BUDGET VOTE DATE CHANGE
The following school districts have received Commissioner approval to hold their annual meeting and election on the second Tuesday of May, 2021:
Any change in the date for a district's annual budget vote and board of education elections will occur only for those districts that request such a change by the Commissioner due to a conflict with religious observances. All other districts statewide will still hold their annual budget vote and board of education election on the third Tuesday in May.
Any districts who are considering requesting a change from the Commissioner in the date for the annual budget vote and board of education elections should send their request, with supporting documentation, to the following address no later than Wednesday, March 31, 2021. No further requests will be entertained after that date:
Room 1075 EBA
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12234
Attn: Jay O'Connor
Along with the letter of request, the district must submit the following:
- Resolution of the Board of Education, duly adopted, that a conflict exists with their voters' religious observance of _________________________ on the third Tuesday of May, 20__;
- Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Education confirming adoption of the resolution; and
- District clerk certification of the minutes of such meeting.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department will allow School Districts to make requests until Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
No further requests will be entertained after March 31, 2021.
Please call (518)474-6541 or email EMSCMGTS@nysed.gov with any questions or for additional information.