Great Neck School District budget events

The Great Neck School District Election and Budget Vote will take place on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, from 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Requirements for the School District Election and Budget Vote are set by New York State, and the Great Neck Public Schools will continue to follow all guidance from the Governor’s Office. Any changes to dates and/or voting procedures will be posted on the district website (www.greatneck.k12.ny.us).

Preliminary Budget

The 2022–23 preliminary budget will be available as of Monday, February 28, 2022. The preliminary budget can be found on the district website (www.greatneck.k12.ny.us), and copies will be available at the Great Neck Library, all branches.

Budget Meetings & Adoption Dates

Budget meetings are scheduled during March, April, and May. Residents are encouraged to attend the budget meetings or view the meetings online and to respond to the preliminary budget. Final decisions on the budget will not be made until the Board listens to the community’s comments. Meeting dates, times, and locations are as follows:

• Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m., Informal Hearing at Cumberland Center*
• Saturday, March 19 at 9:30 a.m., Board Discussion with Staff & Public at South High School
• Wednesday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m., Informal Hearing at South High School*
• Tuesday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m., Official Hearing/Adoption of Proposed Budget at North Middle School*
• Tuesday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m., Hearing (discussion only) at South Middle School*

Budget hearings listed with an asterisk (*) will follow student recognitions, which begin approximately at 7:30 p.m.

Voter Registration

Residents who have voted in any school or general election between 2018 and 2021 are automatically registered to vote in the school election on May 17. Residents can confirm their registration status using the online Registration Verification tool on the district website (www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/voting) or by calling the District Clerk (516-441-4020). If you are not registered, you may register if you are 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the United States, and have lived in the district for at least 30 days.

Voter registration is available through the Nassau County Board of Elections (www.nassaucountyny.gov/580/Voting-Info-Services or 516-571-VOTE) or by appointment at the Office of the District Clerk (Phipps Admin. Bldg., 345 Lakeville Rd.) on school days from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Please note that registration with the District Clerk only registers an individual to vote in Great Neck School District elections. Residents must be registered by Thursday, May 12, to vote on Tuesday, May 17.

Applications for Absentee Ballots

Qualified, registered voters can obtain applications for absentee ballots by contacting the Office of the District Clerk on school days from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. (516-441-4020). Applications for absentee ballots cannot be accepted until April 18.

Residents who are qualified voters and whose registration records have been marked “permanently disabled” by the Board of Elections will automatically receive absentee ballots. Completed absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17.

Polling Locations

There are four polling locations for school district elections: E.M. Baker School, Lakeville School, Saddle Rock School, and South High School. Registered voters will only be allowed to cast a ballot at their assigned polling location. Residents who are unsure of their polling location can use the online Poll Place Finder tool on the district website (www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/voting) or contact the District Clerk (516-441-4020).

Voting Rights Act

Section 203 of the federal Voting Rights Act requires school districts in Nassau County to provide election information in English and Spanish. In accordance with this Act, print materials produced by the Great Neck Public Schools pertaining to the

School District Election and Budget Vote will be distributed in both languages.

Residents who prefer to review budget and voting information in languages other than English and Spanish are encouraged to visit the district website (www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/budget) and use the translation feature at the top of the page, which offers more than 100 different language options. Additional information may also be obtained by calling the District Clerk (516-441-4020).

For Further Information

For additional information about the 2022–23 school budget, polling locations, voter registration, and/or absentee ballots, please call the assistant superintendent for business on school days at (516) 441-4020.

Great Neck Kindergarten & UPK registration remain open

Enrollment for the Great Neck Public Schools Kindergarten and Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs remain open for the 2022–23 school year.

All students who will attend Kindergarten in a public or private school for the 2022–23 school year must register with the District. To register for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2022.

The District offers a UPK program for children who will be 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2022. UPK is a half-day program offered to residents at no cost; a supplemental half-day, tuition-based enrichment program called “Fun For Fours” is also available with limited enrollment.

Online registration applications for Kindergarten and UPK are available on the district website at www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/registration. For more information about registering your child, please contact the Registration Office by e-mail at residency@greatneck.k12.ny.us, or call (516) 441-4080 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on school days.