Rocky Point voters began to flood the high school Tuesday afternoon to cast their ballots, and in tough economic times their decisions become more and more difficult each year.
Taxes continue to rise in Rocky Point and all across Long Island, posing parents and grandparents with students in school with the dilemma.
"I really support this school, it's a great school and Id love to see some of the spirit back," said Margaret Ann Bailey. "A few years ago there was a better feeling for children, now they are just numbers. And it's not just Rocky Point, it's across the nation."
Rich Bernier was hoping for a few more numbers regarding teacher's salaries when heading to vote, but hopes the district can move in the right direction expense-wise.
"They were asking us to approve a budget without a full picture of the numbers," Bernier said. "I hope it will be a brighter future. In tough economic times I think they are doing their best to try to rein in expenses."
As someone with grandchildren in the district, Theresa Bonafede said she had to take the hit in taxes for what is best for the children.
"I want the best for them, even though It's hard I really don't want my taxes to go up, were torn," she said.
"If we put the school in the right direction, I feel the community will go in a positive direction."
Polls remain open at the high school until 9 p.m.
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