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Long Island

Education

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Spending / PASS (174-38) 
$14,048,403, a 4.52% increase from the current $13,440,265. 
Tax levy 
4.01% increase, from $11,870,013&nbsp;to $12,343,463. This is equal to the district’s 4.01% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes estimates subject to negotiation for teacher salaries.&nbsp; 
Propositions 
A proposition to approve an agreement with the East Hampton School District for the education of Amagansett District students in grades 7-12 between&nbsp;July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2030. / PASS (188-24) 
A proposition to spend $162,887 from a Capital Reserve Fund to purchase a new school bus. / PASS (183-29) 
A proposition to establish a &quot;2025 Capital Reserve Fund,&quot; which not to exceed $4 million over 10 years. Amagansett can use the money to for districtwide upgrades, including renovated athletic fields and playgrounds, updates to computers and technology systems, the installation of electric&nbsp;vehicle charging stations, fire alarm upgrades and more. / PASS (169-39) 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Kristen Peterson and Wayne Gauger&nbsp;defeated Joseph Karpinski.&nbsp;

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Suffolk

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Spending / PASS (959-477)&nbsp; 
$120,375,854.89, a 2.27% increase from the current $117,701,412.70. 
Tax levy 
1.21%&nbsp;increase, from $65,767,418.70&nbsp;to $66,564,028.00. This is within the district’s 1.82% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval.&nbsp; 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes 1.5% salary increases for teachers and the addition of 1 full time equivalent accountant. It includes the reduction of three elementary positions and 1 full time equivalent in secondary science. There are no proposed additions or reductions to programs. 
Propositions / PASS (878-550) 
Proposition 2 seeks approval to expand district bus service for&nbsp;resident students in grades 7-12 attending secondary schools offering education through 12th grade, effective at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year, by increasing the maximum distance limit for transportation of up to 15 miles to a new maximum distance limit of up to 17 miles from home to the school they legally attend. It would cost $400,000, and approval would increase the tax levy. 
Candidates 
The&nbsp;terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbent Christopher Nehring&nbsp; was re-elected. Juan Leon was elected to the board.&nbsp;Incumbent Wendy Canestro did not seek&nbsp;reelection. The other two candidates Christopher Papile and Sydney Martin were not elected.

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Nassau

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&nbsp;&nbsp;Spending / PASS (630-232) 
$64,359,027, a 3.48% increase from the current $62,192,921. 
Tax levy 
2.2% increase, from $47,780,667 to $48,830,574. This is equal to the district’s 2.2% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes a 1.25% actual increase and step increase in teacher salaries. It also includes&nbsp;the addition of a speech pathologist, 1&nbsp;special education teacher, 1&nbsp;Spanish teacher and funding for an eventual HR administrator and clerical transportation staff. There are no proposed reductions to&nbsp;staff and&nbsp;programs. 
Candidates 
The terms are&nbsp;three&nbsp;years. Vote for 2, elected&nbsp;at-large. Incumbents Ari McKenzie and&nbsp;Donna Noesi defeated Deborah Payton-Jones. &nbsp; 
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story misstated the percentage increase in teacher salaries.

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BABYLON

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Spending / PASS (749-298) 
$172,880,888, a 5.47% increase from the current $163,915,905. 
Tax levy 
2.87% increase, from $106,372,709&nbsp;to $109,429,808.&nbsp;This is equal to&nbsp;the district’s 2.87% tax-cap limit, requiring a&nbsp;simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget would add a wellness center at the&nbsp;high school, offer additional dual enrollment (college credit) courses, instructional technology,&nbsp;a sound studio and&nbsp;more hands-on learning and internship experiences for&nbsp;seniors. District officials did not provide information on teacher salaries,&nbsp;proposed additions or reductions in staff or proposed reductions in programs.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Propositions&nbsp; 
Proposition 3 would&nbsp;use&nbsp;$450,000 from the Technology Reserve Fund for to purchase&nbsp;new&nbsp;Chromebooks and stylus pens for 3rd graders and MedVision Medical Mannequins. / PASS (810-225) 
Proposition 4&nbsp;would allow the use of $18.1 million from&nbsp;two Capital Reserve Funds to expand the&nbsp;Baldwin High School Career Tech Ed Center; renovate the high school auditorium;&nbsp;add a new turf soccer field at Baldwin Middle School; and electrical and air-conditioning upgrades at Lenox Elementary School&nbsp;and Meadow Elementary School. / PASS (790-246) 
Proposition 5 would establish&nbsp;a Capital Reserve Fund for long-term planning in&nbsp;the district.&nbsp;/ PASS (732-234) 
Approval of the propositions would not affect the tax levy. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.&nbsp;Incumbents Susan Cools and Thomas Smyth ran unopposed.

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BALDWIN

Spending / PASS (797-319) 
$89,147,050, a 3.8% increase from the current $85,882,466. 
Tax levy 
3.45% increase, from $61,999,186 to $64,138,498. This is within the district's 3.45% tax-cap limit, so a simple majority vote is required for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes a 1.5% actual increase in teacher&nbsp;salaries. 
Propositions / PASS (797-298) 
A proposition seeks approval to establish a Capital Reserve Fund. Approval would not affect the tax levy. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat. Incumbents Brian Johnson and Sandi Kanne ran unopposed. John A. Sautter defeated&nbsp;Robert McLaughlin&nbsp;and Adam Schneider for the seat vacated by John Kroog.

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BAYPORT-BLUE POINT

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Spending / PASS (858-282) 
$202,138,570, a 2.4% increase from the current $197,418,192. 
Tax levy 
3.9% increase, from $117,889,085 to $122,455,841. This is equal to the district's 3.9% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries that vary based upon years of service.&nbsp; 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 1,&nbsp;elected at-large.&nbsp;Incumbent Andrew A. Arcuri defeated Sara Hauglan.

