West Genesee District e-Newsletter
May 17, 2023
Budget Passes - Thank You to the Community!
West Genesee residents approved the 2023-2024 Budget on May 16, 2023. The $105,749,050 budget received 600 favorable votes and 159 votes in opposition.
The proposition (#1) for the Transportation and Maintenance Equipment Purchase received 597 favorable votes and 160 votes in opposition.
The propositions (#2, #3, and #4) that would provide funding for three area libraries (Fairmount Community, Maxwell Memorial, and Onondaga Free) were put to a vote. The proposition for Fairmount Community Library received 585 favorable votes and 168 votes in opposition; the proposition for Maxwell Memorial Library received 604 favorable votes and 152 votes in opposition; and the proposition for Onondaga Free Library received 590 favorable votes and 168 votes in opposition.
The proposition (#5) for the Addition of an Ex Officio Student Board Member to the Board of Education received 598 favorable votes and 158 votes in opposition.
Thank you to the community for your continued support!
For more information about the budget and other propositions, click here.
Board of Education Candidates Elected
Kaleidescope 48 is a Few Weeks Away!
The 48th Annual Kaleidoscope concert will take place in the Mulroy Civic Center at OnCenter on Thursday, May 25, 2023 starting at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets now by clicking here!
Kaleidoscope is a concert featuring all of the curricular music groups and dancers as well as some auditioned small groups and solos. Each group will perform only one selection on the program. The evening will conclude with a finale including all of the West Genesee student musicians/dancers. Don’t miss out - it’s a spectacular event! #ArtsEdIsEssential #WildcatPride
Upcoming Events
- May 17, 2023 BOE Policies and Bylaws Committee Meeting-5:15 p.m.
- May 17, 2023 BOE Meeting-6:00 p.m.
- May 23-24, 2023 NYS Grade 8 Science Performance Assessment
- May 29, 2023 Memorial Day - No School