Recent History of Referendums
| Date of Vote | Subject | Cost | Tax Levy Impact | Result |
| May 15, 2007 | 2007-08 Budget Proposition - represents a 7.8% spending increase | $137,955,989 | 3.85% projected at time of vote* | Approved |
| Bus Replacement Proposition | 1,005,00 | 0.10% | Approved | |
| May 16, 2006 | 2006-07 Budget Proposition - 6.78% represents a spending increase | $127,932,047 | 2.6% projected at time of vote* | Approved |
| Bus Replacement Proposition | $1,325,000 | 0.12% | Approved | |
| Additional funds for new elementary school | $3,800,000 | 0.11% | Approved | |
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*The actual impact in the tax levy for 2003-04 including the budget and all propositions was |
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| May 17, 2005 | 2005-06 Budget Proposition - represents a 5.7% spending increase | $119,810,911 | 4.32% projected at time of vote* | Approved |
| Bus Replacement Proposition | $1,000,000 | 0.11% | Approved | |
| Replacing the roof at Skano/Tesago | $1,578,000 | 0.6% | Approved | |
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*The actual impact in the tax levy for 2005-06 including the budget and all propositions was |
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| June 2, 2004 | 2004-05 Budget Proposition - represents a 6.6% spending increase | $112,968,238 | 2.5 %projected at time of vote* | Approved |
| May 18, 2004 | 2004-05 Budget Proposition - represents a 7.2% spending increase | $113,592,968 | 4.3 %projected at time of vote* | Defeated |
| Bus Purchase Fund Proposition | $390,000 | 0.5% | Approved | |
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*The actual impact in the tax levy for 2004-05 including the budget and all propositions was |
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| January 20, 2004 | New Elementary School | $15,243,120 | 0.51% | Approved |
| Middle School Classrooms, Expanded Library, Two-station Gym | $5,547,030 | 0.19% | Approved | |
| Replace Two-Station Gym with Stretch 8-lane pool | $4,761,000 | 0.16% | Approved | |
| Reconstruct bus garage, construct repair facility and purchase three properties adjacent to the bus garage. | $8,711,400 | 0.28% | Approved | |
| June 3, 2003 | 2003-04 Budget Proposition - represents a 3.6% spending increase | $105,533,434 | 1.8%-4.8% (depending on state aid) projected at time of vote* | Approved |
| Bus Purchase Fund Proposition | $400,000 from taxes + funds in reserve | 0.6% | Approved | |
| Capital Improvement Proposition | $8,848,500 | 0.04% | Approved | |
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*The actual impact in the tax levy for 2003-04 including the budget and all propositions was 4.5% decrease |
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| May 21, 2002 | 2002-03 Budget Proposition - represents a 4.9% spending increase | $101,417,805 | 3.7% projected at time of vote* | Approved |
| Bus Purchase Fund Proposition - to purchase (1) 26-passenger bus, (12) 66-passenger buses and (4) 17-passenger buses | $400,000 from taxes + funds in reserve | 0.6% | Approved | |
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*The actual increase in the tax levy for 2002-03 including the budget and all propositions was 1.9%. |
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| May 15, 2001 | 2001-2002 Budget Proposition - represents a 5.9% spending increase | $96,077,856 | 3.8% projected at time of vote* | Approved |
| Bus Purchase Fund Proposition - to purchase (11) 72-passenger buses, (3) 19-passenger buses and (1) wheelchair bus | $420,000 from taxes + funds in reserve | 0.7% | Approved | |
| Facility Maintenance Fund Proposition - to build elevators at Okte and Chango, replace g ym bleachers/basketball backboards/gym partitions in East, replace cafeteria partition in Karigon/Orenda and replace hydro tanks for drinking water at West | $225,000 from taxes + funds in reserve | 0.4% | Approved | |
| District Office Proposition - to rescind the $1.5 million proposition approved in Oct. 1998 to build a district office on campus and, as an alternative, spend the same amount to purchase and renovate property on Route 9 to be used to house district office staff. | $1,512,000 | 0% | Approved | |
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*The actual change in the tax levy for 2001-02 including the budget and all propositions was a -1.0% decrease |
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| Jan. 30, 2001 |
