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Editor’s Note: All Evening Sun Staff Writers contributed to this report.
AFTON
The Afton Central School District budget of $15.2 million was approved by residents of the district in a 186 to 58 vote on Tuesday. Also passed was a proposition for two new school buses at a taxpayer cost of approximately $205,000, with a vote of 182 to 62.
Voters also decided who will fill two vacant seats on the school board. Of the five candidates vying for those positions, residents favored Henry Bostelman to fulfill a five-year term, and MaryAnn Palmetier to fill a two-year unexpired term.
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BAINBRIDGE-GUILFORD
With its proposed 1 percent tax levy increase, the $17.98 million passed in a 242-61 vote.
Residents also approved a proposition to borrow an amount not to exceed $284,000 for the replacement of three school buses in a 229-73 vote. An additional proposition to establish a capital reserve fund was also approved, 247 to 52.
On the B-G school board, three candidates – Tina Ammon, Keith Hanvey and Rebecca Sullivan – will fill the three expired terms which were challenged by four candidates.
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EDMESTON
Edmeston Central School District voters approved the district's $10.2 million budget with 118 “yes” votes and 14 “no.”
A resolution was also passed to purchase two school buses with a 118 to14 vote. Another resolution to purchase a four-passenger car was passed, 107 to 25.
Two Board of Education members were re-elected: Susan Gillette (113 votes) and Laura Hawes (116 votes) with 10 write-ins and nine blank ballots.
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GILBERTSVILLE-MOUNT UPTON
Results of the G-MU election held Annual District Meeting showed taxpayers in favor of three propositions including nearly $9 million in spending for the district’s 2015-16 fiscal year, a 1.55 percent budget-to-budget increase over the current year.
The budget was adopted 112 -20, and the district is authorized to spend $8,995,610 in the 2015-2016 school year for the education program of the and to levy the necessary tax.
“Proposition Two” called for the establishment of Capital Reserve Fund and received 117 ayes of the 132 ballots cast. The fund will assist the district in planning for infrastructure upgrades while minimizing the burden on tax payers. The capital reserve fund can be compared to a savings account which can only be used for capital improvements conducted with voter authorization. The funding comes from budget savings and unappropriated fund balances from the general fund. Balances can only be transferred to the capital reserve fund with approval from the Board of Education. In order to accomplish the same, said Board is hereby authorized to establish the ultimate amount of such Reserve Fund not to exceed 500,000, plus accrued interest and other investment earnings thereon, with a probable term often years. The resolution by vote shall take effect immediately and will have no impact on the tax levy. 111 voters supported Board of Education incumbent Larry Smith with another term while newcomer Ethan Eberly secured 116 votes. Both men will sit for one three-year term on the Board of Education commencing July 1, 2015.
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GREENE
Voters in the Greene Central School District turned out in favor of the proposed 2015-2016 budget that will reflect in a nearly one percent decrease in the tax levy. While the district faces its sixth straight year of reductions in school aid, the passed budget of 24,787,407 will keep the levy under the two percent property tax cap for another year.
“By choosing to stay within the allowable levy, and because we have met Property Tax Cup requirements regarding the creation of an efficiency plan, taxpayers will once again see a tax rebate check this fall,” said the Board of Education in a pre-vote message to taxpayers.
Over the past live years, GCS has reduced spending by over 3.2 Million. According to the BOE, those reductions have taxed remaining staff and impacted the level of service the district provides to students, and next years budget is marked by the reinstatement of several previously reduced positions.
Budget 323 ayes were accounted in the 402 ballots cast.
Two vacancies on the Board of Education were filled by Scott Youngs and Brian Milk with 244 and 199 votes in their favor, respectively.
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MORRIS CENTRAL SCHOOL
MCS residents went to the polls in favor of the proposed $9.486 million spending budget for the districts 2015-2016 fiscal year.
The budget was passed 131–23, and will increase spending by less than one percent—decreasing the district tax levy slightly over one percent—thanks to savings in energy costs, the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) contributions and by sharing services with other school districts.
