School Budget Passes, Gordon to Announce Retirement

Port Washington voters approved a nearly $133.5 million budget on Tuesday for the 2012-13 school year. They also said yes to a $6.975 million capital improvement bond. 

Superintendent Dr. Geoffrey Gordon also said that he would announce on Wednesday his retirement from education, effective July 31. 

"This culminates a wonderful 10 years," Gordon said, giving a brief statement, to a room that next filled with applause. Check back with Patch for more on this story Wednesday. 

With a final tally of 2,547-895 in favor, residents within the Port Washington School District can expect to see a 2.07 percent increase in their collective tax levy in the following year. The budget falls within the tax levy capital limit of 2.13 percent. 

Voters also approved a  for capital improvements for roofs and building envelopes, with 2,397 to 761 in favor.  

The three uncontested candidates ,  and  were elected school board trustees. 

Greenstein was elected to serve for fourth term. Johnson and McDermott will be new to the board. 

Voting took place at , ,  and , from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday.