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Ballston Spa Central School District: PASSED - Yes: 1,737 No: 759
Proposition #1: PASSED - Yes: 1,686 No: 756
Proposition #2: PASSED - Yes: 1,839 No: 749
Proposition #3: PASSED - Yes: 1,882 No: 568
BOE ELECTION: Kevin Schaefer (1,532 votes), Christine Richardson (1,666 votes), Nancy Fodera (1,414 votes), Donna Miter (1,384 votes)
- Proposed staffing cuts: NONE
- Proposed 2012-2013 budget: $76,394,402
- Percentage increase/decrease in budget: +4.8%
- Tax levy increase/decrease: -0.4% (Does NOT need supermajority [60%] approval to pass)
- Proposed program cuts: NONE
- Proposition #2- School District Buses and Vehicles. The district will spend up to $834,000 to purchase and replace school buses and vehicles.
- Proposition #3- Ballston Spa Public Library. The district will be authorized to collect and contribute $50,000 towards the expense of operating the public library.
- Proposition #4- Ballston Area Recreation Commission. A contribution of $28,000 will be collected and provided to the area recreation commission to support the operations, including Saturday school and summer programs.
- BOE ELECTIONS- Three seats are available on the Board, each for a three-year term, commencing in July 2012. Interested voters will select three of the following candidates at the polls: (in order of ballot position) Kevin Schaefer, Christine Richardson, Nancy Fodera, Donna Miter
For more information: http://www.bscsd.org/
Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District: PASSED - Yes: 1,566 No: 654
Proposition #2: PASSED - Yes: 1,528 No: 670
BOE ELECTION: Elizabeth Herenham (1,756 votes) and James Maughan (1,707 votes)
- Proposed staffing cuts: 1.8 positions (but adding 1.2, so net reduction of 0.6 reductions)
- Proposed 2012-2013 budget: $56,912,454
- Percentage increase/decrease in budget: +3.9%
- Tax levy increase/decrease: +2.35% (Does NOT need supermajority [60%] approval to pass)
- Proposed program cuts: Cuts seem minimal, if any.
- Proposition #2- Bus purchase. If approved by the voters, the proposition would authorize the district to replace four school buses for no more than $400,000 during 2012-13.
- BOE ELECTION- The May 15 ballot will also include candidates for two seats on the Board of Education. So far only the incumbents, Elizabeth Herkenham and James Maughan, have picked up petitions and indicated that they intend to be candidates.
For more information: http://www.bhbl.org/
Corinth Central School District - PASSED
Yes: 394 No: 215
Busses Proposition: Passed (Yes: 366 No: 229)
Library Proposition: Passed (Yes: 419 No: 184)
BOE Elections: J Coltrain (324 votes), J Murray (100 votes), D Lescault (188 votes)
- Proposed staffing cuts:
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For more information: http://www.corinthcsd.com/
Edinburg Common School District: PASSED - Yes: 111 No: 31
Proposition #2: PASSED - Yes: 111 No: 28
BOE ELECTION: Cynthia Frasier (128 votes, reelected)
- Proposed staffing cuts: NONE
- Proposed 2012-2013 budget: $3,034,010
- Percentage increase/decrease in budget: +0.5%
- Tax levy increase/decrease: +2.71% (Does NOT need supermajority [60%] approval to pass)
- Proposed program cuts: NONE
- Proposition #2- Looking to purchase one 48-passenger bus.
For more information: http://www.edinburgcs.org/
Galway Central School District: PASSED - Yes: 563 No: 280
Proposition #2: PASSED - Yes: 493 No: 320
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For more information: http://www.galwaycsd.org/
Mechanicville City School District: PASSED - Yes: 388 No: 125
Proposition #1: PASSED - Yes: 326 No: 157
BOE ELECTION: Joseph Waldron (361 votes), Joseph Micklas (288 votes)
- Proposed staffing cuts:
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For more information: http://www.mechanicville.org/
Saratoga Springs City School District: PASSED - Yes: 2,203 No: 601
Proposition #1: PASSED - Yes: 2,088 No: 682
Proposition #2: PASSED - Yes: 2,147 No: 613
BOE ELECTION: Joanne Kiernan (2,096 votes), Michael Ladd (1,976 votes), and Steve Grandin (1,885 votes)
- Proposed staffing cuts: No layoffs. 12 retiring teachers, 6 retiring support staff will not be replaced. 18 total retirements going into next year.
