Newsday'sChelsea Irizarry has more. May 15, 2022, 7:24amUpdated on May 18, 2022 By: News 12 Staff Residents across Long Island cast their votes Tuesday for school budgets and board of education seats in their districts. Those districts will need to either vote again on the same budget or a reduced version in June. | Jason DeCrow/AP Photo. She will run unopposed. Among other things, the school responded with the reading of a children's book about a child whose skin was too brown to play Snow White in a school musical. To our best investigative abilities, the other statements made by Johnston can either not be substantiated or are pure conjecture incapable of substantiation. The tax levy is 1.2% and is below the district's allowable tax levy. Thank you! Nissequogue Magnificent Colonial On 2.04 Acres of Property! POTENTIALLY GOOD CANDIDATESGET OUT THE VOTE FOR THEMVOLUNTEER FOR THEMEMAIL ALL YOUR CONTACTSPOST ABOUT YOUR DISTRICT ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIAGET A LAWN SIGN & POST YOUR LAWN SIGNDO NOT ASSUME YOUR DISTRICT IS SAFE! Thats how Im thinking of it: That theres something behind this thats on the dark web that might be manipulating people to act in our local communities.. Cerrato and Lelle specifically point to these provisions of the code in their condemnation of Johnstons comments: 1) resist temptation and outside pressure to use our position as school board members to benefit either ourselves or any other individual or agency apart from the total interest of our school board; 2) agree to honor our positions and the people who elected us by maintaining high ethical standards by not engaging in any activity which presents a conflict of interests, or an appearance of impropriety. All Rights Reserved. we are stuck under unwarranted mandates and guidelines. FieldTHREE VILLAGEReanna FultonEvan ProiosWEST BABYLONApril Emriskoendorsed by LILMWESTHAMPTON BEACHKatheryn Antonio-RiosWEST ISLIP3 seats / 6 candidatesClaudia Worleyendorsed by LILMKristin CalderValerie RiverWYANDANCHMary E. AndrewsJames Crawford incumbentLaurie Farber. Organizers said they acted to stop the school from promoting the 1619 project, which recasts America's founding as driven by slavery, not the ideals of equality and liberty. Three seats are for three-year terms, which will run from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. Tensions over racial and justice issues in Smithtown found their way into the school districts Family Literacy Night in January, when officials invitedBroadway actress Diamond Essence White,who is Black, to read a childrens book called Not Quite Snow White. Parents complained about Whites social media posts supporting the Black Lives Matter and criticizing police, leading Superintendent Mark Secaur to apologize for the invitation. In fact, in their interviews with The Messenger, they were able to criticize past board actions. Excerpts: See link above for full articleThe law centercategorizes antigovernment groups separately from hate groups. Final Results (pdf 575KB) Address and Phone Numbers Charles is senior reporter focusing on special projects. Listed are the candidates that submitted their forms to run for school board in 2023. The Suffolk County Board of Elections will remain open on October 19 and October 21 until 7 p.m. for absentee ballot requests. She was also on the planning committee for Smithtown Parent University. This year the district is set to receive $48,731,716 of state aid, an increase of $1.26 million. The budget was approved by a final vote of 639 300. Residents will also have the opportunity to vote on a proposition to establish a new capital reserve fund. Copyright 2010 - 2023, .. All rights reserved. It is providing candidate training and support, financial support if needed, and help in connecting candidates with volunteers. District supervisors and other school officials in nearby communities are concerned that the effort in Smithtown may be part of a movement that could spread to other areas of the state. Nassau County-based Long Island Mutual Assistance Group and Suffolk County-based Long Island Loud Majority [LILM] were among 488 extreme antigovernment groups active in 2021, according to areport by the Montgomery, Alabama-based Southern Poverty Law Center. Complaints of political bias in the classroom have also come up as the election continues. She added she believes in equality for every student, and the importance of enrichment and special education programs in every school in the district. 