Schools
Patchogue-Medford School Budget Approved, 3 Trustees Elected
The budget includes a 2.56 percent increase in the school tax levy.
PATCHOGUE-MEDFORD, NY — Residents in the Patchogue-Medford School District have approved a 2021-21 school budget by a margin of 1,371 to 653.
In addition, the proposition to re-allocate Capital Funds was approved by a vote of 1,638 to 379.
The $198.9 million budget is a 1.93 percent increase over the current year and includes a 2.56 percent increase in the school tax levy, within the state's tax cap.
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Marc Negrin, Jennifer Krieger, and Bernadette Smithwon all won seats on the school board.
The school board vote breakdown:
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Marc Negrin - 1,213
Jennifer Krieger - 1,064
Bernadette Smith - 980
Pamela Julian-Petersen - 769
Justin Conklin - 682
Francis Salazar - 328
Nathaly Diaz - 256
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