The district encourages our community members to familiarize themselves with the revised budget ahead of the revote on Tuesday, June 16, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Ann MacArthur Primary School, Bayville Intermediate School and Brookville Reformed Church. As a reminder, you must vote in the election district you reside in.
The revised budget has lowered the tax levy increase from 2.10% to 1.78%. This continues the district’s track record of staying below the maximum allowable levy. The revised budget expands our strong educational program, continuing our focus on the humanities, foundational literacy, science and technology. Important security upgrades to our schools’ doors and locks, which were recommended by Nassau County Police Department and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will also be maintained in this revised budget.
If the budget fails again at the June 16 revote, the district will be legally required to move to a contingency budget, which means the district must operate with a 0% tax levy increase. The district would be legally barred from funding non-contingent items, forcing the immediate removal of many student programs and extracurricular options.
A contingency budget would require $1.6 million in reductions to the second proposed budget. As a result, several programs and practices would not be legally allowed to continue in the 2026-2027 school year. Legally, the district must remove noncontingent items, which includes the elimination of late buses for both public and private schools; field trips not related to the curriculum, including overnight trips and music festival competitions and trips; the high school’s EMT and driver’s education programs; the continuing education program; senior center financial support; the Summer Academic Program; Summer Recreation Program; summer athletics and free use of our athletic fields by external community organizations, among other reductions.
For more information, visit the Budget Information and Voter Information pages on the district website.
Budget Information: https://www.locustvalleyschools.org/page/budget-info
Voter Information: https://www.locustvalleyschools.org/page/voter-information-revote