Peekskill board certifies $11.5 million budget; proposition passes 368-87
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Summary
The Peekskill City School District Board of Education on May 20 certified the results of the May 20 budget vote, approving Proposition 1 by a 368–87 margin and declaring winners in the board election.
The Peekskill City School District Board of Education certified the results of the district’s May 20 budget vote and school board election during its May 20 meeting, declaring Proposition 1 approved by voters.
The board recorded that 455 voters cast ballots on Proposition 1, with 368 voting yes and 87 voting no. The board also announced the results of its trustee election: Frank Robinson Jr. received 296 votes; Mary Angel Flores received 344 votes; Jillian Velar received 310 votes; Heidi Kinga Gums received 268 votes; and there were six write-in votes.
The certification was presented to the board and accepted by motion. Board member Jenkins moved to accept the canvass of votes; the motion was seconded by board member Belai and carried with all members voting in favor.
Board President Simpkins read the canvass and thanked the community for participating in the election. The board noted that the successful Proposition 1 will take effect as provided by law and that the newly elected trustees will begin their terms as indicated on district materials.
The board did not attach additional conditions to the certification during the meeting. The certification followed a brief executive session earlier in the agenda where trustees discussed personnel matters before returning to take public action.
The board’s formal certificate of canvass, as read into the record, lists each tally and the duration of terms for the offices filled by the election results.