“The board understands that the community values the quality education that the students of Morris receive and want to see that it is maintained. The board also recognizes that many of our community members are struggling financially and that the taxpayers expect the board to remain fiscally conservative. With that in mind, our budgeting process focused on the needs of our students and the expectations of our community.”
Wendy Moore receive the support of 133 voters and will begin her three-year term with the Board of Education beginning July 1.
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NORWICH
The Norwich City School District’s proposed $40.4 million budget was approved by voters in a vote of 436 to 139.
The budget comes with a 0 percent tax levy increase and seeks to maintain staff and programming at all four schools within the district.
Voters also had say in who will fill three expired terms on the district’s board of education. While district officials were still tallying absentee ballots as of press time Wednesday, unofficial results were: Jennifer Collins (431 votes); Joseph Stagliano (362 votes); Robert Smith (347 votes); Perry Owen (341 votes); and Tom Morrone (285 votes).
Voters also approved the Guernsey Library budget, 425 to 122.
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OTSELIC VALLEY
Otselic Valley’s $10.2 million budget was passed in a 151-57 vote, warranting a 1.04 percent tax levy increase for residents in the coming year.
Voters also favored Ricky Collins, one of the three candidates vying for one open seat on the school board.
Otselic Valley did not have any propositions on the ballot this year.
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OXFORD ACADEMY AND CENTRAL
Oxford voters that went to the polls Wednesday evening voted up the proposed 2015-2016 budget, adopting $19 Million spending plan that resulted in a zero percent increase to the tax levy. The were 151 ayes of the 174 ballots cast for the adopted budget.
Two propositions were likewise adopted as voters approved the purchase of one 65-passenger school bus and two seven-passenger suburbans at a total cost of $206,000., 137-43.
The district library also benefited from an increased appropriation in the amount of $2,728 annually which will being the total library allocation up to $139,161 per year
Two incumbent seats on the districts school board were secured as Timothy O'Brien received 160 votes and Dawn Golden netted 132 votes.
“From an operations and infrastructure standpoint, we are utilizing a detailed succession schedule for replacement of equipment and buses. This planned replacement schedule ensures the stabilization of long-term cost to the District, and assists us in maintaining a safe and efficiently operating district,” said Superintendent Shawn Bissetta.
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SHERBURNE-EARLVILLE
The $33.2 million budget at the Sherburne-Earlville Central School passed in vote of 238 to 48 on Tuesday.
The budget comes at a 1.6 percent tax levy increase for district taxpayers.
Residents also weighed in on who should fill vacant seats of the school board. Incumbent Tom Caton was re-elected with 60 votes, and the board will be joined by newcomer Annett Bagnall-Graham who received 217 votes.
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UNADILLA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL
On May 19, Unadilla Valley Central School District voters approved the district's $18.6 million 2015-16 budget proposal 214 yes votes to 70 no votes, elected three Board of Education members, and approved the purchase of three school buses with 210 yes votes to 72 no votes. They also approved a $12.8 million capital project proposition.
The budget decreases spending by 11.55 percent over 2014-15, and increases the tax levy 0.81 percent.
“We want to thank all Unadilla Valley residents who voted today for coming out and continuing to support the district,” Superintendent Robert Mackey said. “This budget increases professional development opportunities for teachers and staff, which in turn, will improve programs.”
The adopted budget retains all staff and current programming and opportunities for students, uses $250,572 less in reserves than the current budget, and carries a tax levy increase that is less than the district’s maximum allowable tax levy increase – or tax levy limit – of 4.93 percent.
Also on the ballot:
During the vote on Tuesday, May 19, residents also elected three Board of Education members, approved a school bus proposition and approved a $12.8 million capital project .
Board of Education: There were three candidates for three seats on the Board of Education. They included:
• Carrie Meade, 239 votes
• Mark S. Davis, 234 votes
• Tammie Emrich, 231 votes
School bus proposition: Residents approved the school bus proposition.
A $12.8 million capital project proposition: Residents approved the proposition by a vote of 181 to 102. The project – which includes maintenance, renovations and upgrades to the current school building – will be funded through a combination of building aid from New York State, EXCEL aid, and the district’s capital reserve fund. There will be no impact to school taxes.
