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May 18, 2010

Mohonasen budget approved by voters

On Tuesday, May 18, Mohonasen residents voted to approve the district's 2010-2011 proposed budget with 1323 voting in favor and 881 voting against it. The $42.7 million budget carries a 0.8 percent spending increase over the current year and a 2.3 percent increase in the tax levy.

Voters also approved two propositions:

  • A $390,000 proposition to purchase seven 21-22 passenger buses, with 1358 voting in favor and 835 voting against it.

  • A proposition to purchase 36-acres of land with $1.425 million from the district's capital reserve fund, with 1118 voting in favor and 1077 voting against it.

Two of three candidates were also elected to the Mohonasen Board of Education. Voters elected Mark Sabatini  (1487 votes) and re-elected Dominic Cafarelli  (1356 votes). Michael Godlewski  was not elected, with 1128 votes.

Residents head to the polls on Tuesday, May 18

Voting will be held from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. in the HS Gym

On the ballot:

  • $42.7 million proposed spending plan for 2010-2011 Learn more

  • Proposal to purchase 36 acres for $1.425 million Learn more

  • Proposal to purchase seven 21/22 passenger buses for $390,000 Learn more

  • Board of Education candidates: Three candidates are running for TWO seats Learn more

Also, NEW voting machines will be used this year. Learn more and see demonstration video.

Watch budget presentation

In the video below, Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Spring and Assistant Superintendent for Business Denise Swezey give a presentation on the budget. Click here to download the PowerPoint presentation.

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May 11, 2010

2010 Budget Hearing and Meet the Candidates see video

April 27, 2010

Ten things you should know about Mohonasen learn more

April 22, 2010

Proactive measures help limit cuts learn more

April 22, 2010

Land purchase proposition also on ballot learn more

April 20, 2010

Three candidates set to run for two board of education seats learn more

March 24, 2010

Schenectady County Board of Elections introduces new voting machines Learn more

March 18, 2010

Officials outline cuts, receive feedback at community meeting Learn more

Daily Gazette, March 16, 2010

Mohonasen nearing land deal with neighbors Read Daily Gazette Story (PDF)

Daily Gazette, March 15, 2010

Mohonasen faces staff reductions Read Daily Gazette Story (PDF)

March 10, 2010

Board petitions available learn more

March 9, 2010

Board of Education considering $2.5 million in budget cuts Learn more

Feb. 25, 2010

District officials eyeing 2010-2011 budget cuts March 15 meeting open to the public

Jan. 20, 2010

Governor's budget shows cut in aid for Mohonasen, education statewide learn more

Jan. 15, 2010

Paterson to propose moratorium on unfunded mandates for school districts/local governments read press release from Governor David Paterson

Times Union, Jan. 14, 2010

Paterson to restore funding for schools, local governments read article

Jan. 5, 2010

Setting the record straight Administrative costs much less than Governor claims

Dec. 21, 2009

Mohonasen in sound financial shape as officials look to the future learn more

Dec. 21, 2009

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Dec. 18, 2009

Budget Development Timeline now online learn more

Daily Gazette, Dec. 15, 2009

Officials await word on aid cuts
Local governments unsure of impact Read Daily Gazette Article (PDF)

Daily Gazette, Dec. 14, 2009

Governor orders aid delayed
Paterson blames Legislature as move impacts schools Read Daily Gazette Article (PDF)

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