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Bay Shore School Budget Approved, 2 Trustees Elected

The budget includes a 1.8 percent increase in the school tax levy.

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Residents voted to approve the $171 million budget during the election Tuesday.
Residents voted to approve the $171 million budget during the election Tuesday. (Image via Google Maps)

BAY SHORE, NY — Residents in the Bay Shore School District have approved a 2021-21 school budget by a margin of 1,154 to 438.

The $171 million budget is a 4.90 percent increase over the current year and includes a 1.8 percent increase in the school tax levy, within the state's tax cap.

Incumbent Susan Gargan and Jennifer Brownyard both won seats on the school board.

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The school board vote breakdown:

Susan Gargan - 798

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Phil Carpenter - 463

Jennifer Brownyard - 853

Tuere Morton - 681

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