<p>Long Island residents went&nbsp;to the polls on May 21 to vote on school budgets, board members and propositions for the 2024-25 school year. Search below by school district or candidate to see how your district voted.</p>


Long Island

Education

VGALLGRID240519

<h3>Spending / Pass (148 to 43)</h3> 
<p>$13,440,265, a 2.08% increase from the current $13,166,519.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>7.77% increase, from $11,013,733&nbsp;to $11,870,013. This exceeds the district’s 3.12% tax-cap limit and will require a 60% majority vote for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions in staff or programs, and no budgeted reductions in programs. Four teaching positions will be eliminated.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2 authorizes spending $95,538 from the 2015 Renovations and Upgrades&nbsp;Capital Reserve Fund to purchase a new school bus for the Amagansett School. (167 to 25)</p> 
<p>Proposition 3 authorizes spending up to&nbsp;$205,000 from the 2015 Renovations and Upgrades Capital Reserve Fund to restore the cupola. (155 to 33)</p> 
<p>Proposition 4 authorizes the reduction of the district’s policy for transporting resident students to the Amagansett School from the current 1-mile limit to a half-mile at the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. (124 to 57)</p> 
<p>A Library Proposition authorizes spending&nbsp;$1,429,198 for maintenance and capital improvement financing for the Amagansett Free Library. (166 to 26)</p> 
<p>Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levy.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three&nbsp;years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.&nbsp;Dana&nbsp;Rana-Brophy (118) (incumbent) and Robin Jahoda (119) ran&nbsp;unopposed. Rana-Brophy, the second-highest vote getter, serves a two-year term created by the resignation of board member Kevin Warren.</p> 
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VGAMAGANSETT240519_TDS

Suffolk

AMAGANSETT

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,051 to 698)</h3> 
<p>$117,701,412, a 4.41% increase over the current $112,729,127.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The district did not provide information on teacher salaries, or&nbsp;on the addition or reduction of teachers, other staff or programs.&nbsp;The district announced earlier this spring that layoffs were planned.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Proposition / Pass (1,096-551)</h3> 
<p>A proposition seeks approval to establish at-large elections for board seats. Approval of the proposition will not affect the tax levy.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are one and three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat.</p> 
<p>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&nbsp;running for the one-year term remaining on the seat of Terry Fulton (incumbent), who stepped down last summer.</p>

VGAMITYVILLE240519

Nassau

AMITYVILLE

<h3>Spending / Pass (542 to 198)</h3> 
<p>$62,192,921, a 3.86% increase from the current $59,876,501.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>2.48% increase, from $46,624,975&nbsp;to $47,780,667. This is within the district’s 2.48% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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&nbsp;restores a guidance counselor position and&nbsp;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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Theresa Patiri (594) (incumbent) and David Sonkin (563) (incumbent) ran&nbsp;unopposed.</p> 
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VGBABYLON240519_MZ8

BABYLON

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,158 to 700)</h3> 
<p data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0"><span data-atex-cstyle="EM-SPACE" data-atex-currentstyle="EM-SPACE" data-atex-id="cmd" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-name="EM" data-atex-tagstart="0" data-atex-uat="{}"> </span><span data-atex-cstyle="EM-SPACE" data-atex-currentstyle="EM-SPACE" data-atex-id="cmd" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-name="QA" data-atex-tagstart="1" data-atex-uat="{ }"> </span></p> 
<p>$163,915,903, a 3.9% increase from the current $157,758,542.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget meets “all contractual obligations.”&nbsp;according to the district; officials&nbsp;did not provide information on teacher salaries.&nbsp;The district said there are proposed staff additions in the budget but did not specify what they will be.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (1,009 to 828)</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.</p> 
<p>Annie Doresca (1,089) (incumbent) and&nbsp;Mary Jo O’Hagan (1,004) (incumbent) defeated&nbsp;Mahogany Williams (680).</p> 
<h3></h3>

VGBALDWIN240519

BALDWIN

<h3>Spending / Pass (798 to 303)</h3> 
<p>$85,882,466, a 2.91% increase from the current $83,453,366.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes a 1.55% contractual&nbsp;pay increase for teachers. It also&nbsp;expands&nbsp;the universal pre-K&nbsp;program, expands a 0.5 elementary guidance counselor to 1.0, creates an additional high school club. The proposed spending also includes&nbsp;security enhancement, replenishing 1:1 devices and an additional driver's education vehicle.&nbsp;It includes a reduction of staff through attrition and lower enrollment.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.</p> 
<p>Mallory Dougherty (837) ran&nbsp;unopposed for the seat of Julia Conlon (incumbent), who did not seek&nbsp;reelection; Paul Wright (827) ran unopposed for the seat of Adrienne Cirone (incumbent), who did not seek&nbsp;reelection.</p> 
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VGBAYPORTBLUEPOINT240519_QQ1

BAYPORT-BLUE POINT

<h3>Spending / Pass (614&nbsp;to 160)</h3> 
<p>$197,418,192, a 1.4% increase from the current $194,639,180.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Jennifer Brownyard (632)&nbsp; (incumbent) and Susan Gargan (611) (incumbent) were running unopposed.</p> 
<h3></h3>

VGBAYSHORE240519_QG0

BAY SHORE

<h3>Spending / Pass (421 to 146)</h3> 
<p>$40,768,742, a 4.26% increase over the current $39,103,143.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes&nbsp;actual increases in teacher salaries, estimates subject to negotiation or salary freezes,&nbsp;but does specify which applies. There are no budgeted increases or reductions in staff or programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (482 to 117)</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Marion Blane and Leslie Cerverizzo ran unopposed.</p> 
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VGBELLMORE240519

