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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION

NORTH BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTH BABYLON, NEW YORK, 11703

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing of the qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District, North Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, will be held at 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703, in said District on May 6, 2025, 7:00 pm, prevailing time, for the transaction of such business as is authorized by the New York State Education Law, including the following items.

1. Presentation of the budget document.

2. To discuss all of the items herein set forth, to be voted upon by voting machine, at the election to be held on May 20, 2025 as hereinafter set forth.

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that said vote and election will be held on May 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM9:00 PM prevailing time, in the school building located in such district as enumerated below:

District No. 1: NORTH BABYLON HIGH SCHOOL

1 PHELPS LANE, NORTH BABYLON, NY

at which time the polls will be open from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM, prevailing time, to vote by voting machines upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

2. To elect TWO (2) members of the Board of Education for three (3) year terms commencing July 1, 2025 and expiring on June 30, 2028.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of Member of the Board of Education of the North Babylon School District shall be filed with the District Clerk of said School District at the District Clerk’s office, 5 Jardine Pace, North Babylon, NY 11703 not later than April 21, 2025, between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, prevailing time. All nominating petitions must be signed by 25 (representing the greater of 25 or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and must state the name and residence of the candidate. Two (2) vacancies on the Board of Education shall not be considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 or pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and has voted at any annual or special district meeting within the past four (4) calendar years, such voter is eligible to vote at this election; if a voter is registered and eligible to vote pursuant to Article 5 of the New York State Election Law, such voter is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register. Voters may register on any school day prior to May 13, 2025, at the 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon NY 11703, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, to add any additional names to the registers to be used at the aforesaid election, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such registers provided that at the meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such public hearing or election for which such registers are prepared, and that the registers so prepared pursuant to New York Education Law §2014 and the registration list prepared by the Board of Elections of Suffolk County will be filed in the Office of the District Clerk of the School District, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, prevailing time, on and after May 13, 2025, and Saturday by pre-arranged appointment, except Sunday;

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to New York Education Law §2014, the Board of Registration shall meet on May 20, 2025, at the North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703, between the hours of 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM, prevailing time, to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the annual meeting and election that is to be held in 2026, and any special meeting that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have her or his name placed on such Register, provided that at such meeting of the Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school meeting or election for which such Register is prepared.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that qualified voters with disabilities who seek information about access to polling places may, in advance of the day of the vote, contact the District Clerk at 631-620-7011 for information

about accessibility.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Education Law §2017, the Board of Education has created ONE (1) election district, said district being bounded and described as follows:

District No. 1: North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY located at the corner of Deer Park Ave and Phelps Lane, North Babylon.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that beginning seven (7) days immediately preceding the May 6, 2025, public budget hearing, any resident in the District may request to review a copy of the proposed budget by appearing at the Office of the District Clerk, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703. Additionally, a statement of the estimated expenses for the ensuing year may be obtained by any resident in the District during the fourteen (14) days immediately preceding said election on the school district website: www. northbabylonschools.net, at the North Babylon Public Library during its normal hours of operation, located at 815 Deer Park Ave. North Babylon, NY 11703, at the School District Administrative Office, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, and at each of the following school buildings in which school is maintained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., prevailing time, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: North Babylon High School, Robert Moses Middle School, Marion G. Vedder Elementary, Belmont Elementary, Parliament Place Elementary, William E. DeLuca Elementary, and Woods Road Elementary.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Real Property Tax Law Section 495, the School District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show: (a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll; (b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and (c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that applications for absentee and early mail ballots will be obtainable during school business hours at the office of the District Clerk beginning April 21, 2025. In accordance with Education Law §§ 2018a and 2018-e, completed absentee and early mail ballot applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than thirty (30) days prior to the election, and must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee or early mail ballot application. Absentee and early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. A list of persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued, and a list of all persons to whom early mail voter’s ballots shall have been issued, will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after May 15, 2025, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 17, 2025, by advanced appointment by contacting the District Clerk at 631-620-7011 and on May 20, 2025, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such lists, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such lists, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the North Babylon Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@ northbabylonschools.net or fax sent to 631-321-3295. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 14, 2025.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk and return such military ballot application to the District Clerk in person, or by email to districtclerk@

northbabylonschools.net or fax sent to 631-321-3295. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 14, 2025. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email. A military voter’s original military ballot application and military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703 along with the required signed affidavit by the voter.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 20, 2025 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025, and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in accordance with New York Education Law §2035, any referenda or propositions to change the number of Board of Education members, or a bond issue for capital improvements, or any other petition required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election must be filed with the District Clerk at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on March 20, 2025. Any other petition, except those petitions required by law to be stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting and Election, must be filed with the District Clerk at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 117013, no later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time on April 21, 2025. All such petitions must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least Fifty-one (51) qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the Board of Education will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, nor any proposition or amendment which is contrary to law.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN that those voters seeking information regarding this Budget Vote and Election in Spanish should contact the Office of the District Clerk at 631-620-7011.

