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BUDGET VOTE DATES May 10th       Public Hearing on the 2022-23 Budget

Superintendent’s Message

Dear Byron-Bergen Learning Community,	candidates at a public hearing on May 10, 2022

at 6 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium. The Byron-Bergen Central School District Board

of Education unanimously adopted the proposed	The budget presentation, bus purchase

2022-2023 expense budget during its April 7,	proposition, and additional resources are posted 2022 meeting.	on our website at www.bbschools.org/budget.
Please feel free to contact me or our Business Each year’s budget process requires meticulous	Office at (585) 494 -1220 if you have any
data analysis and extensive collaboration	questions. Thank you for your continued support between the Board of Education, administrators,	and we encourage you to exercise your right to teachers, and staff; this year is no different.	vote on May 17th.
We are pleased to present the proposed

2022-23 Byron-Bergen Central School Budget of	Pat McGee

$25,524,093. The proposed budget aligns with	Superintendent of Schools our goal of continuous academic improvement
and supports innovation and college and career

readiness.	Byron-Bergen Central School

prepare, and support using the
We encourage you to review the information	MISSION	District’s MISSIONis to inspire, on the following pages to learn more about the
budget, propositions, and Board candidates.	of compassion, humility, Community members will also have an                      VALUES             VISION           kindness, and persistence with opportunity to learn more about the Budget and                                        the VISION to change the world.

BUDGET VOTE MAY 17, 2022

May 17th       Budget Vote and Board of Education Elections

BUDGET AT-A-GLANCE

PROPOSED BUDGET $25,524,093
		
SPENDING INCREASE 2.13%
over the current year
		
TAX LEVY INCREASE 1.75%
over the current year
		
WHAT IS ON THE BALLOT?
Voters will consider the following separate propositions on the ballot:
Proposition #1 – School Budget
The school will be authorized to expend the sum set forth in its estimate of expenditures for the 2022-23 school year in the amount of $25,524,093 and to levy the necessary taxes therefore.
Proposition #2 – School Vehicle Replacement The school will be authorized to spend up
to $315,000 to purchase and replace school buses.
Proposition #3 – New 2022 Reserve to Replace Old 2019 Reserve
The school would be authorized to create a new “School Vehicle Reserve-2022” to replace the old “School Vehicle Reserve-2019” with an
increase in the maximum threshold of $500,000. Any existing monies in the old 2019 reserve must be transferred to the new 2022 reserve.

BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTIONS:
There are three full term (three year) Board seats up for election this year, commencing in July 2022. Qualified voters will select from the following candidates at the polls: Kimberly Carlson, Heidi Ball, and Jeffrey Cook.

Three part budget expenditures

New York State law requires that school districts present the proposed budget in three parts: administrative, educational program, and capital.

Administrative component – includes expenses for the Board of Education, central administration, instructional supervision, curriculum development, legal services, central data processing, printing, mailing, storage, and employee benefits attributable to salaries included in these functions.

Educational program component – includes expenditures for instructional programs, school library/ audiovisual, attendance, counseling, health services, interscholastic athletics, student transportation, transfers to special aid fund, and employee benefits attributable to salaries included in these functions.

Capital component – includes expenses for operations and maintenance, grounds, security, utilities, principal and interest payments for debt service, transfers to capital fund, and employee benefits attributable to salaries included in these functions.

Total Budget: $25,524,093

Capital Program 69.42%

Administrative 9.24%

Educational Program

21.34%

Component
	Actual budget 2021-22
	Proposed Budget 2022-23
	
ADMINISTRATIVE
			
Board of Education
	$24,450
	$26,851
	
Central administration
	$259,525
	$246,471
	
Finance
	$372,544
	$373,106
	
Legal services
	$120,057
	$121,600
	
Public information
	$36,050
	$41,510
	
Other central services
	$193,700
	$223,840
	
Other special items
	$250,687
	$258,373
	
Curriculum, development & supervision
	$104,911
	$126,298
	
Supervision regular & special schools
	$584,156
	$573,648
	
Employee benefits
	$372,322
	$387,385
	
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE
	$2,318,402
	$2,379,082

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
			
Teaching regular school
	$6,368,387
	$6,369,618
	
Teaching special school
	$3,076,761
	$3,179,446
	
Pupil personnel services (attendance, counseling, health, psychologist, clubs, athletics, recreation/civic activities)
	
