East Irondequoit school budget passes; two board candidates are tied for final position.
Residents of the East and West Irondequoit school districts went to the polls today (Tuesday, May 15), to have their say on their district’s proposed budget for the 2012-13 school year and elect members of the boards of education.
In an unusual development, East Irondequoit voters, who passed their budget by a vote of 884 to 389, returned incumbents Doug Spallina and Kim Kane to new three-terms with votes of 804 and 800, respectively, but locked the remaining two candidates, incumbent Rick Checchi and newcomer Doreeen Swan in a tie, with 691 votes each, for the remaining open seat on teh board.
District officials said they were not sure of the "next step," but there could be a runoff. More details are expected tomorrow.
Spending is down in the 2012-13 East Irondequoit School District budget, but the $68,487,564 spending plan will still translate to a 2.05 percent tax levy increase.
