Oyster Bay-East Norwich

Our mission for the 2026-2027 Budget is to accelerate the momentum of our past successes, reinforcing our committment to an elite educational experience through disciplined leadership and a relentless focus on every student’s potenial.

We remain dedicated to truning fiscal responsiblities into unparalleled academic opportunity.

• Stay within the allowable tax levy cap
• We will continue to strategically direct resources into our premier academic, athletic, and arts programs to further accelerate student growth and build upon our record of success.
• By leveraging our capital reserves and budget allocations with precision, we will enhance our facilities to ensure every student learns in a safe, efficient, and forward-thinking environment.
• We remain committed to a culture of financial responsibility that balances the diverse needs of our students with the respectful use of taxpayer resources, all while promoting the long-term wellness of our organization.

• Budget Timeline

• 1st Budget Presentation (1/20/2026)

Candidates for the office of the Board of Education run at-large. There will be three offices available. One office for the balance of an unexpired term from May 19, 2026 through June 30, 2027, and two offices for a four-year term from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. The candidates receiving the highest vote totals will be elected to the four-year terms of office. The candidate receiving the next highest vote total will be elected to the balance of the unexpired term.

Nominating Petitions for candidates for a member of the Board of Education can be picked up starting on Wednesday February 4, 2026 in person on school days from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. at the Office of the District Clerk in the Administration Building located at 1 McCouns Lane, Oyster Bay, NY 11771.

Completed petitions must be filed in the District Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday April 20, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact the District Clerk at DistrictClerk@obenschools.org.

To vote on the proposed 2026-2027 school budget and Board of Education election, you must be:

• 18 years of age or older;
• A resident of the Oyster Bay – East Norwich Central School District for at least 30 days prior to the voting date;
• Registered to vote with either the school district or Nassau County Board of Elections.

Registration for new residents, residents who have moved within the district, and residents who have not voted in the last four years can register at the Office of the District Clerk or with Nassau County Board of Elections. Please note that registering with the Office of the District Clerk will allow you to vote in School District elections only. For more information contact the District Clerk, at 516-624-6507.

Click here to visit the Nassau County Voting Information and Services

Not sure if you are registered?

Voters who are unsure of their registration status may either call the Nassau County Board of Elections at 571-VOTE (8683) or search the State Board of Elections database.

The last day to register to vote is Thursday May 14, 2026.

Absentee Ballot and Early Mail Ballot Application:

Applications for absentee ballots and early mail ballots are obtainable during school business hours through the Office of the District Clerk or by clicking on the absentee or early mail application below.

Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than Monday April 20, 2026.

If the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the completed application must be received no later than Tuesday May 12, 2026.

If the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter, the completed application must be received no later than Monday, May 18, 2026 (the day before the election).

Early Mail Ballot Application in English

Early Mail Ballot Application in Spanish

Absentee Ballot Application in English

Absentee Ballot Application in Spanish

Military Voter Registration Application

Military Ballot Application

Receipt of Early Mail and Absentee Ballots:

No absentee voter’s ballot will be counted unless it is received in the Office of the District Clerk, by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the election, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Our mission is to advance Oyster Bay – East Norwich as a model of excellence and innovation, providing exceptional opportunities and outcomes for all students while partnering with our community and staff to ensure thoughtful management of resources and investments in the future.

• Stay within the allowable tax levy cap
• Strategically align resources to support academic, athletic, and arts programs that foster student growth and success
• Appropriately use capital reserves and budget allocations to invest in facilities to prioritize safe, efficient, and future-ready learning environments
• Promote fiscal responsibility that prioritizes both student needs and the efficient use of taxpayer resources and revenues, while fostering organizational wellness

• Budget Passed - Letter to the Community
• Adopted Budget Book
• Adopted Budget Quick Facts
• Budget Adoption Letter & Budget Highlights Flyer
• Budget Newsletter
• Budget Timeline

• 1st Budget Presentation 2025-26
• 2nd Budget Presentation 2025-26
• 3rd Budget Presentation 2025-26
• Preliminary Budget Detail (3/25/2025)
• 4th Budget Presentation 2025-26
• 5th Budget Presentation 2025-26

Nominating Petitions for candidates for a member of the Board of Education can be picked up in person on school days from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. at the Office of the District Clerk in the Administration Building, 1 McCouns Lane Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Completed petitions must be filed in the District Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2025.