$2,625,262
	
$2,713,428
	
Pupil transportation
	$1,201,295
	$1,198,258
	
Garage building
	$80,570
	$62,404
	
Contract transportation and community service
	$4,000
	$0
	
Employee benefits
	$3,904,093
	$4,136,491
	
TOTAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
	$17,260,368
	$17,659,645

CAPITAL
			
Operations of plant
	$971,870
	$1,016,402
	
Maintenance of plant
	$758,067
	$747,053
	
Other special items
	$167,433
	$167,433
	
Principal/interest payments
	$3,180,120
	$3,213,929
	
Transfer to Capital Fund for Outlay Project*
	$100,000
	$100,000
	
Employee benefits
	$234,805
	$240,549
	
TOTAL CAPITAL
	$5,412,295
	$5,485,366

TOTAL BUDGET
	$24,991,065
	$25,524,093

*Transfer to Capital Fund for Outlay Project

The 2022-23 general fund proposed budget includes a capital outlay project at the Jr/Sr High School Building. This project will include the removal of an underground fuel oil tank and some interior flooring renovations. The total cost of the project will not exceed $100,000 and is aided through NYS building aid. By completing this work in the 2022-23 school year, the District will receive the NYS building aid in the subsequent year.

Component
	Actual budget 2021-22
	Proposed budget 2022-23
	Dollar increase (decrease)
	Percentage increase (decrease)
	
Administrative
	$2,318,402
	$2,379,082
	$60,680
	2.62%
	
Educational program
	17,260,368
	17,659,645
	399,277
	2.31%
	
Capital
	5,412,295
	5,485,366
	73,071
	1.35%
	
TOTAL BUDGET
	$24,991,065
	$25,524,093
	$533,028
	2.13%

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2022-23 Revenue

Revenue Sources
	Actual Budget 2021-22
	Proposed Budget 2022-23
	
Local property tax & STAR
	$9,024,961
	$9,183,231
	
Other tax items
	$125,075
	$145,025
	
Sales tax
	$35,000
	$35,000
	
Charges for services
	$12,000
	$12,000
	
Use of money & property
	$104,000
	$122,000
	
Other revenue
	$245,000
	$245,800
	
State aid
	$13,964,272
	$15,126,037
	
Federal aid
	$830,757
	$30,000
	
Reserves
	$200,000
	$200,000
	
Appropriated fund balance
	$450,000
	$425,000
	
TOTAL
	$24,991,065
	$25,524,093

The major sources of projected revenue for the 2022-23 school year are shown in the graph. State and Federal aid accounts for 59.38% of revenues. The local share, which represents local property taxes and STAR, accounts for 35.98% of revenues. District income, which represents all other sources of revenue, accounts for 4.64% of revenues.

Total Proposed Revenue: $25,524,093

State Aid

59%

2022-23 Proposed Expenditures

Proposed Expenditures
	Actual Budget 2021-22
	Proposed Budget 2022-23
	
Board of Education, Central Administration & District Office
	
$776,577
	
$768,029
	
Maintenance
	$1,729,937
	$1,763,454
	
Printing, postage, liability insurance, BOCES administrative cost
	
$647,870
	
$691,156
	
Supervision
	$689,068
	$699,946
	
Instruction – regular
	$6,368,387
	$6,369,618
	
Instruction – special education
	$3,076,761
	$3,179,446
	
Occupational education & summer school
	$774,875
	$813,726
	
Audio/Visual, Technology & Student services
	$1,362,512
	$1,399,537
	
Co-curricular/Inter-scholastic
	$487,875
	$500,165
	
Transportation & community service
	$1,285,865
	$1,260,662
	
Employee benefits
	$4,511,218
	$4,764,425
	
Transfer to Debt Service Fund for Debt Payment
	$3,180,120
	$3,213,929
	
Transfer to Capital Fund for Capital Outlay Project
	$100,000
	$100,000
	
TOTAL
	$24,991,065
	$25,524,093

Total Proposed Expenditures: $25,524,093

Instruction

51%

General Support 13%

Reserves and Appropriated Fund Balance
2%

Other Income

2%

Local Share

36%

Interfund Transfers
0%

Debt Service

13%

Transportation

5%

Employee Benefits
19%

School bus proposition	State Aid

The District will have a proposition to purchase replacement school buses on the ballot on May 17, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $315,000. The proposition includes the purchase of two (2) 66 passenger buses and one (1) wheelchair bus. With the purchase
of buses annually, the District will continue to have the fleet of 24 school vehicles on a
7 to 9 year replacement schedule.

