On May 20, Edwards-Knox Central School District voters approved the district’s $18.66 million 2025-26 budget proposal, elected one board of education member, approved the purchase and finance of two diesel school buses and approved the establishment of a capital reserve fund. The budget proposition passed 126 to 39.
Propositions
- A $18,663,353 budget for the 2025-26 school year that increases spending 4.56% ($813,626) and carries a tax levy increase of 2.98%: 126 yes; 39 no
- Purchasing and financing of two new diesel school buses at a total cost not to exceed $395,355: 144 yes; 21 no
- Establishing a new 10-year capital reserve fund in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000: 125 yes; 38 no
Board of Education election
Two candidates sought election to one open board of education seat.
The term will last five years, beginning July 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2030:
- Toni LaPoint: 65 votes
- Jennifer Benson-Baxter (incumbent): 100 votes (winner)