9,810 students. TELL EVERYONE DO NOT WRITE IN Janice DAngeloOR Heather Hartstein SAYVILLE3 seats / 6 candidatesMaureen Dolanendorsed by STArecommended by LISSAKelly Sackendorsed by STArecommended by LISSAChristine Sarniendorsed by STArecommended by LISSASHELTER ISLAND2 seats / 2 candidatesKathleen M. Lynch incumbentKatherine Rossi-Snook incumbentSHOREHAM-WADING RIVER2 seats / 2 candidatesThomas Sheridan incumbentMeghan Tepfenhardt incumbentSMITHTOWN2 seats / 4 candidatesMike Catalanotto incumbentendorsed by STArecommended by LISSAMike Saidens incumbentendorsed by STArecommended by LISSAhttps://www.twomikesforsmithtown.com/SOUTH COUNTRY4 open seats / 12 candidatesJoseph Barryendorsed by Bellport TArecommended by LISSARafyel Flippenendorsed by Bellport TArecommended by LISSAAnne Hayes current Presidentendorsed by Bellport TArecommended by LISSATara Kavanaghendorsed by Bellport TArecommended by LISSAAlesia Olsenrecommended by LISSAhttps://greaterlongisland.com/in-her-words-alesia-olsen-announces-south-country-school-board-run/ https://bellport.com/southcountryschools/2022-candidates.htmhttps://www.longislandadvance.net/stories/south-country-schools-board-of-education-vote,90277SOUTHAMPTON1 seat / 1 candidateGermain L. SmithSOUTHOLD1 seat / 1 candidateJudi Fouchet incumbentSOUTH HUNTINGTON3 seats / 3 candidatesWilliam BiangassoNicholas Ciappetta incumbentFrederick ScraggSPRINGSHella DrewErik FredricksonTHREE VILLAGES2 seats / 4 candidatesJennifer Solomonendorsed by TVTArecommended by LISSAVincent Vizzo incumbentendorsed by TVTArecommended by LISSAhttps://www.facebook.com/Jennifer-Solomon-and-Vinny-Vizzo-for-Three-Village-Board-of-Education-100950269279526/https://tbrnewsmedia.com/tag/vicent-vizzo/VALLEY STREAMCristina Arroyorecommended by LISSAhttps://www.facebook.com/cristina.arroyo.12177276Markus Wilsonrecommended by LISSAWAINSCOTT1 seat / 1 candidateWilliam Babinski incumbentWEST BABYLON3 seats / 5 candidatesShannon Camardarecommended by LISSARoseann Geigerendorsed by WBTAChristopher Paolillo incumbentendorsed by WBTArecommended by LISSAChristen Johnson Tymannendorsed by WBTAWESTHAMPTON BEACH2 seats / four candidatesDawn Arrasateendorsed by WBTAElizabeth Lanni-Hewittendorsed by WBTAWEST ISLIP3 seats / 6 candidatesThomas Compitello incumbentendorsed by W Islip TArecommended by LISSAGrace Kellyendorsed by W Islip TArecommended by LISSAPeter McCann incumbentendorsed by W Islip TArecommended by LISSAWILLIAM FLOYD4 seats / 4 candidatesApril Coppola incumbentRobert Guerriero incumbentLorraine Mentz incumbentKevin Meyer incumbent, WYANDANCH2 seats / 5 candidatesKerith Paschallendorsed by WTAYvonne Holder Robinsonendorsed by WTA, POTENTIALLY NOT GOOD / OR THERE ARE POTENTIALLY BETTER QUALIFIED CANDIDATES1) Candidates endorsed by LILM are noted below. Petitions to become a candidate for the Board of Education must be submitted to the District Clerk by April 17, 2023. I think people believed them. I say no more. Their names and info have been supplied by peers and endorsers and gathered from media sources. The best that could be done was to insert a large spacer so that hopefully youll never scroll down this far. You have to work within the parameters and framework that a state education department sets and work toward working on curriculum that way.. Another differentiating factor that separates the Kings Park election from the Smithtown election is incumbency. TBR News Media is your local news and entertainment website. Additional budget information will be available on the District website throughout the budget development process. UPDATE: CANDIDATE LIST of who to vote for. He was actively beating the drum that the Smithtown School District current Board of Education is anti-police, and pushing any and all posts that fed into this election