Byron Bergen is receiving approximately 90% State transportation aid on our
2021-22 school bus purchase. If the aid ratio remains the same for these two new buses,

the district would receive $283,500 in aid. The remaining $31,500 would be local share responsibility.

Summary of bus proposition:
• Proposition amount = $315,000 • Proposed # of buses = 2
• Proposed # of wheelchair bus = 1
• State transportation aid = $283,500 • Local share = $31,500
• Local share per bus = $12,000
• Local share for the wheelchair bus = $7,500 • Tax increase for a $100,000 home = less
than $2.00/year

90%

Local Share

10%

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School District Budget Notice

Overall Budget Proposal
	
Budget Adopted for the 2021-22 School Year
	
Budget Proposed for the 2022-23 School Year
	
Contingency Budget for the
2022-23 School Year *

Total budgeted amount, not including separate propositions
	
$24,991,065
	
$25,524,093
	
$25,307,823
	
Increase/decrease for the 2022-23 school year
		$533,028
	$316,758

Percentage increase/decrease in proposed budget
		
2.13%
	
1.27%
	
Change in the consumer price index
		4.7%

A. Proposed levy to support the total budgeted amount
	$9,024,961
	$9,183,231
		
B. Levy to support library debt, if applicable
	$0
	$0
		
C. Levy for non-excludable propositions, if applicable
	$0
	$0
		
D. Total tax cap reserve amount used to reduce current year levy
	$0
	$0
		
E. Total proposed school year tax levy (A + B + C - D)
	$9,024,961
	$9,183,231
	$9,024,961
	
F. Total permissible exclusions
	$189,703
	$210,512

G. School tax levy limit, excluding levy for permissible exclusions
	
$8,835,258
	
$8,972,719
		
H. Total proposed school year tax levy, excluding levy to support library debt and/or permissible exclusions (E – B – F + D)
	
$8,835,258
	
$8,972,719

I. Difference: G – H (negative value requires 60.0% voter approval – See note below regarding separate propositions) **
	
$0
	
$0

Administrative component
	$2,318,402
	$2,379,081
	$2,339,328
	
Program component
	$17,260,368
	$17,659,645
	$17,568,141
	
Capital component
	$5,412,295
	$5,485,366
	$5,400,353

* Provide a statement of assumptions made in projecting a contingency budget for the 2022-23 school year, should the proposed budget be defeated pursuant to Section 2023 of the Education Law.

The 2022-23 tax levy amount would remain the same as the 2021-22 actual tax levy amount. As a result, the 2022-23 proposed budget must be adjusted to reflect the reduction in tax collection. The 2022-23 budget reductions include the elimination of all equipment purchases (per Education Law), elimination of public newsletters, elimination of Alumni Hall of Fame inductees, reduction in staff development and reduction in materials and supplies purchases.

** List separate propositions that are not included in the total budgeted amount: (Tax Levy associated with educational or transportation services propositions are not eligible for exclusion and may affect voter approval requirements)

Description
	Amount
	
Acquisition of two (2) 66 passenger school buses and one (1) wheelchair bus
	
$315,000
	
Creation of a new school vehicle reserve - 2022
	Max threshold of $1,000,000, and roll-over of 2019 reserve monies into 2022 reserve.

	Under the Budget Proposed for the 2022-23 School Year

Estimated Basic STAR Exemption Savings1
	$712 Batavia, $670 Bergen, Byron & Stafford, $717 Clarendon, $698 Elba, $700 LeRoy, $643 Riga, $622 Sweden

The annual budget vote for the fiscal year 2022-23 by the qualified voters of the Byron Bergen School District, Genesee, Monroe and Orleans Counties, New York, will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 between the hours of 12:00 pm and 9:00 pm, prevailing time in the Jr/Sr High School building, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting ballot. This year again, voters can request an absentee ballot application for an absentee ballot due to “Fear of COVID”. To receive an absentee ballot application, please contact Rachel Stevens at taxcollector@bbschools.org or (585) 494 – 1220 ext. 2529. * Your name, phone number and address are required.*

1. The basic school tax relief (STAR) exemption is authorized by section 425 of the Real Property Tax Law.

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Answering your tax-related questions…

Q. What is Byron-Bergen Central School’s budget for next year?

A. The proposed budget is $25,524,093. This represents a budget-to-budget increase of 2.13%.

Q. Were any programs or staff cut in the 2022-23 proposed budget?

A. No, the school is receiving additional State aid this year, no cuts were made.

Q. What is Byron-Bergen’s allowable tax levy limit?

A. Under the law, the school could establish a maximum tax levy limit of 2.31% for a simple majority vote. However, with the promised increase in State Aid funds, the District will be able to balance our budget with a proposed tax levy increase of 1.75% for 2022-23 school year.

