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Voter Information
Capital Projects Referendum
Tuesday, December 13
Voter Registration Form - Must be completed by Dec. 6
Absentee Ballot

District consolidates election polling locations
If you have voted in either a school district election within the past year, the last Presidential Election, or or a local general election anytime in the past four years, you are already registered.

Why vote in school elections?
Your vote really matters.

Strong educational systems need involved parents and residents. Voting shows you care about our schools. Voting is one way to voice your opinions about the schools. Also, adults who take an interest in school issues and vote are excellent citizenship role models for their children.

 

Who can vote?
All voters must be United States citizens, age 18 or older on election day, residents of the school district for 30 days immediately prior to Election Day, and registered. People sometimes ask if they must own property to vote. The answer to that is no. The only criteria for registering are that you are a district resident, a U.S. citizen, and age 18 or older.

How do I register?
Registration simply involves signing the form indicating that you are 18 or older, are a U.S. citizen, and will have lived in the district for at least 30 days immediately prior to election day.

You may already be registered:
If you have voted in either a school district election within the past year or a local general election anytime in the past four years, you are already registered.
 

If you are not registered:
Ongoing Voter Registration - The district is 
holding open registration for residents who want to
register with the County Board of Elections prior to
the May 15 budget vote and school board election.

Registration forms are available at:
 
District Clerk’s Office
    Administration Building
    9 Thompson Street
    Port Jervis, NY  12771
    Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

 
Board of Education meetings and all
    school building offices.


  • You can also download the New York State  
   
voter registration form
from our Web site.
    Completed forms should be returned to the 
    Orange County Board of Elections on the address
    provided on the form, one week prior to the vote.

 

What will I be voting on?
On May 15, 2012, district residents will vote on the proposed budget for the 2012-13 school year and candidates for the Board of Education. 


The Proposed Budget - Developing the proposed budget for the coming school year is one of the
Board of Education’s most important and difficult tasks, a process that takes months to complete each year. All district households receive a detailed newsletter about the budget approximately 10 days before the vote. The newsletter describes how the budget was arrived at, what services it will provide, and how it will affect local property tax rates.

Candidates for the Board of Education - Our Board of Education has nine members who serve at no salary.  All seats carry a three-year term, which begins July 1. All board members run at large. 

Propositions - On Dec. 13, 2011, voters will consider a proposed $1.85 million building renovation referendum – which would be financed entirely by state building aid and allocations from the district capital reserve and fund balance accounts. 

If approved, the referendum would allow the district to
 •  replace the leaking Middle School roof;
 •  upgrade technology at both elementary schools
    and Port Jervis High School;
 •  add air conditioning to the ASK Elementary
    School cafeteria;
 •  install an emergency generator at Hamilton
   Bicentennial Elementary School;
 •  continue ongoing efforts to renovate
    antiquated school bathrooms.


When and where do I vote?
District consolidates election polling locations
By law, New York State school districts vote on the third Tuesday in May, which for 2012 is Tuesday, May 15. The list of polling locations appears in the top right column of this page. 

If you are not sure where you should vote, call the District Clerk at 858-3100, Ext. 15531. 
 

POLLING  LOCATIONS

   School Election
District #1

  Port Jervis Middle School Gymnasium
 

  School Election
District #2

  Port Jervis High School Gymnasium #2
 

  School Election District #3

   Hamilton Bicentennial Elementary School

 

Questions?
Not sure
where to vote?
Please call the  Business Office, 858-3100, Ext. 15531.
 

ABSENTEE  BALLOTS

 

» Residents are permitted to vote in school elections by absentee ballots for several reasons, including hospitalization

  or out-of-town business or travel.

 

   Absentee ballots can be downloaded
or obtained from the District Clerk,
Administration Building,
9 Thompson Street.

The ballots must be returned no later than 5 p.m. on election day.

For more information or to obtain an  absentee ballot, please call
858-3175. 

 

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  BUDGET INFO

  Absentee Ballot


  Voter 
   Registration 
   Form


Budget
    Statement
(PDF)
   
2011-12


Glossary of Budget Terms


STAR TAX  EXEMPTION PROGRAM 
New York State homeowners can reduce their school taxes through this statewide school tax relief program. Call your town assessor to apply.

w Port Jervis:
858-4094
w Deerpark:
856-7833
w Orange County:
291-2490
For more information, visit the NYS Office of Real Property Services Web site.

 

 
 

 

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