BELLMORE

<h3>Spending / Pass (3,748 to 1,539)&nbsp;</h3> 
<p>$197,450,603, a 4.55% increase from the current $188,863,521.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>2.55% increase, from $129,873,423&nbsp;to $133,188,420. This is within the district’s 2.55% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes contractual teacher salary increases of 1.75%&nbsp;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&nbsp;programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2&nbsp;would allow the district to spend $2,100,000&nbsp;from the Capital Reserve Fund to make upgrades, do reconstruction and complete other&nbsp;districtwide projects.&nbsp;(3,997 to 1,275)</p> 
<p data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Proposition 3&nbsp;authorizes the district to establish a Capital Reserve Fund to fund&nbsp;capital improvement projects.&nbsp;(3,850 to 1,218)</p> 
<p data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Approval of the&nbsp;propositions will&nbsp;not affect the tax levy.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">The board is comprised of board members from the Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick and North Merrick school districts.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0"></h3>

VGBELLMOREMERRICK240519

BELLMORE-MERRICK

<h3>Spending / Pass (572 to 120)&nbsp;</h3> 
<p>$104,665,271, a 2.55% increase from the current $102,062,376.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>2.24% increase, from $69,948,432&nbsp;to $71,513,844.&nbsp;This is within the district’s 2.24% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The district did not provide information on teacher salaries. The budget does not include hiring&nbsp;additional teachers or staff. There&nbsp;are no planned reductions in teachers, programs or staff.</p> 
<h3>Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years and two years. Vote for 3, elected by seat.</p> 
<p>Incumbents James A. McGlynn (550)&nbsp;and Sandra Watson (525) ran unopposed.&nbsp;Cynthia Krummenacker (533)&nbsp; ran&nbsp;unopposed for the two-year term remaining in the seat of Michael J. Kelly, who resigned and was replaced by Krummenacker.</p> 
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VGBETHPAGE240519

BETHPAGE

<h3>Spending / Pass&nbsp;(651 to 183)</h3> 
<p>$603,274,281, a 7.5% increase from the current $561,203,261.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>2.5% increase, from $111,568,807 to $114,358,027. This is within the district’s 3.84%&nbsp;tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes a 2.95% contractual&nbsp;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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass&nbsp;(584 to 233)</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 3, Elected by seat. Julia Burgos (628)&nbsp;(incumbent) defeated Kimberly Johnson (215). Cynthia Cifferi (646) (incumbent) defeated Zed Key (196) . Eileen Felix (incumbent) ran unopposed (729).</p> 
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VGBRENTWOOD240519_X9S

BRENTWOOD

<h3>Spending/Pass (98-21)</h3> 
<p>$22,554,442, a 3.74% increase from the current $21,741,879.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">3.34% increase, from $18,339,288 to $18,951,851. This is equal to&nbsp;the district’s 3.34% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes&nbsp;a 1% contractual increase plus any applicable step increases. No change in teacher staffing or programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. Angela Chmielewski&nbsp;(74), (incumbent) Jo Ann Comfort (98) (incumbent) and&nbsp;Nicole DeCastri-Zabala (65) were elected, defeating&nbsp;Merritt Thomas (63).</p>

VGBRIDGEHAMPTON240519_TT4

BRIDGEHAMPTON

<h3>Spending / Pass (843 to 238)&nbsp;</h3> 
<p>$57,186,018, a 4.49%&nbsp;increase from the current $54,726,163.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>2.24% increase, from $45,822,518&nbsp;to $46,850,434. This is within the district’s 2.24% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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. &nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (844 to 192)&nbsp;</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2 will&nbsp;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.</p> 
<h3>Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.&nbsp;Jacqueline DaTorre (495)&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;Patrick&nbsp;Dunphy (733)&nbsp; defeated&nbsp;Ryan Nordman (92)&nbsp;and incumbents Joseph Lo Curto (466)&nbsp;and Neal McLaughlin (235).&nbsp;</p> 
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VGCARLEPLACE240519

CARLE PLACE

<h3>Spending/ Pass (509-421)</h3> 
<p>$54,132,914, a 4.56% increase from the current $51,770,880.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes salary estimates subject to negotiations and 1 additional mental health staffer. Otherwise, there are no further&nbsp;additions or reductions to staff or programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large.&nbsp;Brian Tenety (707) ran unopposed.</p>

VGCENTERMORICHES240519_VQS

CENTER MORICHES

<h3>Spending / Pass&nbsp;(530-169)</h3> 
<p>$294,039,602, a 16% increase from the current $252,864,607.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">1.5% increase, from&nbsp;$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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes increases based on the collective bargaining agreement. Includes a 3% step increase. No reductions in staffing or programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass&nbsp;(512-141)</h3> 
<p>The&nbsp;proposition allows the district&nbsp;to establish a repair reserve not to exceed $10 million&nbsp;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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>Terms are three years and one&nbsp;year. Vote for 3, elected at-large.</p> 
<p>The third-highest vote-getter receives a one-year term to fill a previously unexpired term of late board member Daniel Devine.</p> 
<p>Maureen Esposito (incumbent) (593) and&nbsp;Debra Cavanagh (incumbent)&nbsp;(544) were elected to a three-year terms.&nbsp; Luis Alcantara (incumbent) (523) was elected to a one-year term. Jessica Banda (220) was not elected.&nbsp;</p>

VGCENTRALISLIP240519_2QC

CENTRAL ISLIP

<h3>Spending / Pass (657 to 186)</h3> 
<p>$80,699,285, a 4.61% increase from the current $77,141,053.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>1.62% increase, from $69,558,264&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. The proposed spending calls for&nbsp;seven new hires, including&nbsp;four positions for ICT Model teaching in grades 2-6, and a&nbsp;self-contained classroom in the primary school that&nbsp;needs three positions. The district also plans to reduce one 0.9 teaching position due to declining enrollment and five teaching aides.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2/ Pass (635 to 202) uses $1,951,500 to install&nbsp;a traffic signal at the Jr./Sr. High School, and install&nbsp;air conditioning, upgrade electrical and improve ventilation at all buildings.</p> 
<p>Proposition 3/ Pass (629 to 193) establishes&nbsp;a capital reserve fund.</p> 
<p>If approved, neither proposition would result in a tax increase.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2. Heather Morante Young (incumbent) (555) and&nbsp;Mark Attalienti (484) defeated Scott Kaufman (414).&nbsp;</p> 
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VGCOLDSPRINGHARBOR240519

COLD SPRING HARBOR

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,701 to 400)</h3> 
<p>$227,094,961, a 2.24% increase from the current $222,110,182.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes funding for a 1.75% contractual raise for teachers, and to fill newly created positions for a&nbsp;financial literacy teacher and two special educators. The budget would not cut any positions or programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected&nbsp;by seat.&nbsp;Dana Schultz (1,047) defeated incumbent Gus Hueber (997).</p>

VGCOMMACK240519_E0V

COMMACK

<h3>Spending / Pass (540 to 204)&nbsp;</h3> 
<p>$116,574,788, a 5.2% increase from the current $110.777,250.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes&nbsp;a 1.5% step increase in teacher pay. The district has reduced general education classes based on enrollment changes and is not replacing&nbsp;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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 3,&nbsp;elected at-large.</p> 
<p>Incumbents&nbsp;Margaret Mitchell (593), Corey Prinz&nbsp;(508) and Richard Rennard (543) ran&nbsp;unopposed.</p>

VGCOMSEWOGUE240519_E7U

COMSEWOGUE

<h3>Spending / Pass (2,184 to 1,018)</h3> 
<p>$222,573,018, a 3.34% increase from the current $215,379,812.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>3.29% increase, from $139,188,653&nbsp;to $143,774,268. This is within the district’s 3.35% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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&nbsp;to 8 staff. It does not provide&nbsp;information on whether programs will be cut.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbent Marissol Mallon (1,660) and&nbsp;Melissa Torregrossa (1,577) defeated&nbsp;Brian Burger (1,518) and Salvatore Napolitano (1,327).</p>

VGCONNETQUOT240519_HUY

CONNETQUOT

<h3>Spending / Pass (502 to 193)</h3> 
<p>$175,287,962, a 3.10% increase from the current $170,023,070.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>2.98% increase, from $67,569,520&nbsp;to $69,584,493. This is within the district’s 5.32% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes funding for teacher salary increases. The budget does not call for any additions or reductions in staff or programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (492 to 193)</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2 sought&nbsp;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&nbsp;and make interior and exterior renovations at Deauville Gardens East and Deauville Gardens West elementary schools.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat.</p> 
<p>Incumbents Michael Higgins (504) and&nbsp;Kenneth Urban (516) ran&nbsp;unopposed.&nbsp;Beatrice Bocchieri Guido (335) defeated incumbent Ledy Torres (304).</p>

VGCOPIAGUE240519_AAF

COPIAGUE

<h3>Spending / Pass (655 to 168)</h3> 
<p>$144,373,492, a 3.97% increase from the current $138,857,904.</p> 
<h3>Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The district did not provide information on teacher salaries. The proposed budget includes adding an elementary bilingual program and boys and girls varsity badminton.</p> 
<h3>Propositions / Pass</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;(665 to 140)</p> 
<p>Proposition 3 will use unspent capital funds totaling $400,000. Neither proposition will impact taxes. (682 to 127)</p> 
<h3>Candidates</h3> 
<p>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.</p>

VGDEERPARK240519_A7T

DEER PARK

<h3>Spending&nbsp; / Pass (472 to 116)</h3> 
<p>$82,885,992, a 4.81% increase from the current $79,079,317.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Christina DeSanti&nbsp;(incumbent) and Sarah Minardi (incumbent) ran unopposed.</p> 
<h3></h3> 
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VGEASTHAMPTON240519_95E

EAST HAMPTON

<h3>Spending / Pass (951 to 309)</h3> 
<p>$126,053,938, a 0.23% increase from the current $125,761,934.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>1.5% increase, from $74,704,671 to $75,825,241. This is under the district’s&nbsp;3.48% tax cap, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes actual increases of 1.25% in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (917 to 310)</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2 sought voter approval to establish&nbsp;a 10-year Capital Reserve Fund that will be capped at $30 million.</p> 
<p>Approval of the proposition will not affect the tax levy.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Michael Dorgan (incumbent) and Stephen Ruland (incumbent) ran opposed.</p> 
<h3></h3>

VGEASTISLIP240519_IDV

EAST ISLIP

<h3>Spending / Pass (2,518 to 1,040)</h3> 
<p>$251,489,632, a 5.69% increase from the current $237,954,055.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget&nbsp;does not include any additional hires, salary increases or staff reductions.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2; Maria Talluto (2,002) and Nikole DeLuca (1,920) defeated Incumbent&nbsp;Eileen Napolitano (1,703)<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 0, 0.3);">.</span></p>

VGEASTMEADOW240519

EAST MEADOW

<h3>Spending / Pass (219 to 41)</h3> 
<p>$31,600,752, a 1.42% increase from the current $31,157,300.</p> 
<h3>Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Propositions / Pass</h3> 
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">Proposition 2 enables high school choice between three surrounding districts&nbsp;(239 to 20). Proposition 3 authorizes payment for library services&nbsp;(230 to 28).&nbsp;</span></p> 
<h3>Candidates</h3> 
<p>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&nbsp;reelection.</p> 
<h3></h3>

