Residents across the Bellmore-Merrick school districts approved budgets for the 2026-27 school year during the May 19 Board of Education elections, while incumbents in Bellmore and North Bellmore won re-election in uncontested races.
Voters in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District approved the district’s $210 million budget by a 2,133-852 vote. District officials said the spending plan includes the absorption of some staff positions through attrition and contains no cuts to programs. Voters also approved Proposition No. 2 by a 2,317-665 vote and Proposition No. 3 by a 2,219-705 margin.
In the Bellmore Public Schools, residents approved the district’s $43.3 million budget by a vote of 410-118. District officials said the spending plan will maintain current programs and services, preserve class sizes and continue investments in technology while remaining mindful of rising costs and financial constraints facing school districts statewide. Officials also said the budget is designed to support students academically, socially and emotionally while maintaining the district’s existing educational offerings.
Bellmore voters also approved Proposition No. 2, authorizing an expenditure from the district’s capital reserve fund, by a 435-92 vote.
In the North Bellmore School District, residents approved the district’s $73 million spending plan by a 902-412 vote. The budget includes $55.3 million allocated toward programs, along with $8.2 million for administration and $9.6 million for capital costs. Officials said the budget will continue supporting classroom instruction, student resources and districtwide educational initiatives, while maintaininginvestments in technology, facilities and student support services.
North Bellmore voters also approved Proposition No. 2, authorizing the use of capital reserve funds, by a 1,004-310 vote.
In Bellmore, incumbent Jay L.T. Breakstone won re-election to the Board of Education with 396 votes. In North Bellmore, incumbent Christine Malloy was re-elected with 1,023 votes