AFTON
The Afton Central School District budget of $15.2 million was approved by residents of the district in a 186 to 58 vote on Tuesday. Also passed was a proposition for two new school buses at a taxpayer cost of approximately $205,000, with a vote of 182 to 62.
Voters also decided who will fill two vacant seats on the school board. Of the five candidates vying for those positions, residents favored Henry Bostelman to fulfill a five-year term, and MaryAnn Palmetier to fill a two-year unexpired term.
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BAINBRIDGE-GUILFORD
With its proposed 1 percent tax levy increase, the $17.98 million passed in a 242-61 vote.
Residents also approved a proposition to borrow an amount not to exceed $284,000 for the replacement of three school buses in a 229-73 vote. An additional proposition to establish a capital reserve fund was also approved, 247 to 52.
On the B-G school board, three candidates – Tina Ammon, Keith Hanvey and Rebecca Sullivan – will fill the three expired terms which were challenged by four candidates.
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EDMESTON
Edmeston Central School District voters approved the district's $10.2 million budget with 118 “yes” votes and 14 “no.”
A resolution was also passed to purchase two school buses with a 118 to14 vote. Another resolution to purchase a four-passenger car was passed, 107 to 25.
Two Board of Education members were re-elected: Susan Gillette (113 votes) and Laura Hawes (116 votes) with 10 write-ins and nine blank ballots.
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GILBERTSVILLE-MOUNT UPTON
Results of the G-MU election held Annual District Meeting showed taxpayers in favor of three propositions including nearly $9 million in spending for the district’s 2015-16 fiscal year, a 1.55 percent budget-to-budget increase over the current year.
The budget was adopted 112 -20, and the district is authorized to spend $8,995,610 in the 2015-2016 school year for the education program of the and to levy the necessary tax.
“Proposition Two” called for the establishment of Capital Reserve Fund and received 117 ayes of the 132 ballots cast. The fund will assist the district in planning for infrastructure upgrades while minimizing the burden on tax payers. The capital reserve fund can be compared to a savings account which can only be used for capital improvements conducted with voter authorization. The funding comes from budget savings and unappropriated fund balances from the general fund. Balances can only be transferred to the capital reserve fund with approval from the Board of Education. In order to accomplish the same, said Board is hereby authorized to establish the ultimate amount of such Reserve Fund not to exceed 500,000, plus accrued interest and other investment earnings thereon, with a probable term often years. The resolution by vote shall take effect immediately and will have no impact on the tax levy. 111 voters supported Board of Education incumbent Larry Smith with another term while newcomer Ethan Eberly secured 116 votes. Both men will sit for one three-year term on the Board of Education commencing July 1, 2015.
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GREENE
Voters in the Greene Central School District turned out in favor of the proposed 2015-2016 budget that will reflect in a nearly one percent decrease in the tax levy. While the district faces its sixth straight year of reductions in school aid, the passed budget of 24,787,407 will keep the levy under the two percent property tax cap for another year.
“By choosing to stay within the allowable levy, and because we have met Property Tax Cup requirements regarding the creation of an efficiency plan, taxpayers will once again see a tax rebate check this fall,” said the Board of Education in a pre-vote message to taxpayers.
Over the past live years, GCS has reduced spending by over 3.2 Million. According to the BOE, those reductions have taxed remaining staff and impacted the level of service the district provides to students, and next years budget is marked by the reinstatement of several previously reduced positions.
Budget 323 ayes were accounted in the 402 ballots cast.
Two vacancies on the Board of Education were filled by Scott Youngs and Brian Milk with 244 and 199 votes in their favor, respectively.
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MORRIS CENTRAL SCHOOL
MCS residents went to the polls in favor of the proposed $9.486 million spending budget for the districts 2015-2016 fiscal year.
The budget was passed 131–23, and will increase spending by less than one percent—decreasing the district tax levy slightly over one percent—thanks to savings in energy costs, the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS) contributions and by sharing services with other school districts.
