Glen Cove BOE Adopts Budget
District stays at 2 percent for the tax levy increase
As promised at the previous meeting, the Glen Cove Board of Education adopted a budget that remains at the 2 percent tax levy cap increase, with a budget increase of 2.84 percent from last year.
The $74,098,650 budget is estimated to raise the tax rate 26 cents per $1000 on the assessed value of the homes in the district, which would cost homeowners an extra $123 per year.
Before voting on the adoption of this budget, trustees Joel Sunshine and David Huggins expressed their concerns about the information presented by the state government and the future of the public school district if such small tax levy increase continues to be the norm over the next few years.
“I’m in favor of the 2 percent cap,” said Sunshine. “What I’m against is when politicians lie…they have done virtually nothing to solve the problem.”
He added that, for this year, Glen Cove is lucky to not have to cut any educational programs due to a “one shot revenue” of $948,000 that the district received in aid.
“The state is bleeding us dry locally and damaging public education as we know it,” he said.
Huggins said, “I have an issue with the 2 percent. Each 1 percent is about $61,000 that could be put towards programs for the kids…Yes, I will go along with it, but I think it’s a mistake. Three, four, five years down the road, we may become insolvent. We’ll see what happens when there’s no money left.”
Trustee Gail Nedbor-Gross thanked the administration for coming up with a budget that stays within the 2 percent cap on the tax levy, said it was “perfect timing” for the aid to come in, and suggested having just one voting location beginning next year to save the district money.
All seven board members voted to adopt the budget.
Sunshine told members of the audience, “Continue your passion with Albany; this 2 percent tax levy cap is not solving the problem, it’s a band aid.”
News
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 00:00
Development rebranded as ‘Garvies Point’
RXR Glen Isle Partners, in cooperation with the City of Glen Cove and the Glen Cove CDA/IDA, kicked-off Long Island’s newest family festival, Sea Faire at Glen Cove, which will be held Independence Day weekend, July 6-7, at the waterfront along Garvies Point Road. The festivities are presented by Title Sponsor, RXR/Glen Isle Partners, LLC with support from Bethpage Federal Credit Union and Chevrolet. Proceeds will benefit the City of Glen Cove Youth Bureau.
Saturday, 15 June 2013 00:00
Sea Cliff Beach was packed on Saturday, June 1, when the Music on the Harbor series kicked off with the annual benefit for the Sea Cliff Fire Department. While volunteers from the department served up hamburgers and hot dogs from the grill, beachgoers enjoyed music from local bands Kingfisher, Live Stock and Chickenhead. Expect free live music at the beach every Friday night throughout the summer, weather permitting.
Sports
Thursday, 13 June 2013 00:00
Midget Boys
The Bulls won their second game of the season with a 14-7 effort against the Lugnuts. Ryan Annuziato was 3-for-3 with two homers and five RBI. Matt Babal was also 3-for-3 with two RBI. Gavin Conway was 2-for-3 for the Bulls.The Hot Rods outlasted the Bees, 13-8, with the two teams combining for 35 hits, including seven extra-base hits.
Thursday, 13 June 2013 00:00
Week 8 Round-Up
The Glen Cove Two Knights continued their lacrosse season by travelling to play a tough Port Washington Blue team on Sunday, June 2. This would be the last official game of the PAL program and the Knights were hungry to show the skills that they’ve developed over the six-game season.
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