Ossining School District voters headed to the polls today to weigh in on the proposed $110,433,452 budget and fill two Board of Education seats.
Budget Results
Yes: 1,430
No: 670
Board of Education Election Results
Desmaras: 470
Kress: 1,424* elected
Murray: 1,496* elected
Current Board President Bill Murray said of the results, "I am happy for the 4,700-plus students in our community. I think it's a strong 'yes.' It shows that the community supports the schools, which support the community."
Despite the fact that she heard from some community members today that they would only support a budget with no tax raise, first-term Trustee-elect Lisa Murray said, "I was very, very excited that the budget passed. I think it was a good...fiscally responsible budget."
Superintendent Raymond Sanchez wrote in a districtwide email Wednesday, "I would like to take this moment to thank the community for its support. As we begin to plan for the upcoming school year, we know that the resources provided in the 2013-2014 budget will help us to continue to offer quality programs in our District. On behalf of our students, thank you for all you do each and every day."
As he prepares to continue his tenure, Kress noted "the tax cap and unfunded mandates" will continue to be fiscal challenges for the district.
"I am looking forward to three more years of taking our district from great to greater," he said.
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