Also on the ballot will be races for school board members and library board members, which are all uncontested in Oceanside and Island Park.
Oceanside school district
The Oceanside School District's $124.4 million proposed budget — which is $2.3 million more than last year — is the smallest increase the district has proposed in 25 years.
In 2009-10, the Assessor's office calculated the average home value in Oceanside to be $492,800, which would make the average school tax $6,324.87, an increase of about $150 from last year.
"As far as the Oceanside budget is concerned we have an increase of 1.89 percent, which is lower than the county average for the sixth year in a row," said Oceanside School District Superintendent Dr. Herb Brown. "Our spending per pupil is $25 million under the county average."
Brown said that the district didn't trim any programs that would affect students, instead cutting costs on non-essential supplies and positions that could be cut back because of declining enrollment. Staff reductions will save the district approximately $800,000.
"I think its important for people to come out to vote," said Brown.
If you go...
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on May 19.
Anyone 18 or older, registered to vote in a general, special or primary election during the last four years is eligible to vote. The Oceanside School District is divided into four school election districts. Registered voters must vote at the building within their election district as determined by their street address. Voting locations are:
n School 5: 2440 N. Oceanside Rd.
n School 6: 25 Castleton Court
n School 7 (OHS): 3160 Skillman Ave.
n School 8: 3252 Fulton Ave.
To determine your voting location visit the district's Web site at: www.oceanside.k12.ny.us/common/vote/voting_locations.htm or call the District Clerk, Robin Green at (516) 678-8580.