VGEASTMORICHES240519_THF

EAST MORICHES

<h3>Spending / Pass&nbsp;(690 to 284)</h3> 
<p>$115,802,809, a 5.5% increase from the current $109,736,931.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>4.96% increase, from $61,684,658&nbsp;to $64,742,325. This is within the district’s 4.96% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget does not include increases in teacher salaries, and there are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs. Five&nbsp;teacher positions that are vacant due to attrition will not be filled.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three&nbsp;years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Michael Davis (584) and&nbsp;Marion Diener (450) defeated Sandra DaEira-Loccisano and Shannon Timoney. Incumbents James Governali and Christine Racca did not seek reelection.</p> 
<h3></h3>

VGEASTPORTSOUTHMANOR240519_HD7

EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR

<h3>Spending / Pass (348 to 68)</h3> 
<p>$30,742,153, a 6.15% increase from the current $28,662,339.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>2.64% increase, from $25,223,360&nbsp;to $25,888,743. This is within the district’s 2.64% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>Terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large. Christopher Hudson (381) (incumbent) was elected.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3></h3>

VGEASTQUOGUE240519_PQ2

EAST QUOGUE

<h3>Spending / Pass&nbsp;(382-152)</h3> 
<p>$45,288,521, a 2.98% increase from the current $43,978,714.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>1.98% increase, from $32,753,228&nbsp;to $33,401,742. This is within the district’s 2.48% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2 authorizes the district to make purchases of up to $407,000 from its Capital Reserve Fund for Technology Replacement II&nbsp;for computer hardware, network and telecommunication&nbsp;upgrades.&nbsp;(416-99)&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Proposition 3&nbsp;authorizes the district&nbsp;to implement energy efficiency improvements not to exceed $4.5 million.&nbsp;(383-128)</p> 
<p>Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levy.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are one and three&nbsp;years. Vote for 2,&nbsp;elected at-large. Joseph M. Lores (302) was elected to a three-year term. Maureen Doyle (250) defeated incumbent&nbsp;Joseph Kilgus (240). She will serve a&nbsp;one-year term created by the resignation last year of Michael Motherway.&nbsp;</p>

VGEASTROCKAWAY240519

EAST ROCKAWAY

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,018 to 478)</h3> 
<p>$71,177,806, a 3.32% increase from the current $68,889,276.</p> 
<h3>Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes a&nbsp;3.27%&nbsp;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.</p> 
<h3>Propositions / Pass&nbsp;</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2&nbsp;will fund a capital reserve.&nbsp;(1,210 to 350)</p> 
<p>Proposition 3&nbsp;will&nbsp;make expenditures from&nbsp;a capital reserve.&nbsp;(1,210 to 345)</p> 
<p>Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levy.</p> 
<h3>Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Robert V. Fallarino (1,006) (incumbent) defeated&nbsp;Denise Tercynski&nbsp;(659).&nbsp;&nbsp;Leonard Hirsch (1,001) (incumbent) defeated&nbsp;Eswar Sivaraman (604).&nbsp;</p> 
<h3></h3>

VGEASTWILLISTON240519

EAST WILLISTON

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,226 to&nbsp;413)<span data-atex-cstyle="EM-SPACE" data-atex-currentstyle="EM-SPACE" data-atex-id="cmd" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-name="EM" data-atex-tagstart="0" data-atex-uat="{}"> </span><span data-atex-cstyle="EM-SPACE" data-atex-currentstyle="EM-SPACE" data-atex-id="cmd" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-name="QA" data-atex-tagstart="1" data-atex-uat="{ }"> </span></h3> 
<p>$109,595,281, a 1.40% decrease from the current $111,153,590.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy<span id="cke_bm_801S" style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span><span id="cke_bm_800S" style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span></h3> 
<p><span id="cke_bm_801E" style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span><span id="cke_bm_800E" style="display: none;">&nbsp;</span>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes&nbsp;1.4% actual increases in teacher salaries.&nbsp;[It does not include the addition or reduction of teachers, staff or programs.]</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are one&nbsp;and three&nbsp;years. Vote for 3; elected&nbsp;by seat.</p> 
<p>Lynette Battle (795) defeated Nancy Garlick (466) (incumbent) and&nbsp;Fatima Bhalli (510);&nbsp;Dwayne Palmer (699)&nbsp;defeated&nbsp;Kathleen Murtagh (617 )and&nbsp;Rashal Mahamud (458) for the seat of incumbent Sharon Earley Davis, who did&nbsp;not seek&nbsp;reelection. Trecia Wong (730) defeated Aysha Akter (571) and Tania Lawes (465).</p> 
<h3></h3>

VGELMONT240519

ELMONT

<h3>Spending / Pass&nbsp;(652 to&nbsp;287)</h3> 
<p>$76,760,609, a 5.04% increase from the current $73,077,631.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>2.02% increase, from $52,092,739&nbsp;to $53,142,763. This is within the district’s 2.02% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Passed (714 to 213)</h3> 
<p>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&nbsp;the tax levy.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>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&nbsp;reelection.</p> 
<h3></h3>

VGELWOOD240519_XKJ

ELWOOD

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,532 to 922)</h3> 
<p>$200,036,010, a 2.95% increase from the current $194,297,069.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>2.64% increase, from $136,812,306&nbsp;to $140,429,607. This is within the district’s 2.64% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes salary increases and step increases for teachers. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass&nbsp;</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2 authorizes the district to spend $5,000,000&nbsp;from the 2022 Buildings and Facilities Capital Reserve Fund to pay for improvements and reconstruction of various school buildings,&nbsp;including furnishings, equipment, machinery and site incidental upgrades.&nbsp;(1,749 to 709)</p> 
<p>Proposition 3 for Farmingdale Youth Council. The district did not provide additional details about the proposition.&nbsp;(1,726&nbsp;to 727)&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levy.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>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).&nbsp;</p>

