Get out and vote! The next budget vote in Sachem is Tuesday, June 18 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at all 12 of Sachem’s elementary schools.
NOTE: Full Day Kindergarten was restored to Tax Cap Budget AFTER the budget newsletter was mailed! Again, full day kindergarten is dependent on the 3.14 percent tax cap budget passing.
**If the June 18 proposed budget is approved (Daily Tax Change of $0.55)**
- No reduction in sports program
- No reduction in music program
- 50% reduction in all clubs and extra curricular activities
- Full Day Kindergarten
- Further reduction of administration and support staff
**If the June 18 proposed budget is defeated the following will be eliminated in order to reach a mandated 0% tax increase (Daily Tax Change of $0.00)**
- Elimination of all sports
- Elimination of non-mandated music program
- Elimination of all clubs and extra curricular activities
- Elimination of kindergarten
TOUCH 10
There are 55,000-plus registered voters in the Sachem community. More than 12,000 came out to vote on May 21 (well above average from previous years) and we’d like to see that number increased again this time around. Reach out to at least 10 or more people you know and get them to vote. Call them, email them, and knock on their doors. Share information and be involved in the process.
ABSENTEE BALLOTS
In order to request an absentee ballot, a person must be a registered voter and complete the application for an absentee ballot. These applications are available from the District Clerk’s office or click here application for absentee ballot. Complete the form and submit to the District Clerk at her office (not via mail) at Samoset Middle School.
GET SOCIAL
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