ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — The Ithaca City School District’s budget is officially approved.
The Board of Education certified results of Tuesday’s election. Voters passed the $177.6 million budget by a margin of 75.1%. The budget included a 3.4% tax levy increase, which is below the state tax cap.
A capital project, which includes roof repairs, also passed. The official tally is 75.4%.
In addition, three people were elected to 3-year terms on Ithaca’s BOE:
- Sara Garner: 2,925 votes
- Garrick Blalock: 1,946 votes
- Jill K. Tripp: 2,739 votes
The terms are July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029.
