We are fortunate to have a community that is committed to our schools. The incredible achievements of our students in academics, athletics, and the arts have been recognized consistently as among the best in the Nation.

The 2023-2024 Budget Proposal includes minimal additions, mostly flat departmental budgets, and $2.7 million in cuts and efficiencies to balance the needs of students with the pressures facing our residents. Earlier this year, Trustees agreed to keep the tax levy below the NY State imposed allowable tax levy limit. The maximum levy permitted is $4,744,917.70 or 5.522%.

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in the North Shore High School Gym, from 7 a.m. -10 p.m. residents will have an opportunity to vote on three propositions:

• Proposition 1, the school budget totaling $120,354,393.60.
• Proposition 2, permission to amend the scope of projects to be funded from the 2016 Capital Reserve for the removal and replacement of the North Shore High School turf field. It does not include field lights.
• Proposition 3, if Proposition 2 is approved, permission to expend from the existing funds in the established 2016 Capital Reserve, at no additional cost to taxpayers, a sum not to exceed $1.3 million for the removal and replacement of the HS Turf Field and the renovation and construction of a dedicated Dance Classroom at North Shore High School.

There have been many budget meetings leading up to the School Budget Vote/Election of Trustees on Tuesday, May 16, in the North Shore High School Gymnasium from 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

We strive to be transparent, and your participation assists us in this effort. In addition, it is an uncontested Trustee election (two seats are available). Richard Galati and Andrea Macari are seeking re-election. They are each running for a three-year term.

We also hope you come watch our students excel in their Spring Concerts, school events, and on our fields! Please stay involved and informed. For budget updates and BOE meetings, visit www.northshoreschools.org (Budget/Financial/LIPA section at top of website).

Please remember to vote on Tuesday, May 16 at the North Shore High School Gym, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Christopher Zublionis

Superintendent of Schools