What’s on the ballot: School board race and budget vote info
Here’s a look at the ballot for Riverhead and Shoreham-Wading River school districts. Check back Tuesday night for complete school board election coverage and voting results.
Riverhead Central School District
Current budget: $125,909,672
Proposed budget: $130,669,295
Estimated tax levy increase: 0.50%
[Riverhead candidates: Student programs, overcrowding and ‘politicking’ claims]
Three open seats, six candidates:
• Christopher Dorr
• Laurie Downs
• Gregory Fischer
• Bradford Harnig
• Thomas Kruger
• Amelia Lantz
Polls are open between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Residents vote at the elementary school a child living in their home would attend, except Roanoke Avenue Elementary School. Those residents are to vote at Riverhead High School. Call 631-369-4724 with questions.
Shoreham-Wading River School District
Current budget: $68,551,174
Proposed budget: $72,664,934
Estimated tax levy increase: 5.24%
[Two newcomers, incumbent on SWR school board ballot]
Two open seats, three candidates:
• Michael Lewis
• Richard Pluschau
• Kimberly Roff
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the high school’s auxiliary gym.