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BAY SHORE

Spending / PASS (361-126) 
$42,174,160, a 3.45% increase from the current $40,768,742. 
Tax levy 
2.48% increase, from $28,368,238&nbsp;to $29,071,780. This is within the district’s 2.49%&nbsp;tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. There are no proposed additions or reductions to&nbsp;staff and programs.&nbsp; 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Janet Goller and Maryanne Kelly ran unopposed.&nbsp;

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BELLMORE

Spending / PASS (2,385-1,009) 
$204,015,039, a 3.32% increase from the current $197,450,603. 
Tax levy 
2.82% increase, from $133,188,420&nbsp;to $136,942,329. This is equal to the district’s 2.82% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries. It includes the addition of a part-time special education chairperson and no reductions in staff or programs.&nbsp;The proposed spending plan includes a new pathway in Health and Human Services for students through the introduction of a direct service provider certification course focused&nbsp;on education, healthcare and other human services. In addition, students will learn about working with children and adults with&nbsp;disabilities. The proposed budget also updates technology, including replacing 1,500 Chromebooks. 
Propositions / PASS (2,617-734) 
Proposition 2 seeks approval to expend $3 million from the Capital Reserve Fund for roof&nbsp;and masonry repairs over the library, replacement of&nbsp;auditorium&nbsp;curtains and rigging, replacement of wood gym door partitions with curtains, to repair west wall B-wing masonry, repair gym ceiling and masonry, replacement of&nbsp;vacuum boiler feed remote stations and removal&nbsp;and replacement of&nbsp;floor and ceiling tiles from several second- and third-floor classrooms at Sanford H. Calhoun High School. Approval would not affect the tax levy. 
Candidates 
The board is comprised of board members from the Bellmore, North Bellmore, Merrick and North Merrick school districts.

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BELLMORE-MERRICK

Spending/PASS (553-117) 
$107,182,583, a 2.41% increase from the current $104,665,271. 
Tax levy 
1.99% increase, from $71,513,844&nbsp;to $72,936,702. This is equal to&nbsp;the district’s 1.99% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes no additions or reductions in staff or programs. It does include&nbsp;new courses in real estate licensing, international relations and an Emergency Medical Technician course at Bethpage High School, as well as a music room update and auditorium sound upgrade. It will also fund new air conditioning along with&nbsp;light and sound upgrades for the&nbsp;JFK Middle School auditorium. 
Propositions/PASS (532-105) 
Proposition 2 seeks approval to extend the term and amount of the Capital Reserve Fund, which has almost reached its limit, to 30 years and $45 million.&nbsp;Approval would not increase the tax levy. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat. Incumbents John Lonardo and Christina Scelta were re-elected. They ran&nbsp;unopposed.&nbsp;Craig Morgan was elected to the seat of&nbsp;incumbent Marie Swierkowski,&nbsp;who is not seeking reelection. He ran unopposed.

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BETHPAGE

Spending / PASS (1,104-395) 
$688,525,221, a 14.1% increase from the current $603,274,281. 
Tax levy 
1% increase, from $114,358,027 to $115,501,607. This is within the district’s 3.68% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote&nbsp;for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes a 2.5% actual increase&nbsp;in teacher salaries and&nbsp;the addition of staff to the district’s Graduation Plus initiative. 
Propositions 
A proposition seeks approval to give residents the choice to increase the number of Board of Education members from 7 to 9. / FAIL (944-577) 
Candidates&nbsp; 
The terms are three&nbsp;years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Incumbent Hassan Ahmed defeated&nbsp;Ana Flores Acosta, and incumbent&nbsp;Maria Malave defeated&nbsp;Kendra Cornejo Mu&ntilde;iz.

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BRENTWOOD

Spending / PASS (101-29) 
$23,499,778, a&nbsp;4.19% increase from $22,554,442. 
Tax levy 
3.15%&nbsp;increase, from $18,951,851 to $19,549,049. This is equal to the district's 3.15% tax-cap limit, requiring&nbsp;a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes new Advanced Placement courses, new curriculum resources at the elementary and secondary levels and a new boys varsity soccer program.&nbsp;The current teacher contract expires on June 30 and negotiations are underway. There are no proposed reductions to staff and programs. 
Propositions&nbsp;&nbsp; 
A proposition to renew the leases on two parcels of property adjacent to the district renew the leases on two parcels of property adjacent to the district&nbsp;to be used as part of the district’s agricultural education program.&nbsp;/ PASS (116 - 17) 
A proposition to appropriate $125,000&nbsp;for the general use, maintenance and services of the Bridgehampton Museum for the 2025-2026 school year and annually thereafter.&nbsp;/ PASS (104 - 28) 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Carla Lillie and Jennifer Vinski were reelected.&nbsp;

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BRIDGEHAMPTON

Spending / PASS&nbsp; (441-137) 
$58,689,234, a 2.63% increase from the current $57,186,018. 
Tax levy 
1.99% increase, from $46,850,434 to $47,782,758. This is within the district’s 2.39% tax-cap limit, requiring&nbsp;a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries and no&nbsp;additions or reductions to staff and programs. 
Propositions / PASS (452-108) 
Proposition 2&nbsp;seeks to use no more than $3,738,700&nbsp;from the Capital Reserve Fund for work including&nbsp;abatement and reconstruction of the auditorium at Rushmore Avenue School; fire alarm upgrades, partial roof replacement and masonry repairs at Carle Place Middle/High School; districtwide security upgrades, and any related work linked to those projects. 
Candidates 
The terms are three&nbsp;years. Vote for 1, elected at-large. Incumbent Lawrence F. Zaino&nbsp;Jr.&nbsp;ran&nbsp;unopposed.

