West Islip School Budget Approved, 2 Trustees Elected

West Islip NY

18 May, 2021

9:53 PM

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WEST ISLIP, NY — Residents in the West Islip School District have approved a 2021-21 school budget by a margin of 1,234 votes to 521. In addition, the proposition for use of capital reserves also passed, 1,347 to 392. The $127.5 million budget is a 2.49 percent increase over the current year and includes a 1.60 percent increase in the school tax levy, within the state's tax cap. Incumbent Richard Antoniello and Deborah Brown both won seats on the school board. The school board vote breakdown: Richard Antoniello - 922 votes Deborah Brown - 1,007 votes Roy Tarantola - 888 votes