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West Islip proposes roughly $144.8 million budget; seeks $1.9 million in capital reserves—vote set for May 19
Summary
District leaders presented a proposed roughly $144.8 million budget and a separate "not to exceed" $1.9 million capital-reserve authorization, outlining program expansions, personnel changes and an estimated tax impact of about $20 per month for the average homeowner ahead of the May 19 vote.
Dr. Robinette, superintendent of the West Islip Union Free School District, told attendees the district is confronting "a third challenging budget year in a row," citing rising costs that outpace state aid and local tax revenue as the board considered a proposed budget and two propositions for the May 19 vote.
The district is proposing an overall expenditure plan of about $144.8 million for next year and a separate capital-reserve authorization not to exceed $1.9 million to fund security and facilities projects, Miss Pilati said. "This is just our budget at a glance," Pilati said, listing a proposed increase of about $3.4 million (2.38%) over the current year.
Why it matters: The budget funds core instruction, special education, transportation and extracurriculars. Pilati said the program component will make up approximately 74% of spending, administrative costs about 12% and capital roughly 14%.
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