High School Proposition: Addition to H.S. East - to build 8 science classrooms, 18 regular classrooms, satellite cafeteria, gym, at East. Also a included is a new heating system at West, field reconstruction, roadway from East to Moe Road |
$18,684,764 |
0.86%
projected at
time of vote*
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Approved |
| H.S. Auditorium Proposition - to build a 1,200-seat auditorium at High School East | $4,342,800 | 0.2% | Approved | |
| Oct. 18, 2000 | Non-binding Configuration Proposition - for residents to vote on high school configuration - Residents selected gr. 9 in West, gr. 10-12 in East configuration | None | None | |
| May 16, 2000 | 2000-01 Budget Proposition - represents a 4.9% spending increase | $90,059,783 | 4.4% projected at time of vote* | Approved |
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High School Proposition: Addition to H.S. West - to expand H.S. West by adding 23 classrooms, a new gym, an expanded library & cafeteria. The proposition would also add a roadway to Moe Rd from HS East, renovate fields, replace heating system at West and reconstruct science classrooms at HS East. |
$15,028,364 | 0.5% | Defeated | |
| Bus Purchase Fund Proposition - to purchase 12 full size buses, 2 small buses and 2 wheelchair vehicles | $420,000 from taxes + funds in reserve | 0.7% | Approved | |
| Facility Maintenance Fund Proposition - to replace boilers at Skano/Tesago, replace hot water storage tank at Karigon/Orenda and renovate science classes at East | $225,000 from taxes + funds in reserve | 0.4% | Approved | |
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*The actual increase in the tax levy for 2000-01 including the budget and all propositions was a 5% increase |
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| Jan. 11, 2000 | High School Proposition: Addition to connect HS East and West - to connect HS East and West together by building 23 classrooms, a library, a gym station, and snack bar in between | $15,295,614 | 0.5% |
Defeated |
| Swimming Pool Proposition - to build an 8-lane pool with seating for 350 | $4,603,000 | 0.2% | Defeated | |
| May 18, 1999 |
1999-2000
Budget Proposition - represents a 8.7% spending increase |
$85,437,597 | 3.0% projected at time of vote* | Approved |
| Bus Proposition - to purchase 14 buses to move 9th graders to the high school schedule | $851,340 | 0.4% | Approved | |
| Bus Purchase Fund Proposition - to purchase 13 full size buses, 10 small buses | $375,000 from taxes + funds in reserve | 0.7% | Approved | |
| Facility Maintenance Fund Proposition - to replace gym door with dividing curtain at Gowana, upgrade science labs/replace fire alarm system/ replace corridor ceilings at East, renovate auditorium seating at West | $0 from taxes + funds in reserve | 0% | Approved | |
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*The actual increase in the tax levy for 1999-2000 including the budget and all propositions was a 2.7% increase |
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| Oct. 28, 1998 |
Reconstruction at HS West/District Office Proposition - to reconstruct 5,215 sq. ft. at Koda (now H.S. West) to house SHENet hub. Replace that space by building four new science rooms at Koda (now H.S. West). Build 16,000 sq. ft district office facility. This saves more than $22,000 annually in rental and operation costs. |
$3,516,920 | 0% | Approved |
| Facility Maintenance Fund Proposition - authorizes district to spend $900,000 currently in the fund on projects including add prep room between gr. 8 science rooms/replace wall matting in gym at Gowana, upgrade two science labs at East, replace fire alarm system at Okte, pave parking lot/replace folding door in gym with curtain divider/replace wall matting/paint gym,/refinish gym floor at Koda, replace cafeteria dividing door at Skano/Tesago. | $0 from taxes + funds in reserve | 0% | Approved | |
| May 19, 1998 |
1998-99
Budget Proposition - represents a 4% spending increase
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$78,264,655
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5.4%
projected at
time of vote*
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Approved |
| Bus Purchase Fund Proposition - to purchase 23 buses | $350,000 from taxes + funds in reserve | .7% | Approved | |
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*The actual increase in the tax levy for 1998-99 including the budget and all propositions was an 3.1% increase |
