The Levittown and Island Trees school budget votes and trustee elections were held on May 15 at various local schools.

The Levittown Public Schools budget for the 2007-08 school year of $167,762,201 passed in a 2,017 to 1,694 vote. This number represents a 6.49 percent increase over last year's budget; however, the tax levy increase for the 2007-08 school year is 4.77 percent.

Residents also elected incumbent Gina Interdonato and newcomer Dan Bornstein to the board. Current board member Roseanne Gullans also ran in the election.

The results were reported by District Clerk Marie Hughes and are as follows: Gina Interdonato - 2,147 votes, Dan Bornstein - 1,588 votes and Roseanne Gullans - 1,532 votes.

Residents passed the Island Trees Public Schools budget of $51,839,417 for the 2007-08 school year in a 811 to 492 vote. The budget represents a 4.7 percent increase in expenditures over last year's, while the 2007-08 tax levy represents a 2.65 percent increase.

Residents also elected incumbent Carl Bonsignore to the board, who was challenged by Brian Kelty. Board President Peter Ray ran unopposed.

The results were reported by Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Administration Salvatore Carambia and are as follows: Carl Bonsignore - 835 votes, Brian Kelty - 498 votes and Peter Ray - 709 votes.