battle. This was no accident. Bridgehampton, Three Village and Wantagh failed to reach the 60% of votes required in their attempt to pierce the state tax cap. Ron DeSantis, who is featured in a video on the Long Island groups website. Recently, a Suffolk County employee residing within the Smithtown CSD received a phone call from a caller who identified themselves as with NYSUT (New York State United Teachers). He also has experience as a special education administrator. Published every Thursday by: I think that speaks volumes, he said of the groups elusive leaders. And there are two Volpes and one in LILM endorsed.Kelli Burnhamendorsed by STABryan Feliceendorsed by STAKristin Gelinisendorsed by STALaura Slattery incumbentrecommended by LISSAhttps://www.facebook.com/laura.healyslatteryStephanie Volperecommended by LISSAhttps://www.facebook.com/stephanietalmadgeSAGAPONACK1 seat / 1 candidateCathy Hatgistavrou incumbentSAG HARBOR / SAG HARBOR2 seats / 1 candidateVOTE FOR Grainne CoenWRITE IN Ronald Reedhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/411775224104945/STEALTH WRITE IN CAMPAIGN BY ANTI-VAX, ANTI-MASK, BAN BOOKS CANDIDATES. Alcure first joined the board three years ago, and if elected, will remain in his position until June 2018. The budget was approved with a final vote of 5,250 2,460. Seat 1 incumbent Joanne McEnroy and Seat 3 incumbent Gladys Waldron filed for re-election and both won unopposed. The issues raised and the rhetoric the group has mobilized mirror efforts in other parts of the country, where mostly white parents and school activists have organized to oppose curricula and teaching methods that they see as divisive. I want to work with our educators in resolving the conflict concerning the implementation of the Common Core Standards without appropriate written curriculum that is supported by Common Core-aligned text books, work books, computer programs, and to also continue to work with and support our teachers and support staff with professional developments which will serve as a basis for delivering the strong quality education that all of our students are entitled to, she said. Kouvel asked for questions to be emailed to her so she could answer them after returning from vacation but answers were not received before press time. Cerrato and Lelle also found it to be a Complete violation of the BOE code of conduct. The code, while not legally binding, is meant to encourage high standards of ethical conduct. 2023 Candidate Packets 2023 Candidate Packets to run for a seat on the Board of Education may be obtained by contacting the District Clerk at 631-244-2215 x3506, jkemp@ccsdli.org, or by clicking below, starting March 1, 2023. Messenger Papers, Inc. 558 Portion Road, Suite B Ronkonkoma, New York 11779 Phone: (631) 265-3500www.messengerpapers.com. What is anti-Semitism today and how did it start? That person, whose residence is listed as Virginia, did not respond to a request for comment or clarification on her current residence. The budget in Commack passed with a vote of 2392 815. Early Voting Period is June 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021. If elected, I want to ensure that our teachers receive the fair and appropriate evaluations based on student academic achievement in the classroom, local administrative review, and not the majority evaluation based on high stakes testing results.. Absentee Ballots- Applications for absentee ballots may not be submitted more than 30 days prior to the vote/election. Jacqueline ZappullaMIDDLE COUNTRY4 seats / 8 candidatesRobert Feeneyendorsed by MCTArecommended by LISSADenise Haggertyendorsed by MCTArecommended by LISSAKris Oliviaendorsed by MCTArecommended by LISSADawn Sharrock incumbentendorsed by MCTArecommended by LISSAMILLER PLACE3 open seats / 7 candidatesKeith Frank current Trusteeendorsed by MPTArecommended by LISSAAndrea Spaniolasendorsed by MPTArecommended by LISSAJohanna Testa current Presidentendorsed by MPTArecommended by LISSAMONTAUK1 seat / 1 candidateKelly White incumbentMOUNT SINAI2 seats / 4 candidatesDr Alice Samantha Dreyerrecommended by LISSAhttps://www.facebook.com/DrDreyer4BOENEW SUFFOLK1 