Schools

Voter's Guide: Smithtown School Budget, Board Election

What you need to know for Tuesday's vote.

Smithtown residents will vote on the school district’s $227.44 million proposed budget for the 2014-15 school year on Tuesday.

The proposal calls for a 1.36 percent increase in spending over the current year and carries a 1.49 percent tax levy increase, which is within the state's tax cap.

Five candidates are running for three seats on the Smithtown Board of Education. Incumbent Gladys Waldron is running unopposed. Incumbent Grace Plourde faces a challenge from Michelle Lintelman and incumbent Joanne McEnroy is being challenge by Jill McDowell. 

Polls are open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Accompsett, Nesconset, Smithtown and St. James elementary schools. For more information on the budget and to determine which polling location you should go to, visit the district's website here

How do you plan to vote on the proposed school budget and school board election? Let us know in the comments section below. 


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