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District says Pre‑K3, summer school would be cut to meet tax‑cap budget

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

Superintendent and the board said meeting the property tax cap would require personnel cuts including eliminating the Pre‑K3 program, eliminating summer school, and reducing the School Social Worker’s schedule. Administrators said they will consult staff prior to finalizing schedules.

Dr. Brian Doelger, Superintendent, told the board that to meet a lower budget under the property tax cap several programs and positions would be reduced or eliminated.

He identified three specific personnel impacts under the recommended adjustments: elimination of the Pre‑K3 program, elimination of the Summer School program, and a reduced schedule for the School Social Worker. Board members said administrators had already met with faculty and staff earlier in the day to discuss the proposed changes and emphasized they would continue to consult staff before finalizing any schedules or layoffs.