Area school budget results

Marcellus

Voters: • Approved a $33,401,273 budget for the 2016-17 school year that increases spending 3.56 percent ($1,147,684), and carries a 1.99 percent tax levy increase: 573 yes, 248 no. • Approved the purchase of four school buses at a cost not to exceed $444,932: 582 yes, 248 no. • Re-elected three members of the Board of Education: Janine Lundrigan (653 votes), Ryan Riefler (656 votes) and Thomas West (632 votes). They will serve three-year terms starting July 1. • Approved an annual budget increase of $9,864 for Marcellus Free Library: 589 yes, 240 no.

West Genesee

West Genesee residents approved the 2016-2017 budget and bus proposition on May 17, 2016. The $82,227,170 budget received 1,394 favorable votes and 257 votes in opposition.

A second proposition to purchase district vehicles was approved 1,304 to 345. Thank you to the community for your continued support!

Other propositions that would provide funding for three area libraries (Maxwell, Fairmount and Onondaga) were put to a vote. The proposition for Maxwell/Fairmount Libraries were approved with 1,248 votes in favor and 401 votes opposed, and Onondaga Free Library also approved with 1,139 votes in favor and 509 votes opposed.

Board of Education Candidates are Elected

Elected to the Board of Education for three-year terms beginning in July, are incumbents Roberta M. Herron with 1,165, and Karen M. Fruscello with 1,093.  New to the Board is Eric A. Bacon with 1,316 votes. Tonya D. Wilson received 793 votes.

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