Sachem School District

Sachem High School North, 212 Smith Rd., Lake Ronkonkoma. (May 4, 2011) Credit: Kaitlynn Mannino
SACHEM
Vote Approved, 4,960-3,034
Budget $287,834,125, a 2.03% increase
Tax levy $151,445,397, a 3.15% increase
Average home Assessed at $3,500 in Brookhaven will be $6,178, up from $5,913; assessed at $40,000 in Islip will be $5,208, up from $4,984; assessed at $6,000 in Smithtown will be $6,913, up from $6,616.
School board Incumbent Christine Lampitelli (3,101) defeated Daniel Smith (2,734); Dorothy Roberts (3,514) defeated incumbent Michael Licata (2,414); Michael J. Isernia and Teri Ahearn ran unopposed. Terms are three years except for Insernia, whose term is for one year to fill vacancy caused by a board member's resignation.

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