Erin Aristy District Clerk of the Board of Education North Babylon Union Free School District 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703

Approved: March 13, 2025

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN PRESUPUESTARIA Y ELECCIÓN

DISTRITO ESCOLAR LIBRE DE LA UNIÓN DE BABILONIA DEL NORTE

BABILONIA DEL NORTE, NUEVA YORK, 11703

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública de los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de North Babylon Union, North Babylon, Suffolk County, Nueva York, en 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703, en dicho Distrito el 6 de mayo de 2025, a las 7:00 pm, hora prevaleciente, para la transacción de dichos negocios según lo autorizado por la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York, incluyendo los siguientes elementos.

1. Presentación del documento de presupuesto.

2. Discutir todos los puntos aquí expuestos, para ser votados por máquina de votación, en la elección que se llevará a cabo el 20 de mayo de 2025 como se establece a continuación.

3. Para tratar cualquier otro asunto que pueda presentarse adecuadamente antes de la reunión

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que dicha votación y elección se llevarán a cabo el 20 de mayo de 2025 a las 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, en el edificio escolar ubicado en el distrito que se enumera a continuación:

Distrito Nº 1: ESCUELA SECUNDARIA DEL NORTE DE BABILONIA 1 PHELPS LANE, NORTE DE BABILONIA, NY momento en el cual las urnas estarán abiertas de 7:00 a.m. a 9:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, para votar por las máquinas de votación sobre los siguientes puntos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 2025-2026 y autorizar que la porción requerida del mismo se aumente mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito.

2. Elegir a DOS (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación por períodos de tres (3) años a

partir del 1 de julio de 2025 y hasta el 30 de junio de 2028.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar de North Babylon se presentarán ante el Secretario del Distrito de dicho Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 5 Jardine Pace, North Babylon, NY 11703 a más tardar el 21 de abril de 2025, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m., tiempo prevaleciente. Todas las peticiones de nominación deben ser firmadas por 25 (que representen el 25 o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior), lo que sea mayor; deben indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y deben indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato. Dos (2) vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se considerarán cargos separados y específicos; Los candidatos se postulan en general.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que se requiere el registro personal de los votantes de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 o de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 y ha votado en cualquier reunión anual o especial del distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, dicho votante es elegible para votar en esta elección; si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral del Estado de Nueva York, dicho votante también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse. Los votantes pueden registrarse en cualquier día escolar antes del 13 de mayo de 2025, en 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon NY 11703, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, para agregar cualquier nombre adicional a los registros que se utilizarán en la elección antes mencionada, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dichos registros siempre que en la reunión de la Junta de Registro se sabe, o se demuestra a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro, que tiene derecho a votar en dicha audiencia pública o elección para la cual se preparan dichos registros, y que los registros así preparados de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014 y la lista de registro preparada por la Junta Electoral del Condado de Suffolk se presentarán en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, y estará abierto para

inspección por parte de cualquier votante calificado del Distrito los días de semana entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, a partir del 13 de mayo de 2025, y los sábados con cita previa, excepto los domingos;

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2014, la Junta de Registro se reunirá el 20 de mayo de 2025 en North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703, entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la reunión anual y la elección que se llevará a cabo en 2026, y cualquier reunión especial que pueda celebrarse después de la preparación de dicho Registro, en la que cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se coloque en dicho Registro, siempre que en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en la reunión escolar o elección para la cual se encuentra dicho Registro está preparado.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que los votantes calificados con discapacidades que buscan información sobre el acceso a los lugares de votación pueden, antes del día de la votación, comunicarse con el Secretario del Distrito al 631-620-7011 para obtener información sobre la accesibilidad.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2017, la Junta de Educación ha creado UN (1) distrito electoral, dicho distrito está delimitado y descrito de la siguiente manera: Distrito No. 1: North Babylon High School, 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY ubicada en la esquina de Deer Park Ave y Phelps Lane, North Babylon.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que a partir de los siete (7) días inmediatamente anteriores a la audiencia de presupuesto público del 6 de mayo de 2025, cualquier residente del Distrito puede solicitar revisar una copia del presupuesto propuesto presentándose en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703. Además, cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener una declaración de los gastos estimados para el año siguiente durante los catorce (14) días inmediatamente anteriores a dicha elección en el sitio web del distrito escolar: www.northbabylonschools. net, en la Biblioteca Pública de North Babylon durante su horario normal de operación, ubicada en 815 Deer Park Ave. North Babylon, NY 11703, en la Oficina Administrativa del Distrito Escolar, 5 Jardine

Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, y en cada uno de los siguientes edificios escolares en los que se mantienen clases entre las 9 a.m. y las 4 p.m., hora prevaleciente, excepto sábados, domingos y feriados: Escuela Secundaria North Babylon, Escuela Secundaria Robert Moses, Escuela Primaria Marion G. Vedder, Escuela Primaria Belmont, Escuela Primaria Parliament Place, Escuela Primaria William E. DeLuca y Escuela Primaria Woods Road.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que, de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley de Impuestos sobre Bienes Inmuebles, se requiere que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará qué parte del valor total de la tasación en la lista de liquidación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exenta de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada, identificada por la autoridad legal, y mostrará: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado como un monto en dólares del valor tasado o como un porcentaje del valor tasado total en el rollo; (b) el monto acumulado que se espera recibir de los beneficiarios de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y c) el efecto acumulativo de todas las exenciones concedidas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que las solicitudes de boletas de voto en ausencia y por correo anticipado se podrán obtener durante el horario escolar en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 21 de abril de 2025. De acuerdo con la Ley de Educación §§ 2018a y 2018-e, el Secretario del Distrito no puede recibir las solicitudes completadas de boletas de voto en ausencia y por correo anticipado antes de treinta (30) días antes de la elección, y el Secretario del Distrito debe recibirlas al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se va a enviar por correo al votante, o el día antes de la elección, si la boleta se va a entregar personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de boleta de voto en ausencia o por correo anticipado. Las boletas de voto en ausencia y por correo anticipado deben ser recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el martes 20 de mayo de 2025. Una lista de las personas a las que se les habrán emitido boletas de voto en ausencia,

y una lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrán emitido boletas de voto anticipado por correo, estará disponible para inspección para los votantes calificados del Distrito en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a partir del 15 de mayo de 2025, entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m. en días laborables anteriores al día establecido para la elección anual y en mayo 17 de mayo de 2025, con cita previa comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito al 631620-7011 y el 20 de mayo de 2025, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado puede, después de examinar dichas listas, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dichas listas, exponiendo las razones de dicha impugnación. Cualquier impugnación por escrito será transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o una persona designada por la Junta de Educación a los inspectores electorales el día de las elecciones.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, de que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de North Babylon Union solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro al Secretario del Distrito en persona, o por correo electrónico a districtclerk@ northbabylonschools.net o fax enviado al 631-321-3295. La solicitud de la solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la solicitud de registro por correo, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 14 de abril de 2025.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que los votantes militares que son votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Libre de North Babylon Union pueden solicitar una solicitud para una boleta militar del Secretario del Distrito y devolver dicha solicitud de boleta militar al Secretario del Distrito en persona, o por correo electrónico a districtclerk@ northbabylonschools.net o por fax enviado al 631-321-3295. Para que un votante militar reciba una boleta militar, se debe recibir una solicitud de boleta militar válida en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., el 14 de abril de 2025. Las solicitudes de boletas militares recibidas de acuerdo con lo anterior se procesarán de la misma manera que una solicitud de boleta no militar bajo la Sección 2018-a de la Ley de Educación. La solicitud de boleta militar puede incluir la preferencia del votante militar para recibir la boleta

militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico. La solicitud original de boleta militar y la boleta militar de un votante militar deben devolverse por correo o en persona a la oficina del Secretario del Distrito en 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703 junto con la declaración jurada firmada requerida por el votante.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que las boletas militares serán escrutadas si son recibidas por el Secretario del Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el 20 de mayo de 2025 que muestren una marca de cancelación del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o que muestren un endoso fechado de recibo por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibidas a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. del 20 de mayo, 2025, y firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se determina que no será posterior al día anterior a la elección.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que de conformidad con una regla adoptada por la Junta de Educación de acuerdo con la Ley de Educación de Nueva York §2035, cualquier referéndum o proposición para cambiar el número de miembros de la Junta de Educación, o una emisión de bonos para mejoras de capital, o cualquier otra petición requerida por la ley para ser declarada en el Aviso de Reunión Anual y Elección debe presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito en 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 11703, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente, el 20 de marzo de 2025. Cualquier otra petición, excepto aquellas peticiones que la ley requiere que se indiquen