seat / 1 candidateLisa Zissel incumbentNORTH BABYLON2 seats / 5 candidatesDan Caroleo incumbentendorsed by NBTAHeather Rowland incumbentendorsed by NBTAKathleen Tedescorecommended by LISSA NORTH BELLMORE2 seats / 5 candidatesRosemarie Corless incumbentJo-Ann Erhard incumbent??? Jerry D. Jean-Pierre incumbent Kristine Rosales incumbent EAST HAMPTON 3 seats / 3 candidates James P. Foster incumbent Justine O'Mara Limonius incumbent Sandra Vorpahl incumbent EAST ISLIP 1 seat / 4 candidates Rachel Ackerman recommended by LISSA EAST MORICHES 2 seats / 2 candidates Scott Baierwalter Paul Wendel incumbent EASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR 5/17/2022SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONSSAVING DEMOCRACY / SAVING EARTH. While most public employee information is grantable to the general public, personal and home phone numbers are not, especially for electioneering purposes. Nissequogue Magnificent Colonial On 2.04 Acres of Property! The county employee is now concerned about how the information was ascertained, especially considering that they are not a member of a union that might give their information out for campaign purposes. Primary times vary by county. This is disgusting.. I do think that occasionally, the loudest voices get a lot of attention, and certainly are not the majority., The groups April newsletter claimed that the oppressors want us to feel that we should be ashamed if we oppose their idea of a new, more equitable rule of law. We really need to focus on that every kid in Smithtown should count, and its our job as a board of education to make sure were not just educating like-minded kids, he said, adding every child should be comfortable in school. There were three seats up for election. ____________________________________________________________________________________, Town Supervisor Wehrheim Proposes A 22% Salary Increase ForHimself, TOS Officials Say Kings Park Is The Answer To Downtown Smithtowns Sewage Problem, Nissequogue River State Park Master Plan Draft To Be Released In June, Transformation Of Nissequogue River State Park Has Begun With York Hall Roof Rebuild, Smithtowns Fields of Dreams Becomes Reality, A Lot To Think About In Smithtowns Revamped Master Plan, Kings Park Gets A New 23 Parking Space Municipal Parking Lot, Lake Avenue Smithtowns 8.2 Million DollarRoad, Whats Happening In Smithtown? Across Long Island, over 400 candidates ran for school boards. He was a candidate in the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Florida for Florida's 7th congressional district, losing the Republican primary to Cory Mills. Elections 2017 See also: Smithtown Central School District elections (2017) Three of the seven seats on the Smithtown Central School District school board in New York were up for at-large general election on May 16, 2017.Seat 1 incumbent Joanne McEnroy and Seat 3 incumbent Gladys Waldron filed for re-election and both won unopposed. He said he believes his experience in education is an asset to the board. Despite the controversies that may have followed a few of the BOEs decisions, he said he is proud of many things the trustees have accomplished. Controversy erupted with unconfirmed allegations spread through social media that children were being indoctrinated in anti-white and anti-police teachings. He said a lot of times subjects brought up by members of the board and the public are hot button topics that arent necessarily a part of our purview as a board of education.. Voting will take place Tuesday, May 17, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. For information on polling places, visit the districts website, www.smithtown.k12.ny.us/boardofeducation/budget_information. The next consolidated election will be held April 4, 2023. Last week the MAGA movement swept school board elections for Smithtown Central School District, Long Island, NY. The emails, sent from Eagens district email address, outline coordinating a media strategy to alter the perception of the parents in attendance at a board meeting held on August 10, 2021. Wontrobski-Ricciardi said the three candidates were NOT affiliated