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CARLE PLACE

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Spending / PASS (646-333) 
$55,257,281, a 2.08% increase from the current $54,132,914. 
Tax levy 
2.95% increase, from $26,291,268 to $27,067,323. This is equal to the district’s 2.95% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote&nbsp;for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
District officials said teacher salary increases are subject to negotiations. The proposed budget includes no addition or reduction&nbsp;in staff or programs. 
Propositions / PASS (745-222) 
A proposition asks voters to authorize spending $1.2 million in capital reserves to renovate the high school auditorium. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. John Thoms and Shawna Walsh defeated incumbent Lauren Slionski.

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CENTER MORICHES

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Spending / PASS (695-238) 
$301,498,985, a 2.54% increase from $294,039,602. 
Tax levy 
1.89% increase from $92,685,547 to $94,438,632. This is within the district’s tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed spending plan includes 3% teacher raises and will add a new high school credit recovery program. Five additional bilingual special education teachers are also planned. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Luis Alcantara and Glenn Mitchell defeated Jessica Banda and Mark Hunter. 
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CENTRAL ISLIP

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Spending / PASS (245-49) 
$81,976,259, a 1.58% increase from the current $80,699,285. 
Tax levy 
1.75% increase, from $70,685,552 to $71,922,549. This is within the district’s 2.23% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
Teacher&nbsp;salaries are subject to ongoing contract negotiations. The proposed budget includes an&nbsp;expanded co-teaching program in grades 1-7, smaller class sizes in both the elementary and secondary levels and the addition of .2 FTE math coach. The spending plan also&nbsp;calls for the addition of 9.04 FTE teaching staff positions and the reduction of 2.0 FTE teaching assistant positions.&nbsp; 
Candidates 
The terms are three&nbsp;years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Bruce Sullivan and Alex Whelehan&nbsp;ran unopposed.

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COLD SPRING HARBOR

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Spending / PASS (1,330-546) 
$233,035,125, a 2.6% increase from the current $227,094,961. 
Tax levy 
2.29% increase, from $155,698,830 to $159,259,962. This is equal to the district’s 2.29% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposal includes actual teacher raises of 1.75% plus step increases. It does not include reductions to staff and programs, but officials said several positions, including retiring teaching assistants and a physical education teacher, will not be filled. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.&nbsp;Nicole Goldstein defeated Priscilla Warner for one seat.&nbsp;Gus Hueber ran unopposed for the&nbsp;second seat.

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COMMACK

Spending / PASS (769-205) 
$116,575,347, a 0% increase from the current $116,574,788. 
Tax levy 
0.9% increase, from $64,225,293 to $64,804,068. This is equal to the district’s 0.9% tax-cap-limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes a 1.6% increase in teacher salaries, plus step increases. Two additional special education teachers are funded in the proposal to implement an Integrated Co-Teaching program in grades K-2. 
Propositions / PASS (869-94) 
Proposition 2 asks to reallocate previously approved capital funds to update elementary school playgrounds, make drainage and site improvements and replace ceramic wall tile at Norwood Avenue Elementary School. Officials said the projects would not exceed $4 million. Approval would not affect the tax levy. 
Candidates 
The&nbsp;terms are three years; the third-highest vote getter will serve a one-year term stemming from the 2024 resignation of Alexandra Gordon. Vote for 3, elected at-large. Incumbents Robert DeStefano&nbsp;and Diane Enright were elected to three-year terms; incumbent Francisca Alabau won a one-year term.

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COMSEWOGUE

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Spending / PASS (1,898-725) 
$229,058,920, a 2.91% increase from the current $222,573,018. 
Tax levy 
1.34% increase, from $143,774,268&nbsp;to $145,707,696. This is within the district’s 1.34% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes&nbsp;actual increases in teacher salaries. It does not include&nbsp;additions or reductions to staff and programs.&nbsp; 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 1,&nbsp;elected at-large. Sara Parisi defeated&nbsp;incumbent Jaclyn Napolitano-Furno.&nbsp;

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CONNETQUOT

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Spending / PASS (528-222) 
$186,785,416, a 6.56% increase from the current $175,287,962. 
Tax levy 
2.99% increase, from $69,584,493&nbsp;to $71,664,000. This is within the district’s 2.99% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget could include&nbsp;actual increases in teacher salaries, subject to negotiations. It does not include reductions in staff and&nbsp;programs. The district expects to add three teachers and an Elementary Extended Day Program.&nbsp; 
Propositions / PASS (553-168) 
A proposition will seek approval to&nbsp;spend $15,883,000&nbsp;from the Building and Improvement Capital Reserve&nbsp;fund&nbsp;for alterations and renovations to Deauville Gardens East and West elementary schools, including reconfiguration and reconstruction of space to create nurses’ offices, library expansion, flooring replacement, renovation of student toilets and support offices; HVAC improvements; additions and renovations to the Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School/Copiague Middle School athletic complex to including additional site lighting, replacement of grandstand and additional of concession stand with restrooms, athletic trainer room&nbsp;and storage. 
Approval would not affect the tax levy. 
Candidates 
The terms&nbsp;are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Incumbent Paul Daubel defeated Tia Knight-Forbes. Incumbent Anthony S. Pepe was elected and&nbsp;ran unopposed.

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COPIAGUE

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Spending / PASS (740-242)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$153,320,108, a 6.20% increase from the current $144,373,492. 
Tax levy 
1.81% increase, from $79,450,396&nbsp;to $80,887,169. This is within the district's 1.81% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes contractual increases per the current contract. There is no increase or decrease in staffing, and no budgeted decrease in programs. The district is adding intramurals, AP African American Studies, full day pre-K and bilingual classes at the elementary level. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat.&nbsp;Incumbents Jerry Jean-Pierre and&nbsp;Kristine Rosales are running unopposed.&nbsp;Grace Heyne defeated Barbara Ojeda&nbsp;for the seat of incumbent Anthony Henkel,&nbsp;who is not seeking reelection.