en el Aviso de Reunión Anual y Elección, debe presentarse ante el Secretario del Distrito en 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, NY 117013, a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m., hora prevaleciente el 21 de abril de 2025. Todas estas peticiones deben ser mecanografiadas o impresas en el idioma inglés; debe dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmada por al menos cincuenta y un (51) votantes calificados del Distrito (que representen el 25 o el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior, lo que sea mayor); y debe indicar de manera legible el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta de Educación no admitirá ninguna petición para presentar a los votantes cualquier proposición cuyo propósito no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para determinar, ni ninguna proposición o enmienda que sea contraria a la ley.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que aquellos votantes que buscan información sobre este Presupuesto, Voto y Elección en español deben comunicarse con la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito al 631-620-7011.

Erin Aristy Secretario de Distrito de la Junta de Educación Distrito Escolar Libre de la Unión de Babilonia del Norte 5 Jardine Place, Babilonia del Norte, NY 11703

Approved: March 13, 2025

NBAB - 700 - 4/2, 4/16, 4/30 & 5/7/25

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Mixed Berry French Toast

Mother’s Day is celebrated each May and marks a perfect opportunity to show Mom how much she’s loved and appreciated. Mother’s Day has been celebrated for more than 100 years, and in that time mothers have grown accustomed to certain staples of the holiday. A bouquet of fresh flowers, Sunday brunch at a local restaurant and some gifts from a partner and the children have become standards each Mother’s Day. While Mother’s Day standards may never lose their appeal, families looking to make this year’s celebration a little more unique can consider these ideas.

• Whip up (or order in) some baked goods. If Mom is the family baker, surprise her this year with some homemade baked goods. An aroma of freshly baked goodies around the house can

There may be no better way to start Mother’s Day than serving Mom some breakfast in bed. A homemade meal before Mom even gets out of bed can set the right tone for a day that celebrates all mothers have done and continue to do for their children.There’s no shortage of breakfast in bed options to serve Mom this Mother’s Day. If Mom loves a traditional hearty morning meal, this recipe for “Mixed Berry French Toast” courtesy of Taste of Home (tasteofhome.com) is sure to please.

Makes 8 servings

6 large eggs

1 3⁄4 cups fat-free milk

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

salt 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cubed 1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened mixed berries 2 tablespoons cold butter 1⁄3 cup packed brown sugar

Whisk together the first 6 ingredients. Place bread cubes in a 13 x 9-inch or 3-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour egg mixture over top. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Remove berries from freezer and French toast from refrigerator and let stand while oven heats. Bake French toast, covered, 30 minutes.

In a small bowl, cut butter into brown sugar until crumbly. Top French toast with berries; sprinkle with brown sugar mixture. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. If desired, dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve with syrup.

Tips To Make Mother’s Day Extra Special

set a welcoming tone for the day, particularly if the treats are prepared in the morning before Mom wakes up. Partners and children whose baking skills leave a little to be desired can get some freshly baked treats from a local bakery and have them waiting for Mom when she wakes up.

• Take to the road. Another way to make Mother’s Day extra special is to make the celebration a weekend affair. A weekend getaway can be a welcome breath of fresh air for mothers and serve as a great opportunity for the family to unwind and celebrate Mom away from everything that reminds her of the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A getaway can be an especially ideal surprise for mothers whose children are full grown. Invite adult kids along and make their attendance a surprise for

Mom.

• Book a unique experience. Experiential gifts have been wildly popular in recent years, so why not incorporate this trend into Mother’s Day celebrations? Book a tour of a local vineyard or winery, take Mom to a live theater performance, or take her out for a day on the water, complete with brunch and a champagne toast. Such memorable experiences won’t soon be forgotten and can provide an exciting alternative to previous Mother’s Day celebrations.

• Ensure Mom doesn’t lift a finger. A truly special Mother’s Day will give Mom a day off. Partners and kids can team up to take care of everything from the moment Mom wakes up until she returns to bed at night. Serve breakfast in bed, order in some lunch and then take Mom out

for a nice meal at a local restaurant. In between meals, let Mom relax any way she sees fit, whether that’s curling up with a good book, dusting off her paint brush

and engaging in some artistic endeavors and/ or squeezing in a rare midday nap. Mom will undoubtedly appreciate a full day off, which might just make for the best gift of all.

Mother’s Day is the ideal time to offer Mom a unique experience that shows her how much she’s loved and appreciated.

