Steve Hartman defeated Pailine Fidalgo by a vote of 2,777 877. Their names and info have been supplied by peers and endorsers and gathered from media sources. There are better alternatives! Look back at the last Smithtown School Board election. The Kings Park seats were open sits, so neither Hanley nor Pascucci had to defend board actions that angered parents all through the pandemic. Listed are the candidates that submitted their forms to run for school board in 2023. It is strictly non-partisan. One of Thodes top issues, he said, was tackling how the district educates its children and making sure decisions are made in the best interests of Smithtown and not in the best interests of politics, big business or other communities. The victory seems to have been aided by younger voters turned out by their participation in progressive activism, in which Pascucci is also involved. This race needs a write-in candidate!MATTITUCK-CUTCHOGUE2 seats / 3 candidates??? He said he and mostly his wife have volunteered for many extracurricular school activities, which he said enables him to be familiar with what is involved in the school programs. Justine Varghese defeated Christopher Jurkovic by a vote of 2,247 893. The fund is not to exceed $25 million over a 10-year period. The next consolidated election will be held April 4, 2023. 5/17/2022SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONSSAVING DEMOCRACY / SAVING EARTH. The only candidate on the ballot for Southold's school board this year is current vice president Judi Fouchet, who has served on the board since 2004. To obtain nominating petitions and for additional information please contact Maureen O'Connor, District Clerk,moconnor02@smithtown.k12.ny.usor 631-382-2012. That person, whose residence is listed as Virginia, did not respond to a request for comment or clarification on her current residence. our office. 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??? He said the last couple of years the board of education has received criticism from parents about the districts response to COVID-19 state mandates. 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. Board of Education member Matthew Morton, however, did not submit an application to run for another term once his three-year term ends July 1. 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. "script","oiopub","https://tbrnewsmedia.com/wp-content/plugins/oiopub-direct/zones.js"); Phil Corso is TBRs managing editor. I think people believed them. Smithtown / Board of Education / Budget Information Board of Education Budget Vote and Election Information School Budget Vote and Election May 16, 2023 6am-9pm To obtain nominating petitions and for additional information please contact Maureen O'Connor, District Clerk, moconnor02@smithtown.k12.ny.us or 631-382-2012. When it comes to the well-being of children, parents are always bound to stand up for their children. Thode, a proud husband and father of four girls who attend Smithtown schools, said he decided to run for the BOE because of his experience as an educator and administrator throughout his professional life. 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. 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. With children in the district, she said, I see now more than ever just how important a proper education is. Primary Election - June 22, 2021 | NYC Board of Elections Primary Election - June 22, 2021 June 22nd, Primary Election Election Day is Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Sat. Despite the challenges that we had, we continued to add programs during COVID, he said. 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. Two candidates threw their names into the race for his seat, including Jeremy Thode of Nesconset and MaryRose Rafferty of Smithtown. But not in all. I volunteered to run for school board out of concern due to the great slowdown of 2020, he said, adding the pandemic revealed problems in the district describing them as when a river dries up you see what is laying at the bottom. This year newcomer Angela Kouvel will go up against incumbent Michael Saidens for his position and first-timer Charles Fisher will challenge Michael Catalanotto for his current seat. Its mission is to support candidates who will be allies in the fight for strong public school policies that promote critical thinking skills, civic engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion. At the center of the debate was the district's response to COVID-19, the reopening of schools and race relations. 9,810 students. 