VGFARMINGDALE240519

FARMINGDALE

<h3>Spending / Pass (40 to 2)</h3> 
<p>The $6,581,754 budget, a 2.56% increase from the current $6,417,436.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The budget includes a teacher salary increase that is in negotiation. There are no budgeted additions or reductions to staff or programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2 seeks to use $1.6 million in capital reserves to fund&nbsp;construction updates, including&nbsp;replacement of fencing, exterior and interior doors,&nbsp;windows, roofing, masonry work and electrical&nbsp;upgrades. (39 to 2)</p> 
<p>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)</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>Incumbents Lisa Kaufman (38),&nbsp;Kathleen Skelly-Kurka (33) and Amy Wood (39) all ran unopposed.&nbsp;</p>

VGFIREISLAND240519

FIRE ISLAND

<h3>Spending / Pass (58 to 9)</h3> 
<p>$4,033,364, a 2.3% increase from the current $3,940,884.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years.&nbsp;Vote for 2, elected at-large.&nbsp;William Bloethe (55) (incumbent) and&nbsp;Matthew Edwards (41) (incumbent) won, defeating&nbsp;Aleksandra Norton (33).</p>

VGFISHERSISLAND240519_9ZF

FISHERS ISLAND

<h3>Spending / Pass&nbsp;(1,133 to 469)</h3> 
<p>$39,539,684, a 1.72% increase from the current $38,872,797.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass&nbsp;(1,224 to 363)</h3> 
<p>A proposition sought approval to&nbsp;spend up to $2.3 million from the 2021 Capital Reserve Fund for school building improvements, including&nbsp;portions of the boiler conversion project and HVAC replacement systems.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.</p> 
<p>Michele Vincent (862) defeated incumbent Beth Kierez (641). Incumbent Jaclyn O’Donohue (862) defeated&nbsp;Linda Grein (658).</p> 
<h3></h3>

VGFLORALPARKBELLEROSE240519

FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE

<h3>Spending / Pass&nbsp;(1,372 to&nbsp;&nbsp;449)</h3> 
<p>$50,272,954, a 4% increase from the current $48,189,060.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>2.21% increase, from $30,971,882&nbsp;to $31,657,410. This is within the district’s 2.21% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes actual and step increases in teacher salaries and adds&nbsp;support staff. No reductions in staff or programs are budgeted.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass&nbsp;</h3> 
<p>Proposition 3 sought approval to spend up to $2 million&nbsp;from a&nbsp;2019 Capital Reserve Fund to upgrade&nbsp;fields at Polk Street Elementary School&nbsp;and refurbish a parking lot.&nbsp;(1,433 to 377)</p> 
<p>Proposition 4 would authorize an energy performance contract for an additional 10% in state aid. (1441 to&nbsp;366)</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.</p> 
<p>Anna McCombs (853) defeated incumbent Diane Hansen (614) and&nbsp;Daniel Donoghue (343) .&nbsp;Domenico Ciaccio (1,037) defeated incumbent Helen Hoffman (767).&nbsp;</p> 
<h3></h3>

VGFRANKLINSQUARE240519

FRANKLIN SQUARE

<h3>Spending / Pass&nbsp;(645 to​174)​</h3> 
<p>$244,184,593, a 2.28% increase from the current $238,750,337.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>A 2.12% decrease, from $89,052,558&nbsp;to $87,162,032. This is within the district’s 2.27% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes&nbsp;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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass&nbsp;(704 to 102)</h3> 
<p>Proposition 3 seeks authorization to spend up to $2.5 million from the 2017 Capital Reserve Fund.</p> 
<p>Passed 607-195</p> 
<p>Proposition 4 seeks to modify school transportation eligibility, effective at the start of the 2024-25 school year.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large.</p> 
<p>Sunday F. Coward (637)&nbsp; (incumbent) is running unopposed</p> 
<h3></h3>

VGFREEPORT240519

FREEPORT

<h3>Spending Pass&nbsp;(1,125 to 311)</h3> 
<p>$133,987,366, a 2.84% increase from the current $130,282,491.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>2.54% increase, from $109,219,216&nbsp;to $111,991,970. This is within the district’s 2.54% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.</p> 
<p>&nbsp;Kristen Pappas (851) and Carl Oliveri (561) were running for the seat of Tom Pinou (incumbent), who did not seek&nbsp;reelection. Incumbent Joseph Sileo (1,004) ran&nbsp;unopposed.</p> 
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VGGARDENCITY240519

GARDEN CITY

<h3>Spending / Pass&nbsp;(689 to 392)</h3> 
<p>$113,416,040, a 5.02% increase from the current $107,999,370.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries.&nbsp;There are no budgeted additions or reductions to staff and programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.</p> 
<p>Incumbents Maureen Jimenez (772), Meghan Lavine (748)&nbsp;and Anne Markoulis (789) ran unopposed.</p> 
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VGGLENCOVE240519

GLEN COVE

<h3>Spending / Pass&nbsp;(1,529 to 318)</h3> 
<p>$281,995,500, a 3.62% increase from the current $272,138,300.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>3.26% increase, from $229,498,923&nbsp;to $236,985,206. This is within the district’s 3.26% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes actual negotiated increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions in staff or programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (1546 to 287)</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.</p> 
<p>Incumbents Steven Chen (1543) and Grant Toch (1,522) ran unopposed.</p> 
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VGGREATNECK240519

GREAT NECK

<h3>Spending / Pass 334-107</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget is for $25,374,981,&nbsp;a 7.02% increase from the current $23,709,875.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes contractual increases in teacher salaries. There are no budgeted additions or reductions to staff or&nbsp;programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years.&nbsp;Vote for 2; elected at-large.</p> 
<p>Samuel Strickland&nbsp;Jr. received 296 votes and&nbsp;Amanda Clark received 286 votes, both winning seats on the board, defeating&nbsp;Clifford Harris, who earned 170 votes.&nbsp;Incumbents Kelly Harris&nbsp;and Robin Walden&nbsp;did not seek&nbsp;reelection.</p>

