West Genesee District e-Newsletter
May 19, 2021
Budget Passes - Thank you to the Community!
West Genesee residents approved the 2021-2022 Budget and Transportation propositions on May 18, 2021.
The $92,895,256 budget received 701 favorable votes and 151 votes in opposition.
The proposition (#1) for Transportation received 670 favorable votes and 180 votes in opposition
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The propositions (#2, #3, and #4) that would provide funding for three area libraries (Maxwell Memorial, Fairmount Community, and Onondaga Free) was put to a vote. The proposition for Maxwell Memorial Library received 698 favorable votes and 146 votes in opposition; the proposition for Fairmount Community Library received 694 favorable votes and 147 votes in opposition; and the proposition for Onondaga Free Library received 669 favorable votes and 172 votes in opposition.
Thank you to the community for your continued support!
Information regarding the budget previously presented is available by clicking here.
Board of Education Election Update!
The candidates for the Board of Education received the following votes: Eric A. Bacon-714; Kimberly B. Coyne-681; and Vladimiro Hart-Zavoli-659. They will fill the three open three-year terms starting July 1.
This information is also available on the website by clicking here.
West Genesee District PTA/PTO is Hosting a Talk with the Superintendent
Please join the West Genesee PTA/PTO District Council for a Talk with the Superintendent on May 25, 2021 starting at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Please RSVP below by May 25 at 3:00 p.m. and you will be emailed the link to join the discussion. Space is limited by Zoom and registration is required. Please submit questions ahead of time to publications@westgenesee.org by May 24 at 3:00 p.m. (A livestream link will also be made available to only view.)
Click here to read an invitation and RSVP to the Talk with the Superintendent.
Additional Days Off Because of Snow (or rather lack of....)
Superintendent David C. Bills announced at the Board of Education meeting held on April 7 that if we have no additional emergency closing days, our "give back" days will be Friday, May 28 and Tuesday, June 1.
If we have an emergency closing between now and then, June 1 will be reinstated as a regular school day, followed by May 28 if we have a second emergency closing.
2021 Summer Music Forms Now Available...
The music camp opportunities that West Genesee will be offering this summer has been announced!
We are Looking for Substitute Food Service Workers!
Looking to work around your child’s school day? You can get your children on the bus and be there to greet them when they get home! We are hiring at both West Genesee CSD and Onondaga Central CSD.
Please call the Food Service Office at (315) 487- 4661 to let them know you're interested in applying.
Update: Free Breakfast and Lunch
The USDA has granted ALL students in the United States FREE breakfast and lunch for this entire school year due to the COVID pandemic. Orders can be placed at: https://westgenesee.nutrislice.com/menu/.
Upcoming Events
- May 19, 2021 BOE Audit Committee Meeting-6:15 p.m.
- May 19, 2021 BOE Meeting-7:00 p.m.
- May 28-June 1, 2021 No School