Residents in school districts across the Southern Tier approve budgets, board candidates

Residents in Southern Tier counties and across New York state overwhelming approved proposed school budgets, purchase of new school buses and other school district propositions Tuesday, May 17 and also voted on board of education candidates,

About 99% of proposed school budgets statewide were approved, according to the New York State School Boards Association, and the Southern Tier followed that trend.

School district budget proposals with levies at or below their limit required simple majority approval for passage while spending plans that include a tax increase above a district's cap require a super majority 60% voter approval.

Here's a roundup of voting results for school districts in Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Tioga counties:

Alfred-Almond School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $15,237,699. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 2% increase.

  • Tax levy change: None.

  • Other propositions:

  • Capital project: $5.2 million project to increase security and address facility needs.

  • Buses: Two, 66-passenger buses, not to exceed $266,000 expense. PASSED.

  • Library: Authorization to levy appropriations for Alfred Box of Books and Almond Library. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: John D’Angelo WINNER and Sandra Quick are the candidates for a five-year term.

  • More information: aacsapps.com.

Andover School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $9,924,000. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 2.7% increase.

  • Tax levy change: 2.9% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 3.8%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: One 65-passenger school bus, using funds from two reserve funds. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Two seats, each a three-year term, are up. The candidates are Mark Sisson WINNER and Sabrina Gaylord WINNER.

  • More information: andovercsd.org.

Belfast School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $10,739,734 PASSED.

  • Spending change: 6.3% increase

  • Tax levy change: 1.5% increase

  • Tax levy limit: 2.8%

  • Other propositions: Propositions for creating a capital improvements reserve fund and a vehicle purchase reserve fund. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Incumbents Chris Enders WINNER and Becky Backer WINNER are the candidates. Two seats, both five-year terms, are up.

  • More information: belfastcsd.org.

Bolivar-Richburg School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $21,178,283. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 3.4% increase.

  • Tax levy change: No change.

  • Tax levy limit: 3.9%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: Purchase of three buses at a maximum cost of $382,935.84. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Lyle Champlin, Jessie Davison, Kami Doane WINNER and Amanda McDonnell WINNER were elected.

  • More information: brcs.wnyric.org.

Canaseraga School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $7,828,150. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 3.6% increase.

  • Tax levy change: 2% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 3.2%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Library: $37,750 levy for Essential Club Library. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Stephen L. Kenyon, Sr. WINNER is the only candidate for a five-year board term.

  • More information: ccsdny.org.

Cuba-Rushford School District 2022-23 budget

2022-23 adopted budget: $24,839,202 PASSED.

  • Spending change: 3.5% increase.

  • Tax levy change: 2.9% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 3.9%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Board candidates: One board seat is open. The three candidates are Joshua Drum, Gary Wight and Jeanine Rose WINNER. It is a five-year term.

  • More information: crcs.wnyric.org.

Friendship School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $10,595,147. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 0.4% increase.

  • Tax levy change: 1% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 2.8%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Library proposition: PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Incumbent William Scott Ritchie WINNER is running for reelection to a five-year term. No other candidates filed nominating petitions.

  • More information: friendship.wnyric.org.

Fillmore School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $18,257,236. PASSED

  • Spending change: 6.6% increase.

  • Tax levy change: 1% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 4.5%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: Two 65-passenger buses. Maximum cost of $242,550. PASSED

  • Board candidates: Sara Hatch and Darice Mullen WINNER are the candidates for a five-year term.

  • More information: fillmorecsd.org.

Genesee Valley School 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $18,483,359. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 5.4% increase.

  • Tax levy change: 0.9% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 3.73%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: A 64-passenger bus for an amount not to exceed $131,000. Funded through the Transportation Reserve. PASSED.

  • Libraries: $107,000 in support of the Belmont and Angelica libraries. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Heath Gordan WINNER and Max Gilluly WINNER are the candidates for two school positions.

  • More information: genvalley.org.

Scio School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $11,214,107. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 4.1% increase.

  • Tax levy change: 1.9% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 4.72%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Capital Reserve Fund: The fund shall not exceed $1 million, plus any accrued earnings on amounts deposited into the fund. PASSED.

  • Buses: One 64-passenger diesel school bus for no more than $133,251. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Election to one, five-year board term. Loren Knapp is the WINNER.

  • More information: sciotigers.org.

Wellsville School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $33,474,916. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 6% increase.

  • Tax levy change: No change.

  • Tax levy limit: 2.5%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: Two 70-passenger buses for a maximum cost of $300,000. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Incumbents Steven Pettenati WINNER and Rex Olson WINNER are the candidates running for new three-year terms.

  • More information: wellsvilleschools.org.

Whitesville School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $6,475,700. PASSED.

  • Spending change: No increase.

  • Tax levy change: 5% decrease.

  • Tax levy limit: 3.6% increase.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: There are two propositions, each for a 64-passenger bus. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Write-in candidate Erica Mattison received 27 votes.

  • Library Board: Five library board positions are on the ballot.

  • More information: whitesvillesd.org.

Addison School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $34,700,337. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 3.1% increase.

  • Tax levy change: No change.