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DEER PARK

Spending / PASS (271-42) 
$88,140,847, a 6.34% increase from the current $82,885,992. 
Tax levy 
5.34% increase, from $62,346,474&nbsp;to $65,677,860. This is equal to the district’s 5.34% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes&nbsp;actual increases in teacher salaries that vary by time in the district. There are no proposed&nbsp;additions or reductions to staff and programs.&nbsp; 
Propositions&nbsp; 
A second proposition seeks approval to&nbsp;authorize using $3,284,880 from the Capital Reserve Fund to install a new playground at John M. Marshall Elementary School and renovate two classrooms at East Hampton High School for a new Science Research Lab. There is no impact on the tax levy for this project. / PASS (280-33) 
A third proposition seeks to&nbsp;establish a new Repair Reserve Fund to save up to $7.5 million over time to fund periodic repairs throughout the District. The existing Repair Reserve Fund, which was established in 2022, is nearly exhausted. There is no impact on the tax levy for this project. / PASS (271-36) 
A fourth proposition seeks to establish a new Capital Reserve Fund to save up to $10 million over time to fund future capital projects. The existing Capital Reserve Fund, which was established in 2017, is nearly exhausted. There is no impact on the tax levy for this project. / PASS (278-39) 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. Incumbents James P. Foster and Sandra Vorpahl, as well as Belinda Bellas were re-elected.&nbsp; 
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EAST HAMPTON

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Spending / PASS (1,678-653) 
$129,013,061, a 2.35% increase from the current $126,053,938. 
Tax levy 
1.75% increase, from $75,825,241 to $77,152,182. This is within the district’s 2.93% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes actual increases of 1.25% plus step for teacher salaries. There will be no additional teachers and/or other staff, new programs, or restoration of programs cut earlier. There are no proposed reductions in staff and programs. 
Propositions 
Proposition 2&nbsp;seeks approval for a capital reserve expenditure of $3 million. Approval will not affect the tax levy. / PASS (1,642-659) 
Proposition 3&nbsp;is a community submitted petition to establish a Child Safety Zone, with an estimated cost of $100,000. Approval increases the&nbsp;tax levy by&nbsp;.13%. / PASS (1,552-760) 
Proposition 4&nbsp;is a community submitted petition to reduce the mileage distance eligibility for student transportation at an estimated cost of $350,000. Approval increases the tax levy by&nbsp;.46%. / PASS (1,380-903) 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected by seat. Incumbent Timothy Sassone defeated&nbsp;Nichelle Rivers.

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EAST ISLIP

Spending / PASS (1,648-746) 
$271,288,003, a 7.87% increase from the current $251,489,632. 
Tax levy 
3.26% increase, from $156,374,338 to $161,647,245. This is equal to the district’s 3.26% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget does not include increases in teacher salaries or additions to staff and programs. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. Incumbent Nancy Widman and&nbsp;Dana Fernandez and Siobhan Licastro ran unopposed.

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EAST MEADOW

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Spending / PASS (223-79) 
$32,695,278, a 3.46% increase from the current $31,600,752. 
Tax levy 
2.50% increase, from $21,988,906&nbsp;to $22,538,629. This is within the district’s 3.13% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote&nbsp;for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes actual increases for teacher salaries and 1 additional teacher due to increased enrollment. 
Propositions 
A proposition seeks approval to replace the boilers at the elementary school and make various improvements to the middle school, including asbestos removal, replacement of ceilings and lighting and renovations at a cost not to exceed $2.2 million.&nbsp;/ PASS (256-47) 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Scott Baierwalter and Paul Wendel ran unopposed.

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EAST MORICHES

Spending / PASS (492-308)&nbsp; 
$119,194,650, a 2.93% increase from the current $115,802,809. 
Tax levy 
2.97% increase, from $64,742,325 to $66,667,240. This is within the district’s 2.97% tax-cap limit, requiring&nbsp;a simple majority vote&nbsp;for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes a salary increase for teachers of 1.75% plus STEP. It also includes 1&nbsp;new business teacher, 1&nbsp;new Spanish teacher, 2 social workers, 1&nbsp;librarian and 2&nbsp;math teachers. Four retiring teachers will not be replaced due to decreased enrollment. 
Candidates 
The terms&nbsp;are three&nbsp;years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. Incumbents Cristina Costanza, Francesco Ferraro and David Samartino ran unopposed.

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EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR

Spending / PASS (311-74)&nbsp; 
$32,321,141, a 5.14% increase from the current $30,742,153. 
Tax levy 
2.99% increase, from $25,888,743&nbsp;to $26,662,301. This is equal to the district's 2.99% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote&nbsp;for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes actual increases to teacher salaries. It also includes an additional academic intervention services position at no additional cost, as the district is reducing one section from a grade level. 
Propositions&nbsp; 
&nbsp;&nbsp;An expenditure by the East Quogue Union Free School District for the Suffolk County Cooperative Library System is authorized for the 2025-2026 school year in the amount of $848,971.&nbsp;/&nbsp;PASS (349-43) 
A referendum&nbsp;seeks to approve up to $475,000 from the district's 2017 and 2018 Capital Reserve for repairs to the roof and art room. Approval would not affect the tax levy. / PASS (344-37) 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Brianna Gladding and Jessica Stalters&nbsp;ran unopposed.

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EAST QUOGUE

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Spending / PASS (347-155) 
$46,971,833, a 3.72% increase from the current $45,288,521. 
Tax levy 
1.95% increase, from $33,401,742 to $34,053,076. This is within the district’s 3.04% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes an estimated increase in teacher salaries that has not been disclosed because of ongoing contract negotiations.&nbsp;The proposed budget calls for 1&nbsp;FTE special education teacher and 1&nbsp;FTE occupational therapist. There are no proposed reductions in&nbsp;staff or programs. 
Propositions / PASS (373-115)&nbsp; 
A proposition seeks approval to authorize the use of up to $250,000 in capital reserves to renovate the cupola of&nbsp;the high school. Approval would not affect the tax levy. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Maureen Doyle&nbsp;and Peter McNally ran unopposed.

