Schools

Huntington, South Huntington School Budgets Pass

Huntington

Huntington voters approved a $118 million budget on Tuesday for the 2014-15 school year.

With a final tally of 1552 to 358 in favor, residents within the Huntington School District can expect to see a 1.62 percent increase in their collective tax levy in the following year. The budget falls within the tax levy capital limit.  

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A capital projects proposition also passed, 1,547 to 322.

Trustees Jennifer Hebert and Adam Spector were re-elected to three-year terms.

South Huntington

South Huntington voters approved a $152  million budget on Tuesday for the 2014-15 school year.

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With a final tally of 1,265 to 393 in favor, residents within the South Huntington School District can expect to see a 1.4.1 percent increase in their collective tax levy in the following year. The budget falls within the tax levy capital limit.

Voters also approved by 1,336 to 272 a proposition that authorizes taking $406,170 from existing capital reserve funds for improvements at Stimson Middle School, replacing lockers, refurbishing cabinets in eight science labs and refinishing a gym floor.

Two candidates were elected. Jim Kaden received 1,145 votes and Lisa Brief received 1,245. Both ran unopposed.


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