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The Board of Education is the official policy-making body of the Elmira City School District. In Elmira, nine residents serve on the Board without pay. They are elected to three-year terms of office by district voters at the annual election in May, with three positions voted on each year. Representatives of the district's unions also serve as non-voting members of the Board. In addition, three students serve as non-voting members - one each from Elmira Free Academy, Southside High School and the Elmira Alternative High School.

The Elmira City School District Board of Education

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2009 School Board election results

Voters headed to the polls on May 19, 2009, to vote on the district's proposed 2009-10 budget and to elect three candidates to serve on the School Board. 

Voters approved all four propositions in the budget portion of the election. The propositions were:

1. Approval of Budget -- 845 yes, 315 no.
2. School Bus Purchases -- 808 yes, 310 no.
3. Establishment of Capital Improvement Reserve Fund -- 780 yes, 290 no.
4. Authorization to Spend Money from  a Capital Improvement Reserve Fund -- 742 yes, 284 no.
   

Three out of a field of six Board candidates won seats:

• Dan Hurley, incumbent, was the top vote recipient with 885.
• Sara Lattin was second with 802, and
• Mary Tucker was third with 700.
  

The Board delayed releasing these results immediately because it exercised caution in light of errors that occurred in its 2007 election vote and there was a problem with one of the voting machines at Southside High School.

Dan Hurley, as the candidate with the most votes, has 30 days to take over the term currently held by Barton Graham. Graham was appointed to serve out the term previously held by Mary Beth Turner, who resigned last fall. The other top two winning candidates will begin their terms on July 1, 2009. All three who were elected will serve through June 30, 2012.

Official election results for the district's School Budget and Board Candidate vote were declared at the May 20 special Board Meeting.

 

Board meetings

     Regular meetings and work sessions are scheduled each month. For the meeting schedule, click here. Regular meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of each month, and work sessions on the first Wednesday of each month. Regular meetings and work sessions are usually held at the Elmira Free Academy community room. Check the school calendar for details and specific listings.

 

A Letter to the Community From the School Board

Dear Friend,

     Please accept our invitation to become involved in the Elmira City School District by attending regular meetings of the Board of Education. It is through involvement that you can learn what issues face us, become aware of the programs we provide and combine your voices with our efforts to prepare students for the complex future they will face.

     We have made a commitment to cooperate with staff, parents and community members as we work to meet the needs of our students. In turn, we need your commitment to become involved in the education of the young people of our community.

The board sincerely invites you to join us at our monthly meetings as an important member of the community team. Your support will make it possible for us to provide a quality education for all of our students.

- The Elmira City School District Board of Education

We Invite Your Participation

    The public is invited to all regular Board of Education meetings, work sessions, special meetings and budget hearings.

    The board also encourages participation in the education of Elmira students through contact with teachers or principals in schools, the superintendent or the school board. Many opportunities exist for participation, including in-school volunteering, parent organizations, Parent Partners, and Building Planning Teams. Contact the respective school buildings to learn more about how you can help improve the education of our children.

Visitors to the Board

The Elmira City School District welcomes public comment. Visitors wishing to address the Board are asked to sign in.

Comments should be kept to three minutes. The Clerk will notify you when 30 seconds remain.

The Board will listen to your comments carefully. This is an opportunity to provide your thoughts so the Board may include concerns in its consideration of the item you address.

Board members will not answer specific questions or engage in a dialogue or debate. If you have a question or request further discussion of an issue, the Clerk will take your phone number so the appropriate staff member can respond at a later time.

Please be respectful of our students, staff, board and fellow visitors in making your comments. Thank you!