Proposed $159M Mamaroneck School Budget On The Ballot May 21

MAMARONECK, NY — The 2024 budget and school board vote is May 21, and three seats are up for election on the Mamaroneck Union Free School District Board of Education.

The proposed spending plan of $159,204,563 is 2.37 percent higher than the current budget.

The tax levy is expected to be increased to 2.59 percent.

District officials said that the budget would support: salaries, benefits, software and supplies, debt service, security, contractual costs, and other expenses.

"The 2024-2025 Superintendent's Recommended Budget represents the first budget developed for the Mamaroneck Union Free School District during my tenure," Superintendent Charles Sampson said. "This budget ensures that we maintain the broad scope of programs and experiences that meet the different learning needs of our students while positioning our school system to adroitly proceed toward long-term planning."

$28 million bond proposal: Due to aging infrastructure, areas of the roofs and masonry are at the end of their life span. The district says that improvements are needed to prevent water from entering the buildings. In addition, food service improvements have been planned at three schools.

Three board seats will be up for election.

Candidates running include: Elizabeth (Betsy) Bradley, Sally Cantwell, Ariana Cohen, Michael Davidson, and Andrene Smith.

More information about the candidates and a video of the May 13, 2024 candidates forum can be found on the League of Women Voters of Larchmont-Mamaroneck website.