On May 21, Roscoe Central School District voters approved the district’s nearly $11 million budget proposal and a $1.7 million capital project, as well as re-elected two members to the board of education.
The $10,979,350 budget was approved, 214-84. It maintains current programming as well as includes funding to restore shared athletics and retain employees currently in grant-funded positions that will sunset at the end of the school year.
“We are very thankful for our voters’ support,” Superintendent John Evans said. “Without it, the BOE and district administration would have needed to make tough decisions on programs or staff positions to reduce or eliminate.”
The budget carries a $6,028,058 tax levy, which is an increase of $338,527, or 5.95%. That is above the district’s calculated tax levy limit, or cap, of 3.55%, or $201,848, and required at least 60% plus one vote of those who cast ballots to vote yes on the proposition. Nearly 72 percent of the votes cast were in favor of the budget.
The capital project proposal, which included a list of potential projects, was approved 224-72. The projects to be completed will be determined after bids are returned.
The two board members re-elected were Timothy Clark, with 229 votes, and Daniel Johnston, with 252. There were also 23 write-in votes, but they did not impact the election results.