VGGREENPORT240519

GREENPORT

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,752 to 404)</h3> 
<p>$298,912,008, a 3.15% increase from the current $289,790,216.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Propositions / Pass (1,743 to 332)</h3> 
<p>A proposition seeks approval to&nbsp;establish a Capital Reserve fund for improvements to buildings. Approval of the proposition will not affect the tax levy.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<p>Adam Kleinberg (1,305) (incumbent), Stephanie Gurin (1,141) (incumbent) and&nbsp;Nadia Pervez Bilal (1,060) (incumbent) defeated&nbsp;Tina Shek (1,057) and Brian Hall (1,016)</p>

VGHALFHOLLOWHILLS240519

HALF HOLLOW HILLS

<h3>Spending / Pass (554 to 134)</h3> 
<p>$66,068,400, a 3.3% increase from the current $63,945,545.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (591 to 95)</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>Terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.</p> 
<p>Anne Culhane (550) (incumbent) and Liz Scully (534)&nbsp;(incumbent) ran unopposed.</p>

VGHAMPTONBAYS240519

HAMPTON BAYS

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,227 to 279)</h3> 
<p>$99,764,898, a 3.64% increase from the current $96,259,671.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes contractual increases in teacher salaries per collective bargaining agreements. The district did not respond to questions about the magnitude&nbsp;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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (1,217 to 254)</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>Terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.</p> 
<p>Susan Broderick (1,124) (incumbent),&nbsp;Rachael Risinger (1,053) and Eve Meltzer-Krief (1,044) (incumbent) defeated David Balistreri (396) and&nbsp;Freda Manuel (316); Suzie Lustig (incumbent) did not seek&nbsp;reelection.</p>

VGHARBORFIELDS240519

HARBORFIELDS

<h3>Spending / Pass (584 to 278)</h3> 
<p>$133,216,224, a 3.48% increase from the current $128,739,896.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.&nbsp;Catherine Collins (583) and Brian Michels (574) ran unopposed. Colleen Capece (incumbent) and Gemma Salvia (incumbent) did&nbsp;not seek&nbsp;reelection.</p>

VGHAUPPAUGE240519

HAUPPAUGE

<h3>Spending / Pass (637 to 206)</h3> 
<p>$328,622,204, a 9.76% increase from the current $299,399,867.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>0.0% increase, from $75,934,370&nbsp;to $75,934,370. This is below the district’s 6.26% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries, but percentages were not specified. </p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass</h3> 
<p>Bond Proposition No. 1 (a) sought to make&nbsp;improvements to a broad range of&nbsp;facilities' infrastructure needs, such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, boilers,&nbsp;electrical, asbestos abatement and much more at a&nbsp;cost not to exceed the&nbsp;$72,218,215. (b) Additionally, the amount not to exceed $1,362,000, plus any interest earnings,&nbsp;will be paid from the “Hempstead Union Free School District 2019 Capital Reserve Fund,” approved by the district voters&nbsp;May 21, 2019. (587 to&nbsp;175)</p> 
<p>Bond Proposition No. 2&nbsp;(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)</p> 
<p>The district did not say whether approval of the propositions will affect the tax levy.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>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).&nbsp;Randy Stith (incumbent) did not seek&nbsp;reelection.</p> 
<p><em>CORRECTION: The number of &quot;yes&quot; votes for the approved budget was incorrect in an earlier listing of election results. Voters approved the budget&nbsp;637 to&nbsp;206.&nbsp;</em></p>

VGHEMPSTEAD240519

HEMPSTEAD

<h3>Spending<strong>&nbsp;/ </strong>Pass (1,632 to&nbsp;958)</h3> 
<p>$141,710,364, a 5.19% increase from the current $134,719,970.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>2.38% increase, from $104,763,474&nbsp;to $107,258,592. This is equal to&nbsp;the district’s 2.38% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes an average contractual increase for teachers of 1.5%&nbsp;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.</p> 
<h3>Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for two, elected&nbsp;by seat. Maria Bono (1,502) defeated Brian R. Hassan&nbsp;(874) (incumbent) and&nbsp;Shaheda Quraishi 1,147 defeated&nbsp;Eric Lo (569),&nbsp;Ravinder Ratra (473),&nbsp;Russell Stuart (288),&nbsp;Surendra Gupta (184).</p> 
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VGHERRICKS240519

HERRICKS

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,254 to 529)</h3> 
<p>$138,494,692, a 2.58% increase from the current $135,017,834.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>0.0% increase&nbsp;from $108,577,500. This is within the district’s 1.12% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes actual increases in&nbsp;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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions /&nbsp;Pass (1,126 to 464)</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2 seeks approval to establish the “Long Range Building Improvement Fund #2,”&nbsp;a Capital Reserve Fund for capital improvements to district&nbsp;facilities.</p> 
<p>Approval will not affect the tax levy.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.&nbsp;Judy Menashe (1,362) (incumbent), Francois Tenenbaum (1,264) (incumbent) and Meredith King (1,257).</p> 
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VGHEWLETTWOODMERE240519

HEWLETT-WOODMERE

<h3>Spending / Pass (724 to 395)</h3> 
<p>$173,162,743, a 4.47% increase from the current $165,746,762.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes&nbsp;2% contractual increases in teacher salaries.&nbsp;It also includes Chromebook and telephone replacements; new math software in the elementary schools;&nbsp;and a districtwide employee benefit program.</p> 
<p>The proposed budget eliminates the Foreign Language Enrichment program in the elementary schools, and staff reductions include 32 full-time and one&nbsp;part-time positions via retirement, resignation, program changes and empty positions left unfilled.</p> 
<p>Reallocated staff will fund a districtwide behaviorist, a districtwide reading specialist, integrated co-teaching kindergarten&nbsp;and additional support for English language learners.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass&nbsp;(777 to 340)</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2&nbsp;&nbsp;would approve the appropriation of $60,000 to the Hicksville Gregory Museum for educational services.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.</p> 
<p>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.</p>