with SOS., I am not familiar with their agenda, she said in a Facebook message, though POLITICO shared the Save Our Schools newsletter with her. The caller stated to the county employee, who wishes to remain anonymous, that they were being contacted because they are a county employee. One trustee called the allegations ludicrous and insulting.. UPDATE: Candidate screening by LISSA is over but they are still working on GOTV to get good candidates elected. The registered address is in East Islip, a Long Island hamlet with a separate school district from Smithtown. CLICK OR TAP HERE TO SEE YOUR DISTRICT'S BUDGET Share this story The first letter outlined the districts commitment to communication, while the second was seemingly directed at comments made by Michael Simonelli at a board meeting relating to LGBT education. Voter Information Two candidates threw their names into the race for his seat, including Jeremy Thode of Nesconset and MaryRose Rafferty of Smithtown. Incumbent Michael Saidens claimed victory over challenger Angela Kouvel with a final vote of 4,582 3,201. Note: polling place locations and times are subject to change. I assume they are supporting us because they, like many others, want to see a change in our school board.. The Smithtown Central School District serves a student body that is overwhelmingly white roughly 80 percent, according to state education department data. In May, Smithtown voters elected three rightwing candidates affiliated with the pro-Trump group Long Island Loud Majority. Thats really been the focus of a lot of whats going on right now. POLITICO also made five attempts to reach the person associated with a state-registered domestic not-for-profit corporation called School Oversight Solutions Inc., which shares a name with the underlying copyrighted entity for Save Our Schools. He agrees with Saidens that the board can be divided at times: Theres been this division on the board, lack of focus on the issues that really affect our children, and instead focused on what we can do to flip the board completely. The Supervisor appoints committees and delegates certain responsibilities to the Town Council. In some districts, parent protests were sparked by opposition to mask mandates. Wanting their children and grandchildren to have a high quality education is not owned by any political party but by all intelligent people of all philosophical persuasions. Please contact the District Clerk for candidate petitions and candidate packets. We provide you with the latest breaking news and information for your community. Duties Description. Neither the union nor any of the three newly-elected board members returned calls for comment. With children in the district, she said, I see now more than ever just how important a proper education is. He would like to see foreign language programs in the elementary schools and the expansion of mental health programs. Votes will be cast for BOE trustees and the 2015-2016 Smithtown Central School District budget, adopted at the April 14 Board of Education meeting, on May 19. He said he feels he needs to be part of the board to address issues that were unforeseen before the pandemic. The seats whose terms expire this year are Matthew Gribbin, Jerry Martusciello, John Savoretti. Maye Abdella MASSAPEQUA1 seat / 1 candidateChristopher Brooksendorsed by LILMHe is running unopposed. Proposition #2 to establish a capital reserve fund passed with a final vote of 5,249 2,241. Save Our Schools has inaccurately painted the districts top education leadership as part of a broader conspiracy to move New Yorks courts, policing, housing and education systems towards socialism. The ballot must be postmarked by Election Day and must reach the. Lisa Azzarelli spoke at a school board meeting last month. I think right now our community is pretty fractured, and I want to be part of the team to bring us back together to focus on whats best for our kids in our community.. Critical race theory, until recently a fairly obscure issue outside of academia, has become a flashpoint in conservative media, although New York educators and officials tasked with shaping curricula