Locust Valley Soundwaves. Budget Revote 2026-2027. BUDGET REVOTE: TUESDAY, JUNE 16 Proposed Tax Levy Increase of 1.78%; Program Maintained Detailed budget information can be found on the district website at www.locustvalleyschools.org. The Board of Education presents a revised budget for a revote on Tuesday, June 16, with a reduced overall budget of $99,987,243. The original proposed tax levy of 2.1% has been reduced to 1.78%. The Board and administration considered the community’s feedback and worked collectively to present a revised budget which is not only significantly under the state tax cap, but maintains our extensive educational program. The proposed budget: • Expands our strong educational program, including vast educational and extracurricular opportunities at both the high school and middle school levels. • Incorporates enhanced safety measures through door and lock replacements districtwide, as recommended by the Nassau County Police Department and Homeland Security. • Maintains our buildings and
AMP students in Ms. Pawluk's class problem-solved their way through The Oregon Trail during the first week of America 250 celebrations in LV.
Learn more about the budget! Budget Hearing, Monday, June 8, 7 p.m. Locust Valley MS/HS Auditorium.
Locust Valley High School senior Gavin Boyd greeted and thanked a veteran from the Bayville American Legion post during the school’s Legacy of Service event on June 3.
Locust Valley High School seniors Dean Wolfe, Jake Lamb, Stefano Linardos, Byron Hafner, Gavin Boyd, Ryan Sullivan, William Summers, Alyssa Ciminiello and Emma Tonner signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports on May 28, 2026.
Staff Spotlight: Kathleen Reilly
Bayville Intermediate students handle the Betsy Ross flag.
Locust Valley music students and teachers enjoyed the day at Six Flags New England after their successes at Music in the Parks.
Monday, June 1, 7 p.m. Special Meeting to Review and Adopt Budget. Opportunity for public comment. MS/HS Auditorium. Meeting will be livestreamed. Visit the district website for more information.
Locust Valley High School siblings and rowers Oliver and Izabella Watson were each crowned champions at the New York State High School Championships Regatta in May.
LVCSD 2026-27 Budget Revote Timeline. Monday, June 1, 7 PM: Special meeting to Review & Adopt Budget. Opportunity for public comment. MS/HS Auditorium. Meeting will be livestreamed. Monday, June 8, 7 PM: Public Hearing on Budget. Opportunity for the community to share thoughts on the adopted budget. MS/HS Auditorium. Meeting will be livestreamed. Tuesday, June 16, 6 AM - 9 AM: Budget Revote. Ann MacArthur Primary, Bayville Intermediate, Brookville Reformed Church. Visit the district website for more information.
Maneet Bedi and Mikayla Pacini embraced after scoring a basket for the Falcons during the scrimmage.
Please join us in thanking these retirees for their years of hard work!  Ruth Brooks-Katten Anna Diana Anita Domin Charlene Enoch Joanne Ewen Peggy Fitzmaurice Faith Keenan Karen Kriesberg Evelyn Mason Patricia Mastacciuola Douglas Notti Kathleen Reilly Janine Sampino Grace Smoak Susan Stephens Kathleen Tisch Jacqueline Zimbardi
Thank you to all who came to vote yesterday. Updates on the budget revote are forthcoming.
2026-2027 Budget Results
LOCUST VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE A Special Meeting of the Board of Education Following the Annual Budget Vote Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at approximately 10:00 p.m. *Executive session 8:00 p.m. LOCATION CHANGE To be held in the Auditorium of the Locust Valley Middle SchoolHigh School 99 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley PLEASE NOTE: The location of the Special Meeting Following the Annual Budget Vote has been changed to the High School due to technical/equipment issues at Ann MacArthur Primary School. A Special Board of Education Meeting will be held in the Auditorium of the Locust Valley Middle School/High School, 99 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley to announce the results of the Budget Vote and Trustee Election. #It is anticipated that the Board of Education will act upon a resolution to convene an Executive Session before the special meeting of the Board in order to discuss personnel matters relating to specific individual(s). Please note that an Executive Session is a portion of a school board meeting that is not open to the public. If any action is required to be taken in public session, the Board of Education will act in accordance with the law. The Board Meeting will also be livestreamed so that the public will be able to view and/or listen to the meeting. The link to view the livestream will be posted on the website at: https://www.youtube.com/c/LocustValleyBoardofEducation District Clerk
Budget & Voter Information. Voters can view the entire adopted budget line-by-line, as well as each budget presentation, at the Budget Tab on the main menu of the district website.
Locust Valley Central School District
Security Upgrades. Over the past few years, the district has continued to add to its safety precautions with new camera and attendance systems, additional security staff, and lifesaving medical devices and training for building staff. The 2026-2027 budget will provide additional safety precautions at every building, primarily new doors and lock upgrades, as recommended to the district by the Nassau County Police Department and Department of Homeland Security.
Locust Valley Central School District. One School, One Voice. Help Choose Our District's New Official Slogan! Finalists: 1. Falcons Fly Together. 2. Leadership Starts with Me. 3. Lead, Learn, Grow. Students are invited to vote for the slogan that will represent Locust Valley schools and our community! Vote during the school budget vote. May 19, 2026.