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EAST ROCKAWAY

Spending / PASS (1299-658) 
$72,451,803, a 1.79% increase from the current $71,177,806. 
Tax levy 
2.45% increase, from $61,374,153 to $62,879,954. This is equal to the district’s 2.45% tax-cap limit, requiring a&nbsp;simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes adding .5 FTE social worker, .5 FTE literacy coach and a districtwide security coordinator. It also calls for the reduction of an administrator due to retirement.&nbsp; 
Propositions / PASS (1502-375) 
A proposition seeks approval to transfer $376,876 from the 2015 Capital Reserve to the 2023 Capital Reserve. 
Candidates 
The terms are 3 years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.&nbsp;Borcheng “Bo”&nbsp;Hsu defeated R. Alina Uzilova, and&nbsp;Nadia Afridi defeated Eswar Sivaraman.

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EAST WILLISTON

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Spending / PASS (1482-684) 
$115,229,832, a 5.14% increase from the current $109,595,281. 
Tax levy 
2.5% increase, from $58,018,654&nbsp;to $51,468,295. This is within the district’s 5.59% tax-cap limit, requiring a&nbsp;simple majority vote&nbsp;for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs&nbsp; 
The district is in negotiations over teacher salaries. There are no proposed additions or reductions to staff and programs. 
Candidates 
The terms are three&nbsp;years. Vote for 3, elected by seat. Stephanie Douglas defeated Incumbent Trecia Wong and Husna Babar. Shirley Wheeler-Massey won the seat vacated by Tameka Battle-Burkett, beating Moshiur Rahman Khondokar. Zahid Khan was elected to the seat of Michael A. Jaime, defeating Jocelin Narciso Molina.

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ELMONT

Spending / FAIL (982-830) 
$79,395,286, a 3.43% increase from the current $76,760,609. 
Tax levy 
4.2% increase, from $53,142,763 to $55,374,759. This exceeds the district’s 1.29% tax-cap limit, requiring&nbsp;a 60% majority vote for approval.&nbsp; 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes actual salary increases of 1.75% for teacher pay. It also includes the elimination of at least&nbsp;3 teaching positions in the science department, and various support staff will be eliminated. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large. Incumbent Deborah Weiss defeated Vashmir Pascal-Turner.

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ELWOOD

Spending / PASS&nbsp;(2047-1495) 
$206,042,592, a 3% increase from the current $200,036,010. 
Tax levy 
2.28% increase, from $140,429,607&nbsp;to $143,632,984. This is within the district’s 2.28% tax-cap limit, requiring&nbsp;a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes a 1% salary increase, as well as step increases, for teachers. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbent&nbsp;Suzanne D'Amico and George Andriopoulos ran unopposed.

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FARMINGDALE

Spending / PASS (35-1) 
$6,098,125.36, a 2.459% increase from the current $5,951,753.73. 
Tax levy 
1.12% increase, from $5,258,254.73 to $5,317,335.56. This is within the district's 3.84% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes an actual increase of 2% for teacher salaries, as well as the addition of a school psychologist from two to three days a week and the establishment of a formal Spanish (FLES) course. The budget also calls for the reduction of .4 ENL teachers, as there are no English Language Learners in the district, but there will be no staffing changes as the ENL teacher is multi-certified and will stay on in another capacity. Officials did not provide information about an increase or reduction in programs. 
Candidates 
The terms are three&nbsp;years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbent Linda Nowachek and Byron Chenault ran unopposed.

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FIRE ISLAND

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Spending / PASS (64-19) 
$4,376,221, an&nbsp;8.5% increase from the current $4,033,364. 
Tax levy 
7.49% increase, from $3,623,258&nbsp;to $3,894,479. This is within the district’s 7.49% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes 2.5% increases in teacher salaries. It&nbsp;does not include additions or reductions to staff and programs. 
Propositions / PASS (68-14) 
A proposition seeks approval to authorize the district to purchase and finance three eight-passenger minivans, including necessary furnishings and equipment and other costs up to $150,000, the maximum for such vehicles. Approval would not affect the tax levy. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Catherine Edwards and Amy Harris defeated Rosanna Anderson and Aleksandra Norton.

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FISHERS ISLAND

Spending / PASS&nbsp;(605-291) 
$40,359,720, a 2.07% increase from the current $39,539,684. 
Tax levy 
1.9% increase, from $27,497,102&nbsp;to $28,031,118. This is within the district’s 1.9% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes teacher salary and step increases, as well as contract settlements. It also includes the addition of 1 general education teacher, 1&nbsp;special education teacher, 1 school counselor, 2&nbsp;occupational therapists, 1&nbsp;physical therapist, a&nbsp;.5 full-time equivalent speech teacher and a .3 equivalent music teacher. No reductions in staff or programs are proposed. 
Propositions / PASS&nbsp;(625-267) 
A proposition seeks approval to establish a 10-year Capital Reserve Fund not to exceed $9 million.&nbsp; 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Incumbent Rosemarie Peltonen and&nbsp;Victor Ferrante defeated Lauren Persic.

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FLORAL PARK-BELLEROSE

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Spending / PASS (596-274) 
$51,796,283, a 3.03% increase from the current $50,272,954. 
Tax levy 
2.79% increase, from $31,657,410&nbsp;to $32,541,407. This is equal to the district’s 2.79% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes actual and step increases for teacher pay. There are no proposed additions or reductions to staff and programs.&nbsp; 
Propositions / PASS (604-259) 
Capital Reserve Proposition 3 will ask voters to authorize an amount not to exceed $1.6 million from the community-approved 201 Capital Reserve Fund B to be used for improvements to — and, renovation/construction at — the Washington Street parking lot. 
Candidates 
The terms are 3 years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Incumbents Maura Lewinger-Torres and Stephen Toto were re-elected.