VGHICKSVILLE240519

HICKSVILLE

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,059 to 206)</h3> 
<p>$152,277,619 a 4.05% increase from the current $146,347,091.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (1,091 to 158)</h3> 
<p>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</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.</p> 
<p>Thomas Galvin (856)&nbsp;(incumbent), Theresa Sullivan (882) (incumbent) and&nbsp;Annie Michaelian (812) defeated&nbsp;Sara Baliber (656).</p> 
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VGHUNTINGTON240519

HUNTINGTON

<h3>Spending / Pass (334 to 253)</h3> 
<p>$44,354,925, a 2.46% increase from the current $43,291,899.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes increase in teacher salaries subject to negotiations. The proposed budget adds a part-time guidance counselor, makes&nbsp;a part-time English as a New Language teacher position full time, and develops a new Financial / News &amp; Media Literacy course. There are no budgeted reductions in staff or programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2 would authorize the creation of a Power Plant Tax Assessment Reserve Fund that can hold up to $7.5 million&nbsp;from a settlement with the Long Island Power Authority.&nbsp;The reserve would help offset a reduction in the district’s tax base due to a LIPA settlement with Nassau County. (339 to 234)</p> 
<p>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&nbsp;Island Park students to attend Long Beach High School. (489 to 90)</p> 
<p>Approval of either proposition will not affect the tax levy.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are five years. Vote for 1, elected at-large.&nbsp;Tara Byrne (incumbent) ran unopposed.</p> 
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VGISLANDPARK240519

ISLAND PARK

<h3>Spending / Pass (379 to 122)</h3> 
<p>$79,961,570, a 2.58% increase from the current $77,948,373.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes a regular, contractual 2% increase in salary&nbsp;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.</p> 
<h3>Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Amy Martin (incumbent) and Christian Soto (incumbent)&nbsp;ran unopposed.</p> 
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VGISLANDTREES240519

ISLAND TREES

<h3>Spending / Pass (719 to 244)</h3> 
<p>$100,075,388, a 3.57% increase from the current $96,625,851.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat.</p> 
<p>Incumbents Paul Austin, Eric Buehler and Tom Leggio ran unopposed.</p> 
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VGISLIP240519

ISLIP

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,622 to 417)</h3> 
<p>$139,846,284, a 3.48% increase from the current $135,149,020.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes increases in teacher salaries that are&nbsp;subject to negotiations. It includes a new science research position due to enrollment increases as well as new course offerings.&nbsp;There are no budgeted reductions in staff or programs.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (1,709 to 376)</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<p>Approval of the proposition will not affect the tax levy.</p> 
<h3>Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.</p> 
<p>Samuel Perlman (incumbent) (1,192) and Jennifer Vartanov (1,182) (incumbent) defeated&nbsp;Jenn Camhi (1,025) and Shewar Khan (989).</p>

VGJERICHO240519

JERICHO

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,046 to 533)</h3> 
<p>$106,790,956 a 2.64% increase from the current $104,039,636.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes contractual increases in&nbsp;teacher salaries and eliminates 6.6 FTEs (full-time educators). The spending plan includes no further additions or reductions to staff or programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (1,024 to 531)</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.</p> 
<p>Kevin Johnston (incumbent) and James Lovastik ran unopposed; Diane Nally (incumbent) did not seek&nbsp;reelection.</p> 
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VGKINGSPARK240519

KINGS PARK

<h3>Spending / Pass&nbsp;(1,256 to&nbsp;303)&nbsp;</h3> 
<p>$101,919,077, a 0.91% decrease from the current $102,850,379.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes estimates&nbsp;subject to negotiation. No&nbsp;cuts or reductions.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass</h3> 
<p>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&nbsp;to the sample ballot. If approved, there will be no tax increase.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Proposition 3, the building capital reserve fund for 2024, passed (1085 to 380).&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Proposition 4,&nbsp;the building capital reserve fund for 2025, passed (1049 to 379).&nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are 3 years.&nbsp;Vote for 2, elected by seat.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Heshy Blachorsky (1393) (incumbent) was being challenged by Ilyassha Shivers (139); Abel Feldhamer (incumbent) ran unopposed.&nbsp;</p> 
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VGLAWRENCE240519

LAWRENCE

<h3>Spending / Pass&nbsp;(1,345 to&nbsp;710)&nbsp;</h3> 
<p>$261,572,899, a 3.88% increase from the current $251,792,906.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>2.94% increase, from $154,274,629 to $158,813,038.<strong>&nbsp;</strong>This is within&nbsp;the district’s 2.94% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes&nbsp;estimates subject to negotiation.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>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.</p> 
<p>The proposed 2024-25 budget does not call for reductions in teachers, staff or programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0"></h3> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years.&nbsp;Vote for 2, elected at large.</p> 
<p>Marianne Adrian&nbsp;(1,207) (incumbent) and James Moran (1,192)&nbsp;(incumbent) defeated Steven Belmonte (823).&nbsp;</p> 
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VGLEVITTOWN240519

LEVITTOWN

<h3>Spending / Pass (778-433)</h3> 
<p>$191,889,187, a 3.55% increase from the current $185,302,256.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes a 2% contractual teacher salary increase. The budget does not add or eliminate positions.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Mary Ellen Cunningham (incumbent),&nbsp;Donna Hochman (incumbent) and&nbsp;Claire McKeon (incumbent) ran unopposed.</p> 
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VGLINDENHURST240519_TL5

