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Kingston board creates ad hoc committee to study low school‑election turnout
Summary
The Board of Education approved formation of an ad hoc committee to study low turnout in school board elections and recommend outreach or administrative changes. Trustees cited declining turnout, communication issues and the effect of state tax‑levy rules.
The Kingston City School District Board of Education voted to form an ad hoc committee to study low turnout in school board elections and to recommend steps the board or district might take to increase voter participation.
A trustee moved and a colleague seconded the motion; the board held a discussion about turnout trends, causes and possible remedies before taking a recorded voice vote. After…
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