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FRANKLIN SQUARE

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Spending / PASS&nbsp;(586-195) 
$250,942,714 a 2.77% increase from the current $244,184,593. 
Tax levy 
0.0% increase, from $87,162,032&nbsp;to $87,162,032. This is within the district’s 0.72% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The district did not provide information on teacher salaries or positions. The proposed budget includes no reduction to staff and programs.&nbsp; 
Propositions / PASS (597-129) 
Proposition 3 would use&nbsp;$2.5 million in&nbsp;2017 Capital Reserve Fund Projects to pay for classroom ceiling tiles, flooring and districtwide&nbsp;lighting replacements and bathroom renovations.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.&nbsp;Alphonso Hardwick and Beverly Jouissance&nbsp;ran&nbsp;unopposed.&nbsp;

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FREEPORT

Spending / PASS&nbsp;(1376-343) 
$137,760,845, a 2.82% increase from the current $137,760,845. 
Tax levy 
2.42% increase, from $111,991,970&nbsp;to $114,698,220. This is equal to&nbsp;the district’s 2.42% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes actual increases in teacher salaries.&nbsp; 
Candidates 
The terms are three&nbsp;years. Vote for 2, elected by seat.&nbsp;Erin Debrich&nbsp;and Debra Cupani were elected.&nbsp;

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GARDEN CITY

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Spending / Pass (850-389) 
$118,123,184, a 4.15% increase from the current $113,416,040. 
Tax levy 
2.98% increase, from $77,336,931 to $79,642,176. This is within the district’s 3.49% tax-cap limit, requiring&nbsp;a simple majority vote&nbsp;for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The district did not provide information on teacher salaries. The proposed budget does not include additions or reductions to staff and&nbsp;programs.&nbsp; 
Candidates 
The terms are&nbsp;three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.&nbsp;Incumbent Lia Leone&nbsp;and Brett Miller won seats.&nbsp;

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GLEN COVE

Spending / PASS (1337-320) 
$289,998,600, a 2.84% increase from the current $281,995,500. 
Tax levy 
3.05% increase, from $236,985,206&nbsp;to $244,222,078. This is equal to the district’s 3.05% tax-cap limit, requiring&nbsp;a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes&nbsp;actual negotiated increases of 2% for teacher&nbsp;pay. There are no proposed reductions to staff and programs. 
Propositions 
Proposition #2 to utilize the Capital Reserve 2024 to fund improvements to the North Middle School athletic complex including synthetic turf, as well as creation of a multipurpose classroom in North Middle School.&nbsp;/ PASS (1258-418) 
Proposition #3, the&nbsp;Great Neck Library Budget. / PASS&nbsp;(1,297-348) 
Candidates 
The terms are three&nbsp;years. Vote for 1, elected by seat. Incumbent Donna Peirez ran unopposed.&nbsp;

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GREAT NECK

Spending / PASS (227-57) 
$26,959,058, a 6.2% increase from the current $25,374,981. 
Tax levy 
2.99% increase, from $18,303,836&nbsp;to $18,851,280. This is within the district’s 2.99% tax-cap limit, requiring&nbsp;a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes contractual increases for teacher salaries. Six new teachers will replace 6&nbsp;retirees. There are no proposed reductions in staff and programs. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Jaime Martilotta&nbsp;and Emily Whitecavage were reelected.

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GREENPORT

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Spending / PASS (967-312) 
$307,664,521, a 2.93% increase from the current $298,912,008. 
Tax levy 
2.76% increase, from $230,235,146&nbsp;to $236,595,556. This is within the district’s 2.76% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes a 1.5% increase in teacher salaries plus step. Changes in staff or programs are to be determined.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Nadia Pervez Bilal and Donna Smawley ran unopposed.

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HALF HOLLOW HILLS

Spending / PASS (509-120) 
$67,495,698, a 2.16% increase from the current $66,068,400. 
Tax levy 
3.3% increase, from $49,723,021 to $51,373,215. This is within the district's 3.3% tax-cap limit, requiring&nbsp;a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes increases in teacher salaries of 3%-4%. There are no budgeted&nbsp;reductions in staff and&nbsp;programs. 
Propositions / PASS (536-93) 
A proposition seeks approval to authorize the district to spend up to $300,000 in unexpended funds from the 2024-25 year for minor repairs and renovations. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Richard Joslin and Kevin Springer ran unopposed.

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HAMPTON BAYS

Spending / PASS (817-165) 
$102,398,324, a 2.64% increase from the current $99,764,898. 
Tax levy 
2.36% increase, from $73,955,220 to $75,699,975. This is equal to the district’s 2.36% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote&nbsp;for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes&nbsp;actual increases per collective bargaining agreements. Due to enrollment declines, the district&nbsp;projects a reduction of 4.4 full-time equivalent positions that is shared among several departments. The proposed budget includes no additions or reductions to staff and programs. 
Candidates 
The terms are&nbsp;three&nbsp;years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Rebecca Dorsogna and Jeanette Wojcik ran unopposed.

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HARBORFIELDS

Spending / PASS&nbsp;(597-259) 
$138,390,328, a 3.88% increase from the current $133,216,224. 
Tax levy 
3.25% increase, from $96,686,000 to $99,830,082. This equals the district’s 3.25% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
The proposed budget includes&nbsp;a 2% step increase in&nbsp;teacher salaries. There are no additions or reductions to staff or programs. 
Propositions / PASS (667-174) 
Proposition 2&nbsp;seeks approval to&nbsp;spend up to $29 million for an energy performance contract. Approval would not affect the tax levy. 
Candidates 
The terms are&nbsp;three&nbsp;years. Vote for 3, elected at-large. Incumbents David M. Barshay, Michael Buscarino and Rob Scarito were elected and were running unopposed.