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.. Supporters of culturally mindful education, on the other hand, see hard conversations on race as a necessary step towards equity. All ethnicities are taught to blame or judge. The group circulated a newsletter several weeks ago that, within a wide-ranging litany of misinformation, falsely connected school boards and district leaders to left-leaning billionaire George Soros while condemning efforts to address racial equity and social justice. Across Long Island, over 400 candidates ran for school boards. It is providing candidate training and support, financial support if needed, and help in connecting candidates with volunteers. Im there to focus on our school business and then also understanding that there are mandates that we need to follow, rules that we have to follow, and youre not always able to do exactly what you want to do, he said. At last weeks meeting, at least one board member criticized the school for distributing material that faulted cops for killing Black men. Theyre not only the children of today but they are also the children of our future and community.. (LARDINI) G String ; ADA ; ++: ++x . 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. 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. UPDATE: CANDIDATE LIST of who to vote for. One STA incumbent is LILM endorsed. Back to School Pa launched with a $10,000 donation from Martino to endorse 94 candidates in the primaries. So, its a shame, but weve got to get back to what the real issues are and focus on our children.. Maye Abdella MASSAPEQUA1 seat / 1 candidateChristopher Brooksendorsed by LILMHe is running unopposed. moconnor02@smithtown.k12.ny.us Four Long Island school districts failed to pass a budget. 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 Such a push underlines the importance of the race from the STAs perspective. The budget was approved with a final vote of 5,250 2,460. For example, Cerrato, in his interview with The Messenger, expressed a desire to give bus drivers raises. It makes it even more dangerous because if its not obvious who it is, and were not even sure its within our community, it could be even darker than we think, said Lorna Lewis, superintendent of Malverne schools in neighboring Nassau County. Messenger Papers, Inc. 558 Portion Road, Suite B Ronkonkoma, New York 11779 Phone: (631) 265-3500www.messengerpapers.com. At the helm, Alcure has been a mouthpiece for parents and their kids throughout the district, and his service to the board was not challenged, as no other candidate stepped up to run for his seat. The Smithtown candidates backed by Save Our Schools also have the endorsement of the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association. 5/18 THE RESULTS FOR ALL DISTRICTSIn most cases, the good guys won. Talk of conspiracies and grievances add tension to a local race. Several members said they were offended by claims they were intent on attacking the police, noting family members in law enforcement or other close ties. For this year's vote, NOT BEFORE APRIL 18, 2022. Application for a Place on the Ballot 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. 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. This follows a litany of complaints from both campaigns during the Smithtown Central School District BOE race regarding missing signage throughout the campaign. The new spending plans go into effect July 1. With the balance of power on the line, it is clear that the STA has marshaled all available resources at their disposal. The. In 1976, with the adoption of New York State Election Law, Suffolk's Board became part of the New York State Board of Elections, with expanded regulatory duties. The Smithtown Central School District serves a student. You have to work within the parameters and framework that a state education department sets and work toward working on curriculum that way.. At the same time, the results show the collective strength of the two unions involved in this race, the Smithtown Teachers Association (STA), an affiliate of NYSUT, and the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association (PBA). 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. The best that could be done was to insert a large spacer so that hopefully youll never scroll down this far. 2) There MAY be candidates below who are horrible but there is no way to know if they have not been endorsed by a group like LILM (LI Loud Majority) or their positions have not been made known publicly.3) If you have better info please email Connect LIAMAGANSETT2 seats / 2 candidatesWayne GaugerKristen Peterson incumbentAMITYVILLE2 seats / 2 candidatesTerry Fulton incumbentDavid Heller incumbentBABYLON2 seats / 2 candidatesDonna Noesi incumbentendorsed by Babylon TArecommended by LISSAAri McKenzieendorsed by Babylon TABAYPORT-BLUE POINT4 seats / 8 candidatesJohn Kroog incumbentendorsed