Island Trees voters passed the district’s 2013-14 budget Tuesday night, with 540 voting yes and 239 voting no.
Incumbents Barbara Medellin and Kristen Daum ran unopposed and have been re-elected to three-year terms.
The $59,177,477 budget has a tax levy of 2.29 percent and includes the elimination of one school bus for $70,000 and the reduction of staffing due to lower enrollment, which saves $280,000.
Island Trees Superintende of Schools Charles Murphy released a statement Wednesday:
The Island Trees community has a great history of supporting their school budget. In this challenging budget year, I'm fortunate to work with a Board of Education who has their pulse on the community and understand our school district so well.
They were an integral part of the budgetary process and a great help facilitating a 73% passing rate. Lastly, a big congratulations to Kristen Daum and Barbara Medellin with their re-election to another three year term.
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