Voter's Guide: Glen Cove School Budget, Board Election

Glen Cove residents will vote on the school district’s $82,486,118 proposed budget for the 2015-16 school year on Tuesday, May 19.

The proposal calls for a 4.04 percent increase in spending over the current year and carries a 2.04 percent tax levy increase, which is within the state’s tax cap. If approved, eligible Glen Cove School District taxpayers will receive a rebate check from the state for the amount of this year’s school tax increase, creating a 0 percent net tax impact on this year’s budget, according to New York State. Eligibility is determined by the state.

Watch a “Meet the Candidates” video to learn about the school board candidates and their views.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Polling centers include:

• Finley Middle School, Forest Avenue (Election Districts A, B and G)
• Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club, Glen Cove Avenue (Election District D)
• Landing School, McLoughlin Street (Election District E)
• Connolly School, Ridge Drive (Election District F)

Read more about the proposed budget on 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 below.

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