“The board understands that the community values the quality education that the students of Morris receive and want to see that it is maintained. The board also recognizes that many of our community members are struggling financially and that the taxpayers expect the board to remain fiscally conservative. With that in mind, our budgeting process focused on the needs of our students and the expectations of our community.”
Wendy Moore receive the support of 133 voters and will begin her three-year term with the Board of Education beginning July 1.
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NORWICH
The Norwich City School District’s proposed $40.4 million budget was approved by voters in a vote of 436 to 139.
The budget comes with a 0 percent tax levy increase and seeks to maintain staff and programming at all four schools within the district.
Voters also had say in who will fill three expired terms on the district’s board of education. While district officials were still tallying absentee ballots as of press time Wednesday, unofficial results were: Jennifer Collins (431 votes); Joseph Stagliano (362 votes); Robert Smith (347 votes); Perry Owen (341 votes); and Tom Morrone (285 votes).
Voters also approved the Guernsey Library budget, 425 to 122.
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OTSELIC VALLEY
Otselic Valley’s $10.2 million budget was passed in a 151-57 vote, warranting a 1.04 percent tax levy increase for residents in the coming year.
Voters also favored Ricky Collins, one of the three candidates vying for one open seat on the school board.
Otselic Valley did not have any propositions on the ballot this year.
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OXFORD ACADEMY AND CENTRAL
Oxford voters that went to the polls Wednesday evening voted up the proposed 2015-2016 budget, adopting $19 Million spending plan that resulted in a zero percent increase to the tax levy. The were 151 ayes of the 174 ballots cast for the adopted budget.
Two propositions were likewise adopted as voters approved the purchase of one 65-passenger school bus and two seven-passenger suburbans at a total cost of $206,000., 137-43.
The district library also benefited from an increased appropriation in the amount of $2,728 annually which will being the total library allocation up to $139,161 per year
Two incumbent seats on the districts school board were secured as Timothy O'Brien received 160 votes and Dawn Golden netted 132 votes.
“From an operations and infrastructure standpoint, we are utilizing a detailed succession schedule for replacement of equipment and buses. This planned replacement schedule ensures the stabilization of long-term cost to the District, and assists us in maintaining a safe and efficiently operating district,” said Superintendent Shawn Bissetta.
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SHERBURNE-EARLVILLE
The $33.2 million budget at the Sherburne-Earlville Central School passed in vote of 238 to 48 on Tuesday.
The budget comes at a 1.6 percent tax levy increase for district taxpayers.
Residents also weighed in on who should fill vacant seats of the school board. Incumbent Tom Caton was re-elected with 60 votes, and the board will be joined by newcomer Annett Bagnall-Graham who received 217 votes.
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UNADILLA VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL
On May 19, Unadilla Valley Central School District voters approved the district's $18.6 million 2015-16 budget proposal 214 yes votes to 70 no votes, elected three Board of Education members, and approved the purchase of three school buses with 210 yes votes to 72 no votes. They also approved a $12.8 million capital project proposition.
The budget decreases spending by 11.55 percent over 2014-15, and increases the tax levy 0.81 percent.
“We want to thank all Unadilla Valley residents who voted today for coming out and continuing to support the district,” Superintendent Robert Mackey said. “This budget increases professional development opportunities for teachers and staff, which in turn, will improve programs.”
The adopted budget retains all staff and current programming and opportunities for students, uses $250,572 less in reserves than the current budget, and carries a tax levy increase that is less than the district’s maximum allowable tax levy increase – or tax levy limit – of 4.93 percent.
Also on the ballot:
During the vote on Tuesday, May 19, residents also elected three Board of Education members, approved a school bus proposition and approved a $12.8 million capital project .
Board of Education: There were three candidates for three seats on the Board of Education. They included:
• Carrie Meade, 239 votes
• Mark S. Davis, 234 votes
• Tammie Emrich, 231 votes
School bus proposition: Residents approved the school bus proposition.
A $12.8 million capital project proposition: Residents approved the proposition by a vote of 181 to 102. The project – which includes maintenance, renovations and upgrades to the current school building – will be funded through a combination of building aid from New York State, EXCEL aid, and the district’s capital reserve fund. There will be no impact to school taxes.
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