do not generally use the term. People can check their voting status and polling place on the New York state website. To obtain nominating petitions and for additional information please contact Maureen O'Connor, District Clerk,moconnor02@smithtown.k12.ny.usor 631-382-2012. Messenger Papers, Inc. 558 Portion Road, Suite B Ronkonkoma, New York 11779 Phone: (631) 265-3500www.messengerpapers.com. lori lightfoot health problemsthe hardy family acrobats 26th February 2023 / in was forest whitaker in batteries not included / by / in was forest whitaker in batteries not included / by Belle Terre Totally Renovated 5400 sq ft Home on 1.37 Acres! I think theres still work to be done, he said. Voters will also decide on a proposed $267,786,882 budget for the 2022-23 school year which reflects a dollar change of $5,467,217 from last year's budget of $262,319,665. If elected, I expect to assist the current BOE in advocating for children in an extremely political time, he said. Back to School Pa launched with a $10,000 donation from Martino to endorse 94 candidates in the primaries. Voters elected three candidates to serve on the Board of Education out of a field of three Board candidates . The uncertainty about the groups leadership adds to that concern, said Secaur. The first day to circulate nominating petitions is September 20, 2022. The following is the upcoming public budget workshop schedule: February 14, 2023: Budget Workshop #1: Basic Fiscal Overview of District Finances and Proposed Non-Instructional Budget, March 7, 2023: Budget Workshop #2: Proposed Instructional Budget Their opponents who have been endorsed are in the green column.3) If you have better info please email Connect LIBAYPORT-BLUE POINT4 seats / 8 candidatesDaniel BertranElizabeth CavutoAmy HopeJenna KennedyBRENTWOODAndrew ComoRobert Feliciano current Presidentendorsed by Brentwood ECAPaula Moore current trusteeendorsed by Brentwood ECACOLD SPRING HARBORBruce SullivanVote for Change / parental controlCOMSEWOGUE2 seats / 5 candidatesGary BodenburgJoseph BorrusoMeghan PuleoCONNETQUOT1 seat / 2 candidatesJaclyn Napolitano-Furnoendorsed by LILMhttps://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10222315278930840&set=gm.1434952390294274EAST ISLIP1 open seatTimothy Sassoneendorsed by LILMDominick BarbatoCharles KalinowskiEASTPORT SOUTH MANOR3 open seats / 6 candidatesnone exceptionally goodCristina Costanzaendorsed by LILMBernadette PupillaDavid Samartinoendorsed by LILMEAST QUOGUEAllison Fordendorsed by Parents for ChoiceFARMINGDALENicole Gnolfoendorsed by LILMParsa Karimiendorsed by LILMHALF HOLLOW HILLS2 open seatsMaria Gillespieendorsed by LILMJustin R. MarinoHARBORFIELDS2 seats / 3 candidatesDavid BalistreriKINGS PARK2 seats / 4 candidatesDouglas Cerratoendorsed by LILMJaime Lelleendorsed by LILMLINDENHURSTHeather Readoendorsed by LILMLONGWOOD2 seats / 6 candidatesMichael Byrneendorsed by LILMWilliam Massian, incumbentnot LILM but other candidate betterMASSAPEQUAChristopher Brooksendorsed by LILMMIDDLE COUNTRY4 seats / 8 candidatesKimberly Crawford-Arbocus;Leah FitzpatrickRobert HallockTiffany LorussoMILLER PLACE3 open seatsJennifer Andersen-Oldenskovendorsed by LILMKenneth Conwayendorsed by LILMJenna Stingoendorsed by LILMJohn GalliganMOUNT SINAI2 seats / 4 candidatesAlexis Flillerendorsed by LILMAnthony Mangioneendorsed by LILMJohn Hnatendorsed by PBAbut not by LILMNORTH BABYLONJenelle GalatiJessica GalatiNORTH BELLMORE2 seats / 5 candidatesThomas McDonoughendorsed by LILMRocco Famigliettiendorsed by LILMNORTH MERRICK3 seats / 5 candidates Megan Ryan (incumbent), , Christine Mitkish and Carson Termotto ;Steve Enellaendorsed by LILMWill Lucianiendorsed by LILMNORTHPORT-EAST NORTHPORTFrank LabatePORT JEFFERSONDan PollardPaul RyanRIVERHEADAndrew Nadeau anti-vaxxerROCKY POINT3 seats / 6 candidatesNick Conteendorsed by LILMErin Walshendorsed by LILMJason FordSACHEM4 seats / 8 candidatesChristopher Buckley Jr.endorsed by LILMAlex Piccirillo, incumbentendorsed by LILMMeredith Volpeendorsed by LILMSAG HARBORStealth write-in campaign by anti-vax, anti-mask, ban books candidates. 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