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| Dec. 10, 1997 | Middle School Proposition - to build 41,150 sq. ft. of new space and reconstruct 14,500 sq. ft. at the Gowana/Acadia facility. This enables the district to create three middle schools within that one facility to house the entire gr. 6-8 population. The high school and old Koda (now HS West) can then house the entire gr. 9-12 population. | $7,994,000 | .045% projected at time of vote* |
Approved |
| District Office Proposition- While waiting for the commissioner’s ruling on a resident’s challenge of the vote approved on 2/5/97, the district decided to ask residents to vote on the project using the traditional bonding approach rather than the lease approach approved. | $1,926,000 | No increase | Defeated | |
| May 7, 1997 | 1997-98 Budget Proposition - represents a 2% spending increase | $75,237,527 | -.3% projected at time of vote* |
Approved |
| SHENet Technology Proposition - to interconnect all of the buildings and upgrade all of the power and wiring to accommodate new technology plan. | $6,500,000 | No increase | Approved | |
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*The actual change in the tax levy for 1997-98 including the budget and all propositions was an 1.3% decrease |
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| Feb. 5, 1997 | District Office Proposition - to use a non-profit development company to design and build a district office on district-owned land (the main campus) and then lease it back to the district for 25-30 years at which time the district would own the building. | $1,700,000 | No increase | Approved |
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After the community approved it, a resident challenged this financial approach and, in Feb. 1998, the NYS Education Commissioner upheld that challenge nullifying the vote. |
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| May 22, 1996 | 1996-97 Budget Proposition - 0% spending increase | $73,755,050 | 0% projected at time of vote* | Approved |
| Capital Improvement Proposition - to expand of library/media center and new entrance at Acadia; build new gym and instruction space between Acadia and Gowana; expansion of music facilities at Gowana; elimination of relocatables at Gowana, high school and Koda; building study areas and instructional space at high school; relocate counseling center at high school; and consolidate faculty work areas at high school. | $10,315,250 | No increase | Approved | |
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*The actual increase in the tax levy for 1996-97 including the budget and all propositions was an 1.9% increase |
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| Aug. 9, 1995 | 1995-96 Budget Proposition- contingency budget with two propositions for interscholastic sports and equipment | $73,755,050 | 1.9% projected at time of vote* | Approved |
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*The actual increase in the tax levy for 1995-96 including the budget and all propositions was an .8% increase |
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| July 19, 1995 | 1995-96 Budget Proposition | $73,495,271 | 2.2% projected at time of vote* | Defeated |
| June 21, 1995 | 1995-96 Budget Proposition | $73,845,271 | 3.0% projected at time of vote* | Defeated |
| May 24, 1995 | 1995-96 Budget Proposition - represents a 4.2% spending increase | $74,391,271 | 4.8% projected at time of vote* | Defeated |
| May 18, 1994 | 1994-95 Budget Proposition - represents a 3.1% spending increase | $70,844,408 | 3.6% projected at time of vote* | Approved |
| Bus Purchase Fund Proposition - Authorizes district to use $1 million to establish a bus replacement fund | $1,000,000 | 2.3% | Approved | |
| June 16, 1993 | 1993-94 Budget Proposition - represents a 2.6% spending increase | $68,744,017 | 2.7% projected at time of vote* | Approved |
| Arongen (now Acadia) & Gowana Repair Proposition - repairs necessary to re-open Arongen (now Acadia) which was closed in 1992 due to disrepair | $7,518,900 | 0.5% | Approved | |
| Facility Maintenance Fund Proposition - authorizes district to use $1 million to establish a fund for facility maintenance | $1,000,000 | 0% | Approved | |
| June 3, 1992 | 1992-93 Budget Proposition - represents a 5.9% spending increase | $66,578,844 | 5.9% projected at time of vote* | Approved |
| Interscholastic Sports Proposition - to fund the interscholastic sports program | $395,161 | 1.0% | Approved | |
| Bus Purchase Proposition - to purchase 5 large buses and refurbish 5 district-owned buses | $500,000 | Approved | ||