase, from $22,604,855 to $22,989,192. This is within the district’s 2.16% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes contractual increases to staff salaries and the addition of a Spanish teacher and a psychologist. There are no budgeted additions to programs and no reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions  / Pass

Proposition 1 to expend $425,000 from the capital reserve passed 400 to 98.

Proposition 2 to expend $800,000 from the capital reserve passed 403 to 97.

Proposition 3 to authorize spending $2.5 million from fund balance for capital improvements passed 368 to 118.

Proposition 4 to authorize spending $1.156 million from capital reserve fund for capital improvements passed 399 to 101.

Proposition 5 to establish a $5 million capital reserve passed 380 to 106.

The propositions focus on “measures to enhance school safety and provide window-unit air conditioning for schools currently,” according to the district superintendent. Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levies.

Candidates

Terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected by seat. Alisa Clark (221) defeated Annette Matthew (194) and Erika Vasquez (67). Donna LaRocco (incumbent) did not seek reelection.

CORRECTION: Alisa Clark and Annette Matthew are running for the school board. Their names were not included in a previous version of this listing.

VALLEY STREAM 30

Spending / Pass (253 to 101)

$48,168,112, a 7.68% increase from the current $44,733,956.

Tax levy

No increase from the current $22,815,258.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries, estimates subject to negotiation or salary freezes. The district did not specify which applies. The spending plan also includes the addition of a districtwide math coach and a social worker but has no reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions / Pass (272 to 76)

A proposition seeks approval to use $6,500,000 in the Capital Reserve Fund.

Candidates

The term is five years. Vote for 1, elected by seat.  Kelly Urena (263) (incumbent) ran unopposed.

VALLEY STREAM CENTRAL

Spending / Pass (1,367 to 727)

$161,364,443, a 7.99% increase from the current $149,421,012.

Tax levy

0.99% increase, from $87,934,742 to $88,809,605. This is within the district’s 3.4% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. It also includes funding for several new full- and part-time positions.

Propositions / Pass

A proposition seeks approval for $2.55 million for the renovation of the current district maintenance garage at Memorial Junior High School to create a construction trades facility. This proposition passed 1,420 to 649.

A second proposition seeks approval for $1.16 million to replace gymnasium window and operating systems. This proposition passed 1,461 to 531.

Candidates

The board is composed of board members from the Valley Stream 13, 24 and 30 school districts.

WAINSCOTT

Spending / Pass (108-35)

$4,873,608, a .57% increase from the current $4,846,118.

Tax levy

2.58% increase, from $4,394,568 to $4,507,884. This is equal to the district’s 2.58% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes a contractually mandated 5.21% raise for teachers and adds a pre-K teacher. There are no additions to programs and no reductions in staff or programs.

Candidates

Terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large. Kelly Anderson (incumbent) (124) was reelected.

WANTAGH

Spending / Pass (1390 to 455)

$91,739,560, a 2.51% increase from the current $89,497,546.

Tax levy

2.72% increase, from $65,275,383 to $67,051,550. This is within the district’s 2.72% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries and will fund the addition of two full-time teachers for lower elementary classes and one additional special education program section. There are no budgeted reductions in staff or programs.

Propositions

Passed 1423- 393

A proposition seeks to use the district’s capital reserve to upgrade and replace the public address and classroom intercom and communication systems at Forest Lake Elementary School, Mandalay Elementary School, Wantagh Elementary School, Wantagh Middle School and Wantagh High School. The cost cannot exceed $1.2 million. 

Passed 1389- 421

A second proposition creates a 15-year Capital Reserve Fund with up to $10 million that would be obtained from budget appropriations, accrued interest and unappropriated fund balances made available by the Board of Education.

Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large. Anthony Greco  (1,402) (incumbent) is running unopposed

When | Where

7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Mandalay Elementary School, 2667 Bayview Ave.; Forest Lake Elementary School, 3100 Beltagh Ave.; and Wantagh Elementary School, 1765 Beech St.

WEST BABYLON

Spending / Fail (1,333-1,028)

$136,882,275, a 5.774% increase from the current $129,410,664.

Tax levy

4.99% increase, from $82,621,320 to $86,747,238. This is above the district’s 2.013% tax-cap limit, so a 60% majority vote was required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries and no addition to staff or programs. It does include reductions in staff and programs, including fewer administrators, support staff and event chaperones, eliminates the Alternative Education Program and all intramurals and field trips, and closes all buildings during December and February recesses.

