Voters in the Walton Central School District went to the polls Tuesday, May 16 and approved the proposed 2023-24 budget of $24,233,793.
The final budget vote was:
Yes: 169
No: 69
“Thank you to the Walton Central School District community for supporting the budget,” Walton Superintendent Dr. Michael MacDonald said. “We appreciate the continued support of our students and staff. This allows us to maintain our programming and continues to give our students the best opportunities.”
Voters also elected two members to the Board of Education. The final tally was as follows:
M. Graydon Dutcher: 183
Kevin Verweire: 148
Voters also approved a proposition to lease three new buses for five years, at a net cost of no greater than $463,500. The final tally on that vote was:
Yes: 171
No: 68
Also decided was the William B. Ogden Free Library budget. That was passed by a final tally of 160-79. The library budget is voted on via the school budget because of state law; however, it is not part of the district budget.