Minutes of the Special Meeting of Residents of the Jamesville-DeWitt School District, May 16, 2023

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 a.m. in the foyer of the gymnasium at the Jamesville-DeWitt High School by Mr. William Furlong, Interim Clerk of the Board.  Mr. Furlong presented proof of publication of the notice of the meeting, the qualifications of voters, the propositions to be voted upon, and announced the vacancies on the Board of Education (see Supplemental Minutes).  Mr. Furlong announced that the polls were open and voting would continue until 9:00 p.m.

The following individuals served as inspectors of the election: Linda Schellinger, Teena Pollock, Max Ruckdeschel, Anthony Anello, Dixie Blackley, Cher Rapp, Shyla Smith, Juli Keeler, Nancie Romano, Benedicte Doran, Alyssa Marrone, Erin Brodsky, Karen Kirne, and Sharon Halpin.   

At 9:00 p.m., Mrs. Ronna Louise, chairperson, announced that the polls were closed and anyone in the lobby who had not voted could do so.  She canvassed the vote with Mr. Furlong and then announced the following results:

Budget Proposition

Yes: 537
No: 258
Total:  795

School Bus Proposition

Yes: 548
No:  244 
Total:  792

Establish a Capital Reserve Fund

Yes: 571
No: 225
Total: 796

Library Proposition:

Yes:  549
No:  246
Total: 795

Election of Members to the Board of Education:

David Babikian:  576 votes
John Baxter:  531 votes
George “Joe” Gross:  564 votes

The three persons elected for three-year terms are:

David Babikian
John Baxter
George “Joe” Gross

At 9:20 p.m. the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

 

William Furlong
Interim Clerk of the Board

BOE Approved:  May 22, 2023