Residents approve 2006-07 school budget vote
Bus proposition passes; three school board members re-elected

May 17, 2006 -  On Tuesday May 16, voters in the Duanesburg Central School District gave the nod to a $13.2 budget proposed for the 2006-07 school year. The budget passed 332 yes to 282 no votes.

The $156,000 bus proposition to purchase two school buses also passed by just over 100 votes.

Next year's budget will increase spending by $1,085,062 and will result in an estimated tax rate increase of 4.89 percent.

Voters re-elected three incumbents, who ran unopposed, to serve on the school board for three-year terms. "The district and the Board of Education are thankful for the support of the voters in approving this budget," said Superintendent Mark Villanti. "We remain mindful of the balance between educational quality and cost. We believe the district provides a quality education to its students and will endeavor to maintain fiscally responsible budgets."

For complete details on the 2006-07 school budget, download a copy of the May 2006 Eagle Express.

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