Talk Back Poll: 2012-13 School Budget

During the Lindenhurst Board of Education's community input and budget overview workshop, to keep any tax increase with the as low as possible.

Following the 6.89 percent hike in the tax-levy for the , many residents stated that they cannot afford a similar increase in the year ahead.

While all school districts across New York must keep any tax-levy increase at or below two percent, said the school district legally could present the community with a proposed budget that includes up to a 3.57 percent tax-levy increase.

“At 3.57 percent most programs would remain in place,” he said.

However, three members that it was their goal to keep any tax-levy increase below the .

With some asking the to hold the line on school taxes, Lindenhurst Patch wants your feedback about what should be done.

Take the following , and share your thoughts in the comments section, below.

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