  • Tax levy limit: 2.8%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Board candidates: Candidates for two, five-year terms are Jeredd Dennis WINNER, Joseph E. Saltsman, Casity Sly, Deborah Finamore-Flint WINNER and Christopher Fenton.

  • More information: addisoncsd.org.

Arkport School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $13,523,602. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 12.9% increase.

  • Tax levy change: 1.92% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 1.98% increase.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: District residents will vote to authorize the purchase of one passenger vehicle at a maximum cost of $60,000. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Jennifer Swarts WINNER and Timothy Bailey are candidates for one school board seat. The term is for five years.

  • More information: arkportcsd.org.

Avoca School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $14,124,734. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 0.9%.

  • Tax levy change: No change.

  • Tax levy limit: 3.4%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: Spend up to $365,000 from an existing transportation reserve for three buses and one passenger vehicle. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Voters will elect one member to a five-year term. The candidates are Donald Rodbourn WINNER and Colleen Gelder.

  • More information: avocacsd.org.

Bath School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $39,994,763. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 3.8% increase.

  • Tax levy change: 2.7% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 2.7%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Board candidates: Incumbent Jennifer Yartym, WINNER, and Olivia Krezenski, WINNER, are running for the two available seats. The five-year terms begin July 1.

  • More information: bathcsd.org.

Bradford School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $9,512,227. PASSED.

  • Spending change: Decrease of 3.1%.

  • Tax levy change: 2.5% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 3.2%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: Two full-size buses not to exceed $227,000. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: One board seat is available. Ardalia Wilhelm was the winner of a five-year term.

  • More information: bradfordcsd.org.

Campbell-Savona School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $23,295,717 PASSED.

  • Spending change: 3.2% increase.

  • Tax levy change: No change.

  • Tax levy limit: 1.8%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Library: Shall the amount collected on behalf of the Dr. Sandor and Berthe Benedek Memorial Library be increased by $2,900 to an annual amount of $61,000. PASSED

  • Board candidates: Greg Cacace WINNER, Stacie VanSkiver WINNER and Dale Seeley are running for two five-year terms.

  • More information: cscsd.org.

Canisteo-Greenwood School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $27,064,180. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 3.2% increase.

  • Tax levy change: No change.

  • Tax levy limit: 4.1%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: Three buses, one van and two SUVs. Approval to purchase from the district’s Capital Bus Reserve, not to exceed $450,000. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Bruce MacKellar WINNER, Heather Cox WINNER, David Prete, Joe Pacanowski WINNER and Shanna Gardner are the candidates for three seats. Term lengths are three years.

  • More information: cgcsd.org.

Corning-Painted Post Area School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $122,844,885. PASSED

  • Spending change: 4% increase.

  • Tax levy change: 2.6% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 2.6%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: A $694,000 bond resolution for school vehicles. PASSED

  • Board candidates: Four seats are up for election. There are three, three-year terms available and a single one-year term. The candidates are Bob Price, Molly Lutton, Maria Anderson, Ashley Johnson-Long WINNER, Marjorie Lawlor WINNER, Lynn Leonard, Mary Franklin WINNER, Jessica Teribury, Hal Cutler, A. Boh Ruffin and Michael Hurd.

  • More information: corningareaschools.com.

Hammondsport School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $15,470,634. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 2.7% increase.

  • Tax levy change: 1.6% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 2.4%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: Two 70-passenger buses. Total cost no more than $237,115.92. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: William Goodrich is the WINNER of a five-year term.

  • More information: hammondsportcsd.org.

Hornell City School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $40,039,187. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 0.4% increase.

  • Tax levy change: 1.34% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 1.36%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: A measure to lease three 66-passenger school buses for no more than $360,000. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Incumbent Kerry Davis WINNER, the board of education president, and Scott C. Carroll, are vying for a five-year term.

  • More information: hornellcityschools.com.

Jasper-Troupsburg School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $13,092,331. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 2.1% increase.

  • Tax levy change: No change.

  • Tax levy limit: 2%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: Proposition to lease and purchase three new buses. Maximum cost is $325,000. PASSED.

  • Capital Reserve: Creation of ten-year reserve with a maximum balance of $7 million. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Jodi M. VanGorden WINNER and Chad C. Groff WINNER are the candidates for two school board seats. The terms are five years. Adam Button WINNER of a three-year term.

  • More information: jtcsd.org.

Prattsburgh School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $10,491,163. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 2.9% increase.

  • Tax levy change: No change.

  • Tax levy limit: 0.5%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Library: Prattsburgh Central School District shall be authorized to levy taxes annually of $87,958 for the Prattsburgh Free Library. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Terry Moore is the WINNER of a five-year board term.

  • More information: prattsburghcsd.org.

Newark Valley School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $27,341,784. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 2.3% increase.

  • Tax levy change: No change.

  • Tax levy limit: 2.7%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Capital Reserve Fund: An amendment to the reserve fund established in 1993. PASSED.

  • Buses: Three buses and a student transportation vehicle at a maximum cost of $455,000. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Incumbent Sarah Hines, WINNER, is the only candidate for a three-year board term. Incumbent Anthony Tavelli, WINNER, is running for a new three-year term.

