The proposed 2010-11 Marcellus Central School District budget is $30,860,061 and would impose a 2.49 percent tax levy increase.
The budget would provide 70.2 percent toward programs, 20.41 percent toward capital expenses and 9.39 percent to administrative expenditures.
Also being proposed to voters is the purchase of four 66-passenger school buses at a total cost not to exceed $384,680.
Also on the ballot are three three-year board of education seats. Voters will choose three of the following four candidates:
John Fuller
4912 NE Townline Road, Marcellus
President, Contractor One Software, Inc.
Wife, Barbara; daugthers Amanda, Kimberly and Madeleine
President of Marcellus Girls Lacrosse Club; volunteer with Martisco Lions; volunteer with Upstate Chapter of US Lacrosse
“I am concerned about an already excessive tax burden. I pledge to make the budget process more transparent.”
Donald F.X. Keegan, incumbent
2560 Howe Rd.
Vice President Finance and CFO of WYNIT, Inc.
Wife, Carol; five children ages 12 to 21, all educated at MCS.
Served on MCS school board for past nine years
“The single biggest challenge faced by the district is the economic environment in both New York State and the nation. School districts need to become more efficient in terms of cost while becoming more effective with regard to the teaching learning process. Now more than ever we need to make sure that our children are graduating from school prepared for the extremely competitive college and work environment.”
Brian McNaney, incumbent
4 Reed St., Marcellus
Senior Account Consultant, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Wife, Teresa; four sons, Tim, Luke, Thomas and Mike
Board of Education member; served on facility committee for last nine years
I question how we can continue to offer this quality education at an acceptable tax rate for the community. I will continue to explore and listen to opportunities to save money while being creative in meeting student needs.
Kathleen Welch, incumbent
5384 Kasson Road, Camillus
Estate and Trust Paralegal at Mackenzie Hughes LLP
Husband, Dan; children: Erin, Megan, Joe and Caitlin
Marcellus School Board Member for nine years; volunteer for KCH PTA; DMS PTO, Baltimore Woods, Samaritan Center and Habitat for Humanity; former CCD instructor
“I think the biggest challenge I will face as a Board Member over the next three years will be to foster continued academic improvement for all the children of our District with fewer resources.”
Voting will take place from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday May 18 in the Marcellus Senior High School auditorium.
Background information was submitted by candidates; budget information courtesy MCS budget newsletter.