- Proposed 2012-2013 budget: $109,732,677
- Percentage increase/decrease in budget: +1.14% ($1,232,672)
- Tax levy increase/decrease: +2.56% (Does NOT need supermajority [60%] approval to pass)
- Proposed program cuts: Reduction of some BOCES services, reduction of school supply purchases
- Proposition #2- Bus Bond: Looking to pick-up seven 66-passenger buses, one 24-passenger bus with a wheelchair lift and one Chevy Suburban. To cost $865,805.
- Proposition #3- Creation of Capital Reserve Fund: Finance future construction, general improvements, reconstruction, renovations. Funded with existing funds (undesignated funds as available). Voter approval to establish and voter approval to spend. Up to $ 3 Million. Five year life. Effective upon voter approval
- BOE ELECTION- Three openings on the Board of Education. To be elected to a three-year term
For more information: http://www.saratogaschools.org/
Schuylerville Central School District: PASSED - Yes: 725 No: 292
Proposition #1: PASSED - Yes: 696 No: 281
Proposition #2: PASSED - Yes: 740 No: 248
BOE ELECTION: Veronica Wood (597 votes)
- Proposed staffing cuts:
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For more information: http://www.schuylervilleschools.org/
Shenendehowa School District: PASSED - Yes: 3,239 No: 1,432
Proposition #1: PASSED - Yes: 3,105 No: 1,419
BOE ELECTION: Janet Grey (3,336 votes) and Robert Press (1,980 votes)
- Proposed staffing cuts:
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For more information: http://www.shenet.org/
South Glens Falls Central School District: PASSED - Yes: 1,143 No: 424
Proposition #2: PASSED - Yes: 964 No: 600
BOE ELECTION: Tim Streeter (1,122 votes) , John Ferrell (1,098 votes)
- Proposed staffing cuts: 29.3 positions (16.7 teachers, 4 FT support, 7 PT support, 1.6 admin)
- Proposed 2012-2013 budget: $52,103,421
- Percentage increase/decrease in budget: -0.73% (-$385,249)
- Tax levy increase/decrease: +2.49% (Does NOT need supermajority [60%] approval to pass)
- Proposed program cuts: Reduction of BOCES programs, Freshman boys' basketball, elementary music performing groups, some extra-curricular programs and field trips, other non-instructional cuts (reduction of school supply purchases, et al).
- Proposition #2- Bus purchase. "RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the South Glens Falls Central School District, Saratoga County, New York is hereby authorized to pay the cost of the purchase of four (4) 65-passenger school buses and one (1) 21-passenger bus at a maximum estimated cost of $453,991 and that said amount or so much thereof, as may be necessary, shall be raised by levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District, and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said School District shall be issued."
- BOE ELECTION- Two Candidates are Running for Two Seats: John B. Farrell, Lloyd J. (Tim) Streeter
For more information: http://www.sgfallssd.org/
Stillwater Central School District: FAILED - Yes: 480 No: 373
Proposition #2: PASSED
BOE ELECTION: still counting
- Proposed staffing cuts: 3 FTE (1 middle school teacher, 1 special ed teacher, 1 elementary guidance counselor position
- Proposed 2012-2013 budget: $21,241,738
- Percentage increase/decrease in budget: -0.31% ($65,633)
- Tax levy increase/decrease: +3.08% (DOES need supermajority [60%] approval to pass)
- Proposed program cuts: Elementary summer school, "University in the High School" tuition costs shifted to students enrolled in program, 2 BOCES special ed programs shifted back to district.
- Proposition #2- Voters will decide on a $100,000 capital project proposition to upgrade technology in the high school's distance learning lab.
- BOE ELECTION- Voters will elect three members to the board of education
For more information: http://www.scsd.org/
Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District: PASSED - Yes: 241 No: 80
Proposition #1: PASSED - Yes: 234 No: 85
BOE ELECTION: Marcia Ricci (261 votes) and Carol Cooper (258 votes)
- Proposed staffing cuts: 4 teachers, 12 support positions (a mix of PT and FT)
- Proposed 2012-2013 budget: $18,184,716
- Percentage increase/decrease in budget: (-$900,000)
- Tax levy increase/decrease: +2.7% (Does NOT need supermajority [60%] approval to pass)
- Proposed program cuts: JV sports, BOCES programming reduced 20%
For more information: http://www.whufsd.org/
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