Well, the school district elections certainly happened yesterday in New York State, but in Westchester County, voter turnout continued to be low, much as it has in past years. (Some) Voters Turn Out to Override Tax Caps A tax cap … Read More & Comment
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3 Reasons to Vote at Tomorrow’s School Budget/Board Election
We can’t put it plainly enough. Please vote tomorrow at the School Board/Budget elections. We’ve articulated three reasons why you should. 1) Your vote can influence your district’s educational priorities. Very often, the School Budget Vote is your ONE CHANCE … Read More & Comment
2015-16 School Budgets: An Early Conversation
Many schools are on spring break, and 2015 school district elections are more than a month away (May 19), so a school budget may be the last thing on anybody’s mind. However, the school budget represents an opportunity for the … Read More & Comment
All School Districts in Westchester County passed their 2014-15 budgets. But did anybody vote?
School District administrators most likely breathed a sigh of relief Wednesday morning as election results rolled in; all school districts in Westchester County successfully passed their proposed school district budgets for the 2014-15 school year. However, voter participation rates* throughout … Read More & Comment
Get Ready for Your School District Budget Vote – Tuesday, May 20, 2014
The school district budget is one of the most important votes of the year. The school budget determines how many teachers, aides, and other resources will be available to Westchester children. The budget also serves as a document that can … Read More & Comment