Superintendent Update as of May 20, 2024
Dear Elmira City School District families,
We are writing with reminders regarding tomorrow's school budget and board election vote as well as the upcoming Memorial Day weekend calendar.
Annual Budget Vote and School Board Election
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Who is a Qualified Voter?
• Citizen of the United States;
• 18 Years of Age;
• Resident of State and District for 30 days immediately preceding the election;
• Must be eligible to vote at any election in accordance with the provisions of Section 5-106 of the election law.
Where Do I Vote?
School District voters residing North of Chemung River (including residents of the Lowman area) vote at Ernie Davis Academy located at 933 Hoffman Street. School District voters residing South of Chemung River (including residents of Golden Glow area) vote at Elmira High School located at 777 S. Main Street.
What is on the Ballot?
Proposition 1 | Approval of Budget
RESOLVED, that the proposed $150,716,226 General Fund Budget of the Elmira City School District, Chemung County, New York for 2024-2025 be approved in accordance with Section 2022 of the Education Law and that the balance of said budget, after applying public monies thereto, be raised by a tax upon the taxable property of said district.
0% Tax Levy Increase -- This is the 5th consecutive school year of 0.00% proposed increase to the tax levy.
Who's Running for School Board?
Five candidates are running for three available seats; Michele L. Johnson, Michael S. Hamilton, Michael A. Thomas, William J. Finnerty, and Gerald A. Holleran. The three (3) candidates receiving the highest number of votes will be elected to three-year terms commencing July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2027.
You can find budget details and board candidate information at
www.elmiracityschools.com/vote.
Memorial Day Weekend, Give-Back Days
Since the District has not used all the emergency/snow days built into this year’s school calendar, there will be no school on Thursday, May 23, Friday, May 24, Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day holiday), and Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Thank you and be well,
Hillary J. Austin
Superintendent of Schools
Elmira City School District