Voters approve 2021-22 Jordan-Elbridge School District budget; elect two board members

On May 18, Jordan-Elbridge Central School District voters approved the district's $33,812,000 budget for 2021-22 with 214 yes votes to 41 no votes, and elected two Board of Education members.

The approved budget carries a 0 percent tax levy increase for the third year in a row, and the fifth time in six years. The budget increases spending by 7.22 percent, or $2,422,000.

“Following a challenging year, we are excited to be able to restore all student programming to where it was before the pandemic began,” said Superintendent James Froio.

This budget includes bringing back the in-person 3-year-old Program (3YP), and all athletics and co-curricular activities.

"We are thankful to all of our community members,” added Froio.

Voters also elected two candidates for two open Board of Education seats.

• William Yard, 223 votes
• Annette Gustafson, 204 votes