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HAUPPAUGE

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Spending / PASS&nbsp;(594-223) 
$358,832,905, a 9.19%&nbsp;increase from the current $328,622,204. 
Tax levy 
0% increase, from $75,934,370 to $75,934,370.&nbsp;This is below the district’s 0.286% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher&nbsp;pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes a 2% salary increase for teachers and includes the elimination of 25 teaching positions due to a reduction in&nbsp;student enrollment. Officials did not provide information on the addition or reduction of programs. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.&nbsp;Incumbents LaMont E. Johnson and Joylette Williams defeated Kevin Boone, Gwen Jackson, Nicholous Perdormo and Randy Stith.

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HEMPSTEAD

Spending / Passed (702-301) 
$144,543,210, a 2%&nbsp;increase from the current $141,710,364. 
Tax levy 
2%&nbsp;increase, from $107,258,592&nbsp;to&nbsp;$109,403,763.&nbsp;This is within the district’s 2.5% tax-cap limit, requiring&nbsp;a simple majority vote&nbsp;for approval. 
Teachers pay, jobs 
Teachers will receive an&nbsp;actual increase of&nbsp;1.5%, plus step increases. The proposed&nbsp;budget includes the addition of 1-2 new teaching positions in business and special education. It does not include reductions to staff. 
Propositions / PASS (771-222) 
A proposition seeks approval to spend approximately $2.17 million from the district's Capital Reserve funds and, if necessary, fund balance to replace a&nbsp;boiler at Herricks High School and two boilers at the Herricks Community Center. 
Approval would not affect the tax levy. 
Candidates 
The term is three years. Vote for 1. Incumbent Juleigh Chin ran unopposed.

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HERRICKS

Spending / PASS (1,148-706) 
$143,082,665, a 3.31%% increase from the current $138,494,692. 
Tax levy 
1.75%&nbsp;increase, from $108,577,500 to $110,477,087. This is within the district’s 2.27% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes a 1% increase&nbsp;in teacher salaries. It does not include the addition of staff or programs. There is a proposed reduction of 9&nbsp;FTE positions that will not affect programs. 
Propositions 
Proposition 2&nbsp;seeks authorization to spend $3,879,968 from the Long Range Building Improvement Fund for certain capital improvements. / PASS&nbsp;(1,167-655) 
Proposition 3 is authorization to spend&nbsp;$6.5 million&nbsp;from the Long Range Building Improvement Fund #2 for certain capital improvements. / PASS (1,151-664) 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Incumbents Chana Cohen&nbsp;Jeter and Debra Sheinin ran unopposed.

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HEWLETT-WOODMERE

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Spending / PASS (1,451-771) 
$180,751,424, a 4.38% increase from the current $173,162,743. 
Tax levy 
2.54% increase, from $115,473,074&nbsp;to $118,403,674. This exceeds the district’s 1.07% tax-cap limit, requiring a 60% majority for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes actual salary increases for teachers. Proposed additions include a new bilingual elementary grade&nbsp;5 teacher and an ICT kindergarten teacher. New programs include expanded IXL for K-12 ELA and math instruction; high school and middle school courses; science textbooks; Kids Discover Access — Helping to Unlock Nonfiction information;&nbsp;modern language textbooks;&nbsp;weight room equipment and tech equipment. 
Proposed staff reductions include: 15 teacher retirements/resignations; five&nbsp;teaching positions excessed; eight teaching assistant positions excessed; one&nbsp;administrative position reduced;&nbsp;three&nbsp;clerical retirements and one&nbsp;facilities retirement. 
Propositions 
Proposition 2 seeks approval for&nbsp;$1,271,251 for the Capital Reserve Technology Fund for expenditures to address technology needs for educational initiatives. Approval would not affect the tax levy, as funds will be transferred from an existing reserve. / PASS (1,539-656) 
Proposition 3 seeks approval for $60,000 to fund educational initiatives at the Hicksville Gregory Museum. Approval would affect the tax levy. / PASS (1,466-715) 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Incumbent Annette Beiner ran unopposed.&nbsp;Incumbent Linda Imbriale&nbsp;ran against Faisal Mirza.

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HICKSVILLE

Spending / PASS (789-200) 
$157,776,153,&nbsp;a 3.61% increase from the current $152,277,619. 
Tax levy 
2.89% increase, from $117,043,556&nbsp;to $120,426,114. This is within the district’s 3.34% tax-cap limit, requiring a&nbsp;simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes teacher salaries with estimates subject to negotiations. There are no&nbsp;proposed additions or reductions to staff and&nbsp;programs. 
Propositions&nbsp; 
Proposition 2&nbsp;seeks&nbsp;approval to spend $3,642,500 in capital reserve funds /&nbsp;PASS&nbsp;(835-146) 
Proposition 3 authorizes the creation of a new Building Improvement Capital Reserve Fund in the&nbsp;amount of $15 million /&nbsp;PASS&nbsp;(831-153) 
Candidates 
The terms are&nbsp;three&nbsp;years. Vote for 2, elected at-large. Jenna Prada and Jonathan Weston were elected.