LINDENHURST

<h3>Spending / Pass (904 to&nbsp;554)</h3> 
<p>$96,408,852, a 2.65% increase from the current $93,921,635.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries.</p> 
<p>No new teacher positions are budgeted, and there is one budgeted reduction of a social worker.&nbsp;The district is adding a Leader in Me program.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (1,000 to&nbsp;415)</h3> 
<p>A proposition seeks approval to&nbsp;withdraw&nbsp;$3.7 million from the&nbsp;Capital Reserve, which would not increase the tax rate.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.</p> 
<p>Nicholas J. DellaFera (861) (incumbent), George Vasiliou (736) (incumbent) and Michael McGlone (735).&nbsp;DellaFera and&nbsp;Vasiliou are elected.&nbsp;</p> 
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VGLOCUSTVALLEY240519

LOCUST VALLEY

<h3>Spending / Pass&nbsp;(1,466 to 439)</h3> 
<p>$155,946,049, a 2.85% increase from the current $151,631,248.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>1.5% increase, from $107,468,510&nbsp;to $109,080,538. This is within the district’s 2.45% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes contractual increases in teacher salaries and the addition of staff and programs. It calls for&nbsp;the reduction of nine teaching positions and cuts in programs.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2 sought&nbsp;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)</p> 
<p>Proposition 3 sought&nbsp;to transfer the $755,468 unexpended balance in the Capital Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund.&nbsp;(1,550 to 310)</p> 
<p>Approval of the propositions will not affect the tax levy.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Alexis Pace (890)&nbsp;and Sam Pinto (1,008) defeated Kristin McChesney (843) and Harold Webb (644).</p>

VGLONGBEACH240519

LONG BEACH

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,541 to 428)</h3> 
<p>$300,500,000, a 3.26% increase from the current $291,000,000.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs&nbsp;</h3> 
<p>The budget includes 1% contractual teacher salary increases plus step raises, and adds one elementary school teacher position.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2 asks&nbsp;voters to approve a $158 million project to replace floors, roofs, ceilings, bathrooms and more across the district. The project&nbsp;would cost the average taxpayer $14.97 per month. PASS (1,455 to 500)</p> 
<p>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)</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.<br /> Victoria Molloy (1,464), Daniel Tomaszewski (1,319), Matthew Groper (1,235) defeated&nbsp;Frederick Rensing (644)</p>

VGLONGWOOD240519_ASE

LONGWOOD

<h3>Spending / Pass&nbsp;(1,110 to 318)</h3> 
<p>$106,395,443, a 4.47% increase from the current $101,839,388.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>2.21% increase, from $74,989,523&nbsp;to $76,649,752. This is within the district’s 2.21% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed&nbsp;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&nbsp;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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass&nbsp;(1,181 to 231)</h3> 
<p>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,&nbsp;replacement of a cafeteria ramp and other projects.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.&nbsp;Lesli Deninno (899) (incumbent), Sean Murray (886) (incumbent) and&nbsp;Shannon Kelly (738) defeated Courtney Knacke (733).&nbsp;</p>

VGLYNBROOK240519

LYNBROOK

<h3>Spending / Pass (410 to 107)</h3> 
<p>$71,273,893, a 3.71% increase from the current $68,726,890.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (394 to 70)</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are four years, elected at-large. Jeanne D’Esposito (incumbent) ran unopposed (401-11 write-ins).</p>

VGMALVERNE240519

MALVERNE

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,129 to 500)</h3> 
<p>$111,286,207, a 3.30% increase from the current $107,733,004.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes salary estimates subject to negotiations with the teacher’s unit. It calls for adding 3&nbsp;full-time&nbsp;elementary teachers to lower class sizes,&nbsp;adding 2.5 full-time secondary teachers to lower class sizes and expand class offerings,&nbsp;adding 2&nbsp;full-time security guards for elementary buildings and adding a full-time secondary school administrator.&nbsp;The proposed budget adds&nbsp;several new courses and&nbsp;calls for&nbsp;reducing certain teaching assistant positions due to budget constraints.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>Terms are three&nbsp;years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.&nbsp;Maria Pescatore (912) and&nbsp;Marianna Bruno (864) defeated&nbsp;Eileen Bauer (843).&nbsp;</p>

VGMANHASSET240519

MANHASSET

<h3>Spending / Pass (1,992 to 835)</h3> 
<p>$235,697,602, a 3.49% increase from the current $227,752,358.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.&nbsp;</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>The proposed budget includes estimates for teacher salaries subject to negotiations. It also includes 5&nbsp;new full-time teachers for special education based on projected enrollment for new in-district programs, and 4&nbsp;full-time teacher reductions due to enrollment at the secondary level.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (2,251 to 554)</h3> 
<p>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&nbsp;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&nbsp;miles to the school they attend to 1&nbsp;mile&nbsp;from the school they attend.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are 3 years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Jeanine Caramore and Kerry Wachter ran unopposed.</p>

VGMASSAPEQUA240519

MASSAPEQUA

<h3>Spending / Pass (461-169)</h3> 
<p>$45,345,397, a 3.02% increase from the current $44,016,344.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Tax levy</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3>Teacher pay, jobs</h3> 
<p>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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Propositions / Pass (505-97)</h3> 
<p>Proposition 2 asks&nbsp;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.</p> 
<h3 data-atex-currentstyle="" data-atex-mc="0" data-atex-pstyle="" data-atex-tagstart="0">Candidates</h3> 
<p>The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large.</p> 
<p>Jeffrey Connolly (400),&nbsp;Douglas Cooper (418) and Karen Letteriello (459) defeated&nbsp;Lauren Ocker (344).</p>