  • More information: nvcs.stier.org.

Owego-Apalachin 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $52,861,174. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 6.07% increase.

  • Tax levy change: No change.

  • Tax levy limit: 2.5%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: Five buses for no more than $780,000. PASSED.

  • Capital project: A $12.9 million project for improvements and reconstruction. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Gene Cvik, WINNER; Terry Ward and Linda Gretz, WINNER, are the candidates for two seats. Each seat carries a three-year term.

  • More information: oacsd.org.

Spencer-Van Etten School 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $24,988,515. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 2.7% increase.

  • Tax levy change: 2.6% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 2.6%.

  • Other propositions:

  • Board candidates: Susan Rider-Ulacco, Sean Vallely, WINNER, and Karen Johnson, WINNER, are the candidates for two board seats, each with three-year terms.

  • More information: svecsd.org.

Tioga School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $20,558,091. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 6.29% increase.

  • Tax levy change: 0.3% increase.

  • Tax levy limit: 0.3.

  • Other propositions:

  • Buses: Two full size buses, for a maximum of $294,000 or $147,000 each. PASSED. Create reserve fund. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Two seats, both five-year terms, are up for election. Incumbents Aaron Lounsbury, WINNER, and Cathi Root, WINNER, are running unopposed.

  • More information: tiogacentral.org.

Elmira City School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $138,440,248. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 2.9% increase.

  • Tax levy change: No change.

  • Tax levy limit: .03%.

  • Other propositions: Capital reserve, not to exceed $20 million. PASSED.

  • School sale: Sale of Arthur W. Booth School to Andrew Mitchell and Andrew Hughes for no less than $299,000. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Ruth Bruning, WINNER; Julie Wray, WINNER; and Joshua Palmer, WINNER. All are three year terms.

  • More information: elmiracityschools.com.

Elmira Heights Central School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $24,591,601. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 3.45%.

  • Tax levy change: 2.0%.

  • Tax levy limit: 2.05%.

  • Buses: Propose to purchase two 65-passenger school buses for a total cost of $270,000. PASSED.

  • Other propositions:

  • Board candidates: Two seats open for 5-year terms; Incumbent Christopher Callas running for reelection. WINNER. Other seat is vacant. Write-in candidate to be announced pending acceptance.

  • More information: heightsschools.com/Budget.cfm.

Horseheads Central School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $88,470,543. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 3.30%.

  • Tax levy change: 2.97%.

  • Tax levy limit: 2.97%.

  • Buses: Purchase seven full-size buses and one four-wheel drive transportation vehicle at a total cost of $1,400,000. PASSED.

  • Other propositions: Establish a capital reserve fund. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Four candidates for three seats; Daniel Christmas, WINNER; Azfar (Azi) Farooquee, Liz O’Dell Wehling, WINNER; MaryAnne (Holleran) Corbett, WINNER.

  • More information: horseheadsdistrict.com/Budget2022-23.cfm.

Watkins Glen Central School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $28,574,037. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 5.36%.

  • Tax levy change: 2.08%.

  • Tax levy limit: 2.99%.

  • Buses: Proposal to lease two 66-passenger buses and two 30-passenger buses for a maximum of $87,000 a year for five years. PASSED.

  • Other propositions:

  • Board candidates: Three seats open, two for 3-year terms and one for 1-year term; Candidates Theresa Butler, WINNER, 1-YEAR TERM; Brittany Oliver, Craig Bianco, WINNER, 3-YEAR TERM; and and Keith Caslin, WINNER, 3-YEAR TERM.

  • More information: wgcsd.org/article/723312.

Odessa-Montour Central School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $18,452,087. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 3.2%.

  • Tax levy change: 2.99%.

  • Tax levy limit: 4.27%.

  • Buses: Purchase three full-sized buses at a cost not to exceed $420,000, using funds from the district's Transportation Capital Reserve Fund. PASSED.

  • Other propositions: Dissolution of Technology Capital Reserve. PASSED. Increase separate tax levy to support Dutton S. Peterson and Montour Falls memorial libraries. PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Incumbents William P. Shrout, WINNER; and Karen S. Rock, WINNER.

  • More information: omschools.org.

Waverly Central School District 2022-23 budget

  • 2022-23 adopted budget: $34,964,417. PASSED.

  • Spending change: 4%.

  • Tax levy change: No change.

  • Tax levy limit: 1.72%.

  • Other propositions: Leasing school buses, PASSED. Capital projects, PASSED.

  • Board candidates: Two open seats for five-year terms; candidates Colleen Talada, WINNER, and Jennifer Vaughn, WINNER.

  • More information: waverlyschools.com.

Other Results

Wayland-Cohocton Central School District voters approved a $35.1 million spending plan and a library proposition. Rich Rizzieri, Daniel Lander and William Jablonka won school board seats.

In Livingston County, voters in the Dansville Central School District approved the district's budget and elected Pamela M. Mark and Jeffrey D. Englert to the Dansville Board of Education.

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This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: Southern Tier NY residents approve school budgets, board candidates