ICSD Budget Proposals Rejected; School Board Election Results Announced

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The initial results of the 2024 Ithaca City School District (ICSD) Budget Vote and School Board Election were released on May 21. These results are awaiting official confirmation, which is expected to occur on May 22 by the ICSD Board of Education.

In the budget vote, Proposition No. 1, the proposed 2024-2025 Annual District Budget, was rejected with 2,059 votes in favor and 4,916 against. Proposition No. 2, which involved the use of Capital Reserve Funds, also failed, receiving 2,980 'Yes' votes and 3,830 'No' votes.

Proposition No. 3, concerning the 2024 Capital Project, did not pass either, with 3,014 supporting and 3,919 opposing it. These results suggest difficulty in passing new financial measures in the district.