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HUNTINGTON

Spending / PASS (298-180) 
$45,022,595, a 1.51% increase from the current $44,354,925. 
Tax levy 
0.0% increase, from $34,330,347 to $34,330,347. This is within the district’s 1.96% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote&nbsp;for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes a 1.25% salary increase plus step for teachers. The district is hiring an assistant principal, an elementary schoolteacher, a special-education teacher, an occupational therapist, and will make a part-time guidance counselor position full-time. 
Propositions / PASS (310-164) 
A proposition seeks approval to purchase three 30-passenger school vans at an estimated principal cost of $275,133, plus interest, through a lease-purchase agreement. 
Candidates 
The terms are&nbsp;five years. Vote for 1, elected at-large. Incumbent Jack Vobis was elected.&nbsp;

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ISLAND PARK

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Spending / PASS (382-115) 
$83,631,197, a 4.59% increase from the current $79,961,570. 
Tax levy 
2.17% increase, from $49,666,822 to $50,744,652. This is equal to the district’s 2.17% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote&nbsp;for approval. 
&nbsp;Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes regular contractual increases for teachers and no additions or reductions to staff and programs. 
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Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Incumbents Larry Ortolani and Vinny Papandrea were elected.

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ISLAND TREES

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Spending / PASS (1,141-380) 
$102,445,046, a 2.37% increase from the current $100,075,388. 
Tax levy 
2.42% increase, from $66,950,783 to $68,573,216 . This is equal to the district’s 2.42% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes teacher salary increases&nbsp;as per the current bargaining unit contract. There are no proposed additions or reductions to&nbsp;staff and programs. 
Propositions / PASS&nbsp;(1,209-294) 
A proposition seeks approval to withdraw $1 million from the Capital Reserve Fund for&nbsp;capital projects at the Islip High School greenhouse&nbsp;and at Wing Elementary School. Approval would not increase the tax levy. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected by seat. Incumbent Matthew Clareen was elected and was running unopposed. Kristin Presti defeated&nbsp;Hilary Crowe Breig.

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ISLIP

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Spending / PASS (1044-245) 
$143,870,018, a 2.88% increase from the current $139,846,284. 
Tax levy 
2.94% increase, from $115,460,399 to $118,854,935. This is equal to the district’s 2.94% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes a 2% salary increase plus step raises for teachers.&nbsp;There are no proposed additions or reductions in staff, and no reduction in programs.&nbsp;The spending plan proposes adding the&nbsp;following programs: Science in Action, Mathematics Research, Fit Body, Healthy Mind and Analog Film Photography. 
Propositions / PASS (986-369) 
Proposition 2&nbsp;seeks approval to expend a maximum of $6,111,869 from the Capital Reserve Fund established in May&nbsp;2022&nbsp;to complete capital improvements including roof repairs or replacements; window replacements; ceiling and lighting upgrades; chimney and masonry reconstruction; asphalt and paving upgrades; security upgrades and exterior door upgrades. The facilities improvement program will also include replacing the gymnasium floor at Cantiague Elementary School and structural repairs at Williams Elementary School. 
Voter approval would not result in an increase in the tax levy. 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 1, elected at-large. Write-in candidate Kenny Jin defeated Jennifer Camhi.

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JERICHO

Spending / PASS (736-403) 
$109,840,196, a 2.86% increase from the current $106,790, 956. 
Tax levy 
2.99% increase, from $82,007,933 to $84,463,413. This is within the district’s 2.99% tax-cap limit, requiring a majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes an estimated 3.35% increase in teacher salaries, including a step increase.&nbsp;The budget reduces 9.8 FTE teachers as a result of&nbsp;projected declining enrollment. There are no proposed additions to staff and programs and no reductions to programs.&nbsp; 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 2, elected at-large.&nbsp;Incumbents Pat Hanley and Shala Pascucci were re-elected. They ran unopposed

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KINGS PARK

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Spending / PASS (1698-589) 
$104,517,955, a 2.55% increase from the current $101,919,077. 
Tax levy 
0% increase, from $85,954,300. This is within the district’s 3.18% tax-cap limit, requiring a simple majority vote for approval. 
Teacher pay, jobs 
The proposed budget includes a 2% salary increase and no reductions or additions in staffing. 
Propositions 
Proposition 3 seeks to establish a 2025 Building Capital Reserve Fund for an amount not to exceed $10 million to finance school facility repairs, renovations and upgrades.&nbsp;/ PASS (1384-781) 
Proposition 4 seeks to establish a 2026 Building Capital Reserve Fund for an amount not to exceed $5 million to finance school facility repairs, renovations and upgrades.&nbsp;/ PASS (1363-779) 
Candidates 
The terms are three years. Vote for 3, elected by seat. Tova Rosenfeld defeated incumbent Michael Hatten and Aryeh Dicker. Incumbent David Sussman defeated Ezra Glass. Incumbent Tova Plaut ran unopposed and was elected.

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LAWRENCE

Spending / PASS (1,215-851) 
$274,120,957, a 4.80% increase from the current $261,572,899. 
Tax levy 
2.94%&nbsp;increase, from $158,813,038 to $163,476,09. 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 an&nbsp;actual increase for teachers' salaries with a cost-of-living increase of 2.08%. It also includes increases in substitute teaching rates.&nbsp; 
The proposed budget also includes additional staffing in financial literacy, an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, two&nbsp;special education classes, and additional TA substitutes. 
The proposed budget includes&nbsp;Kindergarten teaching assistants&nbsp;reverting to &frac12; day from full day. The program was funded through the previous APR-ESSER grant, which has ended. 
Propositions/ PASS 
A Proposition&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;approval for a capital reserve expenditure referendum. / PASS (1,380-541) 
A proposition seeking the&nbsp;sale of Seamans Neck School to Nassau BOCES. / PASS (1,532-403) 
A proposition seeking to establish&nbsp;a Child Safety Zone to make additional routes eligible for state aid. / PASS (1,434-414) 
Voter approval of the items would not&nbsp;increase the district’s tax levy.&nbsp; 
Candidates 
Terms&nbsp;are three&nbsp;years. Vote for two, elected at large. Incumbents Christina Lang and Peggy Marenghi were elected.&nbsp;

Voters Guide: 2025 Long Island school board elections and budget vote results

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