Valley Stream School Districts 13, 24 and 30, along with the Central High School District, have approved their budgets for the 2026-27 school year.
District 13, which includes James A. Dever, Howell Road, Wheeler Avenue and Willow Road elementary schools, approved a $71.96 million budget by a vote of 701 to 330, a 3.28 percent increase over the current year’s spending plan. The proposal includes funding for expanded pre-K programs, mental health services and additional staff.
District 24, which includes Brooklyn Avenue, William L. Buck and Robert W. Carbonaro elementary schools, approved a $43.13 million budget by a vote of 400 to 195, up 4.58 percent from the current year. The spending plan supports academic programs, student services and long-term planning under the district’s Vision 2030 initiative, with investments in instruction, technology and student support systems.
District 30, which includes Clear Stream Avenue, Forest Road and Shaw Avenue elementary schools, approved a $47.87 million budget by a vote of 257 to 144, a 1.51 percent increase from the current year. Highlights include funding for a social worker, two additional special education classes and new technology for students.
The Central High School District, which includes Valley Stream Central, North and South high schools and Memorial Junior High School, approved a $173.6 million budget by a vote of 1246 to 751, a 4.05 percent increase over the current year’s spending plan. The proposal maintains educational programs and opportunities while supporting capital projects across district schools.
“It is the continued trust and support of this community that allows the Valley Stream Central High School District to carry out its mission of providing an array of high-quality educational opportunities for every student,” Central Superintendent Wayne Loper said.
On the District 13 Board of Education, incumbents President Anthony Grosso and Trustee Patricia Farrell ran uncontested and will retain their positions. The contested seat of Gerardo Cavaliere was won by Cecil Mathew.
Contested seats on the District 24 BOE were won by Aisha Darby, Salman Quader and Thomas Dowling
On the District 30 BOE, incumbents Kenneth Cummings and Teresea Jackson won their seats as trustees.
The Central High School District will swear in its BOE and choose the president and vice president at the July reorganization meeting.
