Superintendent previews May 19 West Irondequoit budget vote, two propositions and school board vacancies

Aaron Johnson, superintendent of West Irondequoit Central School District, urged residents to attend the district's budget vote on May 19 at the Saint Paul Boulevard Fire Department and described two propositions and two school board vacancies on the ballot. "I just wanna reach out regarding your upcoming budget vote on May 19 at the Saint Paul Boulevard Fire Department," Johnson said.

Johnson said Proposition 1 is a small capital improvement measure intended to cover routine maintenance and repairs across district buildings, citing work such as roofing, boilers and HVAC to keep facilities in good repair. He said the proposal is familiar and is meant to maintain the district's buildings.

Proposition 2 would authorize an energy-performance contract to make upgrades to heating and lighting and to improve efficiencies across the district. "For this proposition, you're actually voting on whether or not we can access 10 of additional state aid," Johnson said, adding, "That's gonna be equal to about $2,500,000" over the next 18 years. He urged voters to read the contract materials provided with the ballot for details on the energy-performance arrangement.

Johnson described the energy work as "really forward thinking," saying it "not only will increase our sustainability as a district, but also save us money in the long run." He praised the district and the board of education for pursuing the proposal.

The recorded remarks did not include further details about the two school board vacancies beyond their presence on the ballot. The superintendent encouraged voters to consult the official voter information and the contract summary before the May 19 vote.