May 20, 2025

Dear Babylon Community,

 On behalf of our Board of Education, district administration, building administrators and district faculty and staff, I would like to extend my gratitude and appreciation to the Babylon community for approving our 2025-2026 budget. Your support ensures our scholars receive the resources necessary to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

As I have stated many times throughout my time in the Babylon School District – "It takes a village to raise a child.” Your vote exemplifies this spirit of collective commitment to our students’ future. For those curious, the final tally for the budget vote was:

 Yes: 630

No: 232

 For our Board of Education candidates, the final tally was:

Ari McKenzie: 575 

Donna Noesi: 518

Deborah Payton-Jones: 329

Congratulations to Ms. Noesi and Mr. McKenzie on their reelection and thank you again for everyone who took the time out to vote.

 With Babylon Panther Pride,

Carisa A. Manza

Superintendent of Schools