Question of the Day: School Taxes

Today, residents will vote on the Farmingdale School District's 2011-2012 proposed budget from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. at

It's a tough budget year for Long Island schools, as state aid was cut by millions and district expenses like health care and employee benefits continued to rise.

The Farmingdale district is putting to vote a budget that calls for a 2.52 percent tax levy increase. Take a look at Patch's full school budget coverage

Is the tax levy reasonable? Are you voting in today's school budget vote? Tell us in the comments.