Candidates

Terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. John Evola (1,349) (incumbent), , Stephan Maucere (1,387) and Anthony Raccomandato (1,503) won seats. Shannon Camarda (1,005) did not win a seat. 

WESTBURY

Spending / Pass 351-60

$198,918,211, a 1.1% increase from the current $196,700,453.

Tax levy

0.0% increase from $78,218,042. The state’s tax cap allows a decrease of .34%, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.  

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries and adds five teaching positions related to Special Education/Pupil Personnel Services for the district’s new Special Education programs. There are no budgeted reductions in staff or programs.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Pless Dickerson (326) (incumbent) and Michelle Wilson (307) (incumbent) were running unopposed.

WESTHAMPTON BEACH

Spending / Pass (549 to 129)

$64,879,213, a 2.99% increase from the current $62,994,351.

Tax levy

2.97% increase, from $33,584,341 to $34,580,877. This is within the district’s 2.97% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes estimates on teacher salaries subject to negotiations. It includes the addition of 4 instructional coordinators and reductions in staff, including 9.5 teaching positions, 2 clerical positions and 1 guard. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in programs.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. Incumbent Joyce Donneson and challengers Bryan Beasley and Robert Macedonio were defeated by  Daniel Bennett, Ryan Fay and Jennifer Neumaier. Incumbents George Kast and Suzanne Mensch did not seek reelection.

WEST HEMPSTEAD

Spending / Passed (2,277-1,629)

$77,899,290, a 5.09% increase from the current $74,125,176.

Tax levy

2.34% increase, from $49,488,530 to $50,647,344. This is within the district’s 2.34% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes no increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions to staff and programs. The spending plan calls for the reductions of eight staffers, including a guidance counselor and those teaching English, English as a New Language, music, physical education, science, social studies and Spanish.

Candidates

Terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Kurt Rockensies (2,223) (incumbent) defeats Aaron Zelig (1,717); Andrea Shinsato (2,211) (incumbent) defeated Rachel Kushner (1,726).

WEST ISLIP

Spending / Pass (1,231 to 315)

$138,761,990, a 3.38% increase from the current $134,220,230.

Tax levy

1.44% increase, from $92,077,547 to $93,402,547. This is equal to the district’s 1.44% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.  

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases to teacher salaries. It adds one board-certified behavior Analyst, one speech teacher, one ENL teacher, one elementary teacher and a Grade 7 ICT class at Beach Street Middle School.

The proposed spending plan calls for the absorption of five full-time teacher positions, elimination of 18 aide positions and five teaching assistant positions. It includes the reduction of six sections and transportation for the Alternative High School, and elimination of summer school and the middle school summer academy.

Propositions / Pass (1,272 to 225)

Proposition 2 authorizes the district to spend up to $860,000 from capital reserve funding for improvements to the Udall Road Middle School orchestra room. If approved, the proposition would not affect the tax levy.

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Richard Antoniello (incumbent) and Debbie Brown (incumbent) ran unopposed.

WILLIAM FLOYD

Spending / Pass (826 to 311)

$310,860,689, a 6.27% increase from the current $292,518,144.

Tax levy

0.99% increase, from $80,388,275 to $81,185,000. This is within the district’s 4.27% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes one step down and a 1.62% increase in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted reductions in staff or programs and no additions in programs. Several positions paid for with pandemic funding will be covered by the general budget. 

Propositions / Pass

Proposition 2 (805 to 301) establishes a 10-year Capital Reserve Fund of up to $10 million to pay for building upgrades and renovations of interior instructional spaces.

Proposition 3 (813 to 297) establishes a 10-year Repair Reserve Fund of up to $6 million for short-term repairs to capital improvements. 

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Incumbents Jennifer Ng Heitman (875) and Kevin Meyer (886) ran unopposed. 

WYANDANCH

Spending / Pass (260 to 52)

$116,435,685, an 8.49% increase from the current $107,324,846.

Tax levy

0.0% increase from $23,105,027. This is within the district’s 2.6% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 

Teacher pay, jobs

The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries, estimates subject to negotiation or a salary freeze. The district did not specify which applies. There is a net reduction of 5 teachers, and no other additions or reductions to staff and programs.  

Candidates

The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat. Nancy Holliday (150) (incumbent) was defeated by Felice Holder (164). Helisse Palmore (131) was defeated by Shameka Brown (160). Incumbent Shirley Baker (212) ran unopposed.