On May 19, Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District voters approved the district’s proposed $74.9 million spending plan for the 2026-27 school year. It carries a 2.63% tax levy increase and a 0.48% decrease in spending compared to the current school year.
Voters approved the budget 656 to 174.
“I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who participated in this process,” said Superintendent Darcy Woodcock. “Now that the budget has passed, administrators and the Board of Education are ready to focus on what matters most, our students and staff. We’re prepared to provide a high quality educational experience in the year ahead and will continue to be fiscally responsible and transparent with our community.”
In addition to the budget proposal, the ballot included two other propositions and the board of education election.
Bus Purchase Proposition
Purchasing four new school buses and one new Micro Bird wheelchair bus at a total cost not to exceed $837,993: 623 yes; 206 no
Library Funding Proposition
Funding the Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville for $1,688,580: 635 yes; 194 no
Board of Education Election Results
Voters elected the following three candidates to the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education for three-year terms beginning July 1, 2026.
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- Andrew Nolan (636 votes)
- Dominic D’Imperio (627 votes)
- David Babikian (632 votes)
More details about the budget and elected candidates can be found on the district’s Budget and Finance webpage.