by BP-BP TA Brian Johnson incumbentendorsed by BP-BP TArecommended by LISSASandi Kanneendorsed by BP-BP TArecommended by LISSA Jessica Pignataroendorsed by BP-BP TArecommended by LISSABAY SHORE1 seat / 1 candidateAndrew A. Arcuri incumbentBRENTWOOD2 seats / 5 candidatesHassan Ahmedendorsed by Brentwood TArecommended by LISSAMaria Malaveendorsed by Brentwood TABRIDGEHAMPTON2 seats / 2 candidatesCarla Lillie incumbentJennifer L. Vinski incumbentCENTER MORICHES2 seats / 2 candidatesMarcus Babzien incumbentLauren SlionskiCENTRAL ISLIP2 seats / 2 candidatesDaniel M. Devine incumbentlenn C. Mitchell incumbentCOLD SPRING HARBOR2 seats / 3 candidatesAmelia Walsh Brogan incumbentAlex WhelehanCOMMACK2 seats / 4 candidatesSteve Hartman current Presidentendorsed by Commack TA recommended by LISSAJustin Varughes current VPendorsed by Commack TArecommended by LISSACOMSEWOGUE2 seats / 5 candidatesFrancisca Alabau-Blatter incumbentendorsed by Comsewogue TA Robert DeStefano incumbentendorsed by Comsewogue TACONNETQUOT1 seat / 2 candidatesSarah Smithendorsed by Connetquot TArecommended by LISSASarah Smith for ConnetquotVideo: Lets Get to Know Sarah SmithCOPIAGUE2 seats / 2 candidatesPaul Daubelendorsed by Copiague TAAnthony Pepeendorsed by Copiague TADEER PARK3 seats / 3 candidatesAnthony Henkel incumbentJerry D. Jean-Pierre incumbentKristine Rosales incumbentEAST HAMPTON3 seats / 3 candidatesJames P. Foster incumbentJustine OMara Limonius incumbentSandra Vorpahl incumbentEAST ISLIP1 seat / 4 candidatesRachel Ackermanrecommended by LISSAEAST MORICHES2 seats / 2 candidatesScott BaierwalterPaul Wendel incumbentEASTPORT-SOUTH MANOR3 seats / 6 candidatesnone exceptionally goodJose Febo best optionendorsed by E-SM TArecommended by LISSAFrancesco Ferraro incumbentendorsed by E-SM TAJoseph Sammarcoendorsed by E-SM TAEAST QUOGUE2 seats / 3 candidatesBriana Seltenreich Gladdingrecommended by LISSAJessica Stalters incumbentELWOODDeborah Weiss incumbent??? 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. Proposition #2 to establish a capital reserve fund passed with a final vote of 5,249 2,241. Here's what's closest to Smithtown: The following are the key contested races that will be on the ballot for Smithtown voters. Seat 1 incumbent Joanne McEnroy and Seat 3 incumbent Gladys Waldron filed for re-election and both won unopposed. Incumbent Michael Catalanotto retained his seat against challenger Charles Fisher with a final vote of 4,582 3,201. SUFFOLK COUNTY PBA Suffolk County's Police Benevolent Association also is actively gaslighting the public. George Haase incumbent??? Ron DeSantis, who is featured in a video on the Long Island groups website. At the center of the. Both Catalanotto and Saidens said they were proud of the districts partnership with Northwell Health that will provide more opportunities for assistance for families seeking mental health support for students. All rights reserved. The election results are as follows: David Barshay: 624 Michael Buscarino: 6510 Rob Scarito: 617 David Barshay and Rob Scarito are incumbents. Two candidates threw their names into the race for his seat, including Jeremy Thode of Nesconset and MaryRose Rafferty of Smithtown. Belle Terre Totally Renovated 5400 sq ft Home on 1.37 Acres! Jennifer Anderson incumbent??? You see it pop up at the national level in debates and rallies and things like that: cancel culture, white privilege, critical race theory, he said. But at the heart of their grievance is the claim that white children are being scapegoated for systemic oppression, amid a national conversation on tackling pervasive inequities in education and other institutions. 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. Students that are considered white are being severely targeted, the newsletter reads. Smithtown residents react to school board elections After a heated and at times divided election, Smithtown voters elected three new school board members. The balance of power of the board is currently four STA endorsed members to three non-STA endorsed members. Special Meeting Notice (pdf 30.4KB) November 8, 2022 General Election Results. In last years election, opposition candidates that claimed victory pointed to online resources available to students and some teachers they alleged had an anti-police bias. Some districts have more good candidates than available positions. If Proposition 2 is approved, residents will not have an additional tax increase. Christopher Alcure, president of the Board of Education, is seeking another as a trustee after his current term expires July 1. SMITHTOWN, NY Voters in Smithtown will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2, for the 2021 general election. 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