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Southampton School District Voters Guide

The school board and budget vote takes place Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the intermediate school.

Six candidates are running for two school board seats in the , and the district is asking voters to approve a $58.5 million budget, which will result in a 4.3 percent rise in the tax levy.

The ballot will also include propositions for building repairs and improvements, upgrades at the and purchasing new school buses. Additional propositions will ask for funding for the , and .

Voting will be held Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. in the music room. Parking is in the staff lot.

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Before you vote, educate yourself on the budget and the school board candidates:

Budget Information:

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Community Voices:


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Board of Education Candidate Profiles:

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