MOTHER’S DAY DINNER

ANTIPASTO (Choose one)

•Hand Made Mozzarella Caprese

•Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (35-40 Pieces)

• Traditional Antipasto Platter

FIRST COURSE (Choose one)

•Penne alla Vodka

•Farfalle Primavera

•Baked Ziti

•Stuffed Shells

• Orecchiette Broccoli Rabe & Sausage

MAIN COURSE

(Choose one)

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•Chicken Marsala

•Chicken Francese

•Eggplant Parmigiana

•Pork Chop Caprese

•Steak Pizzaiola

Package also includes one dozen dinner rolls. Orders must be placed by

SALAD (Choose one)

• Spinach & Goat Cheese

•Giardinastro

•Garden

•Caesar

DESSERT (Choose one)

•Fresh Fruit Bowl

•10 Large Cannoli

Ensuring that your child is in the right car seat and properly installed is essential for their safety. Car seats are crucial in protecting children during car accidents, with properly secured kids being 82% less likely to suffer injuries. Selecting a car seat that matches your child’s age and size is vital, as this can be life-saving. Councilman Terence McSweeney said he “Strongly encourages everyone who transports children to take advantage of the free safety inspections available, which can significantly enhance a child’s chances of emerging from an accident with minimal harm.”McSweeney, a firefighter with over 25 years of experience, emphasized that he has witnessed children escape crashes unscathed due to the correct installation and sizing of their car seats. He urges everyone to utilize this important free service provided by qualified officers from the Suffolk County Police Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. Additionally, McSweeney expressed gratitude to the Babylon Fire Department for hosting this important event, as well as to the Copiague Fire Department for their support on April 25th.

BHS Senior Earns Prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship

Babylon Junior-Senior High School senior Kian Donnelly has been named a QuestBridge Scholarship recipient, earning a full, fouryear scholarship to the University of Notre Dame valued at over $240,000. The scholarship will cover all

expenses, including

and supplies.

The QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship recognizes high-achieving students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability, leadership, and determination. Recipients must rank in the top 5% of their class and achieve an SAT score above 1310. Kian, who plans to major in science, was one of only 2,627 scholarship

recipients among over 25,500 applicants nationwide.

“Kian is an exceptional and hard-working student,” said Principal Al Cirone. “I am so proud of him and this great accomplishment. He represents the very best in Babylon Panther pride.”

Babylon High School Senior Kian Donnelly with Principal Al Cirone and Assistant Principal Al Cirone. Photo courtesy of the Babylon Union Free School District

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Robert Moses Middle School Celebrates Eid al-Fitr

ROBERT MOSES MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATES EID AL-FITR - Robert Moses Middle School in the North Babylon School District held an afterschool program to help students better understand celebrate the meaning of Eid al-Fitr. Observed this year at sundown on March 30, its name means “festival of breaking the fast.” It is a major Islamic holiday celebrated at the end of Ramadan, marking the end of the daily dawn-to-sunset fast. Students learned the importance of fasting and how sweet treats are often associated with the holiday. At the end of the program, they used stencils and henna to create designs on their hands, a tradition that is said to bring luck and happiness. Photos courtesy of North Babylon School District

BHS Students Become Teachers For A Day

Members of Babylon Junior-Senior High School’s Science National Honor Society (SNHS) recently visited Babylon Memorial Grade School to teach fifth-grade students a hands-on lesson titled “Air Really Matters.” Part of the Next Generation Science curriculum, the handson lesson allowed young learners to explore the characteristics of matter while the visit provided high school students with the opportunity to step into the role of educators, showcasing their creativity and leadership skills.

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collaboration originated during a K-12 science curriculum committee meeting, where SNHS advisor Ashley Jones saw an opportunity to combine leadership development for high school students with an enriching science experience for younger learners. The high school students planned and implemented the lesson, ensuring all fifth graders were both challenged and supported, regardless of their ability levels.

The impact of the lesson was evident as fifth graders enthusiastically participated in the activities

and later expressed their gratitude through thankyou cards.

“Ms. Jones played a pivotal role in organizing and preparing for the event, ensuring its success,” said Dr. Marissa Scholl, director of science and technology at the high school. “This collaboration not only deepened the fifth graders’ understanding of science but also empowered the high school students to develop leadership skills in a meaningful and impactful way.”

Photos courtesy of the Babylon Union Free School District

Members of Babylon Junior-Senior High School’s Science National Honor Society recently visited Babylon Memorial Grade School to teach fifth-grade students a science lesson.

for a day and

The visit gave the high schoolers the opportunity to become educators
showcase leadership skills.

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