North Bellmore School Voters Guide 2010
VOTING
6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Newbridge Road School.
THE BUDGET
The district is proposing a budget of $47,004,482 for the 2010-11 school year, an increase of 2.49 percent over the current $45,863,012 budget. The local tax levy would rise to $32,771,866 from $31,526,412 - an estimated increase of 3.95 percent.
The average house assessed at $380,000 would pay school taxes of $3,791.64 - an estimated increase of 2.05 percent over the current figure of $3,715.48.
The proposed budget would eliminate positions for five classroom teachers, one special education position, two librarian slots and a part-time music teacher.
The district is also proposing cuts in professional development funds, in-service training for teachers, and classroom equipment such as furniture and SmartBoard computerized blackboards.
District website:
northbellmore schools.org
THE CANDIDATES
Incumbents JoAnn DeLauter and Rosemarie Corless are running unopposed for seats with three-year terms.
Inside look at NUMC's aging infrastructure President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.
Inside look at NUMC's aging infrastructure President and CEO of Nassau University Medical Center Thomas Stokes explains the problems caused by the aging infrastructure within the hospital. Newsday Associate Editor Joye Brown reports.
