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Board members voice disappointment, urge turnout before meeting adjourns

Board of Education, Shelter Island Union Free School District · May 28, 2025
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Summary

Board members expressed disappointment after the failed vote and urged residents to attend hearings and support the revised budget; a motion to adjourn carried unanimously and the next meeting was set for June 9.

Katherine Rossi‑Snook, a board member, said she felt a range of emotions after the community rejected the prior budget and urged residents to attend meetings and have "adult conversations" with the board. She expressed disappointment that staff positions may be reduced as a result of the vote.

Board member Antony Rando said the board and administration had already pursued savings and that he believes taxpayers feeling overburdened used the vote to express frustration; he asked the community to support the revised budget. A motion to adjourn made by Katherine Rossi‑Snook and seconded by Margaret Colligan carried unanimously; the meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.