Budget Approved; Bus Purchase Approved;
May 16, 2023 - For Immediate Release
LaFayette voters approve $23.7 million budget, elect board members
On May 16th, LaFayette Central School District voters approved the district’s $23.7 million 2023-2024 budget proposal, elected three board of education members and approved purchasing two 66-passenger school buses.
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An $23,721,781 budget for the 2023-2024 school year that increases spending 10.9 percent and carries a 1.99 percent tax levy increase: 165 yes, 32 no;
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Purchasing two new student transportation vehicles at a total cost not to exceed $334,000: 164 yes, 34 no;
Voters also elected three candidates for the three open board of education seats:
Jody Gates Votes: _153_______ Term: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2026
Michael LaCava Votes: _145_______ Term: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2026
Larkin Podsiedlik Votes: _142_______ Term: July 1, 2023-June 30, 2026