• Early Mail Ballot Application in English
• Early Mail Ballot Application in Spanish
• Absentee Ballot Application in English
• Absentee Ballot Application in Spanish
• Military Voter Registration Application
• Military Ballot Application

Our mission is to support the students of Oyster Bay – East Norwich in proving high-quality academic, athletic and arts programs, investing in facilities improvements, while remaining fiscally responsible to our community members.

• Stay within the allowable tax levy cap
• Strategically align resources to provide the students with the best possible educational opportunities maintaining the integrity of our programs
• Continue to maintain and improve the buildings and grounds facilities for the students and community
• Remain fiscally responsible and strengthen our long-term financial condition

• Adopted Budget Book
• Adopted Budget Quick Facts
• Budget Adoption Letter & Budget Highlights Flyer
• Budget Newsletter
• Budget Timeline

Presentations

• Budget Presentation #1 - 1/23/2024
• Budget Presentation #2 - 2/27/2024
• Budget Presentation #3 - 3/12/2024
• Budget Presentation #4 - 3/26/2024
• Budget Presentation #5 - 4/16/2024

The nominating petitions can be picked up in person on school days from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. at the Office of the District Clerk in the Administration Building, 1 McCouns Lane Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Completed petitions must be filed in the District Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2024.

• Early Mail Ballot Application (English) (Spanish)
• Absentee Ballot Application (English) (Spanish)
• Military Voter Registration Application
• Military Ballot Application

Our mission is to continue to make Oyster Bay – East Norwich the best and most innovative school district in the nation. We have the community, the parents, the administration, the staff, and the students to make this vision a reality.

• Stay within the allowable tax levy cap
• Strategically align resources to provide the students with the best possible educational opportunities while supporting new initiatives
• Continue routine maintenance and improvements of existing building and grounds facilities in addition to supporting the 21st Century Capital Improvement Projects
• Remain fiscally responsible and strengthen our long-term financial condition

• Adopted Budget Book
• Adopted Budget Quick Facts
• Budget Adoption Letter & Budget Highlights Flyer
• Budget Newsletter
• Budget Timeline

Presentations

• Budget Presentation #1 - 1/24/2023
• Budget Presentation #2 - 2/28/2023
• Capital Reserve Presentation - 3/14/2023
• Budget Presentation #3 - 3/28/2023
• Budget Presentation #4 - 4/18/2023
• Budget Hearing Presentation #5 - 5/2/2023

The nominating petitions can be picked up in person on school days from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. at the Office of the District Clerk in the Administration Building, 1 McCouns Lane Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Completed petitions must be filed in the District Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2024.

• Absentee Ballot Application (English) (Spanish)
• Military Voter Registration Application
• Military Ballot Application

Create a budget that will Empower ALL Students to Achieve Excellence and promote district goals while maintaining current programs and planning for the best educational environment at OBEN

• Stay within the allowable tax levy cap
• Strategically reallocate resources in order to provide the students of Oyster Bay–East Norwich with the best possible educational opportunities while maintaining the academic integrity of our programs
• Remain fiscally responsible and strengthen our financial condition
   

• Absentee Ballot Application (English) (Spanish)
• Military Voter Registration Application
• Military Ballot Application

• Adopted Budget
• Adopted Budget Quick Facts
• Budget Adoption Letter & Budget Highlights Flyer
• Budget Newsletter
• Budget Timeline

Presentations

• Budget Hearing Presentation - 5/3/2022
• Budget Presentation #4 - 4/12/2022
• Budget Presentation #3 - 3/15/2022
• Budget Presentation #2 - 2/8/2022
• Budget Presentation #1 - 1/25/2022