Q. Were any programs added to the 2022-23 proposed budget?

A. The school continues to add programs in the areas of Advanced Placement courses, STEM and science, Agriculture, and other course electives; along with providing extra support at our elementary levels for reading and math interventions. We also plan on continuing our summer learning programing for students K-8 and our extended day programing for students at the Elementary and Jr./Sr. High School levels next year. Most importantly, we put the social and emotional health of our students at the forefront and have added a school social worker to the Elementary School. We continue to prioritize Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) across the District.

Q. Why is the budget increasing 2.13%?

A. The majority of the spending increase is resulting from a 12.5% increase in health insurance premiums, increases in out of district tuition costs for some new students, increases in utility costs, and replacement of student 1:1 technology devices which are reaching “end of life” in June 2022.

Q. Why is the School presenting Proposition #3 asking for the voters to establish a new reserve fund titled, “School Vehicle Reserve-2022”?

A. On May 21, 2019, the school received voter approval to create “School Vehicle Reserve-2019” with a maximum funding threshold of $500,000. Starting with the 2022-23 the school year, the school will be using monies from the “School Vehicle Reserve-2019” to
purchase buses and will not be borrowing. Using these reserve funds allows the school to save money as attorney fees, financial advisor fees, and interest costs will not be incurred. With the 2019 Reserve threshold set at $500,000 and the cost of school buses increasing, the District will only be able to use the 2019 reserve for two years. By the end of the 2023-24 school year the entire $500,000 will be expended. Proposition #3 on the May 17, 2022 ballot is asking voters to authorize the creation of a new “School Vehicle Reserve-2022” with a maximum threshold of $1 million. Just like the old 2019

Reserve, the new 2022 Reserve would only be used to purchase school vehicles; however, the school would be able to use the reserve for bus purchases beyond the 2023-24 school year. As the proposition language states, “if the voters approved the creation of the new ‘School Bus Vehicle Reserve-2022,’ the existing ‘School Bus Vehicle Reserve-2019’ must be dissolved and any monies in the old 2019 reserve must be transferred to the new 2022 Reserve.

Q. Is the STAR program still in effect?

A. Yes. The STAR program is in effect. The STAR exemption is a reduction on your school tax bill for homeowners who participated in the STAR exemption program prior to 2015 and continue to meet the eligibility requirements. For the Basic STAR exemption, the homeowner will see a reduction of $30,000 in taxable assessed
value. For the Enhanced STAR exemption, the homeowner will see a reduction of $74,900 in taxable assessed value.

The STAR credit check is for eligible homeowners since 2015 and after. If you purchased your primary residence after August 1, 2015 and your income is $500,000 or less, you will receive a STAR check in the mail each year. For the STAR credit check method only, STAR exemption amounts may be increased by New York State by 2% or less each year.

Q. How do new homeowners apply for their STAR benefit?

A. For homes purchased after August 1, 2015, the homeowner will need to register for the STAR credit through New York State rather than applying with your assessor. For these homeowners, a STAR credit will be received in the form of a check from New York State directly.

Q. Am I eligible for the Enhanced Star benefit?

A. If you own your home and it is your primary residence, are age 65 by December 31, 2022 and your income is $92,000 or less, you are
eligible for the Enhance STAR benefit. Go to www.tax.ny.gov for more information.

Q. What effect does an increase in property assessments have on my school taxes?

A. Increases in property assessments can cause an increase in your tax bill to be greater than the proposed 1.75%. Please note, the school is not involved
in any increases/ decreases with your property assessment. If you have any questions with regard to your assessment or need any information changed on your tax bill, you should contact
your town tax assessor.

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What will you see at the polls?

Proposition #1 – 2022-23 School Budget
RESOLVED that the proposed budget of expenditures of the Byron-Bergen Central School District for the school year 2022-23, totaling $25,524,093 and for the purposes shown in the statement of estimated expenditures adopted by the Board of Education, be and the same hereby is approved and the amount thereof shall be raised by a levy of a tax upon the taxable property of the school district, after first deducting the monies available from State Aid and other sources as provided by law.

Proposition #2 – Acquisition of School Buses RESOLVED that the Board of Education of the Byron-Bergen Central School District is hereby authorized to acquire two (2) 66 passenger school buses and (1) wheelchair bus at a cost not to exceed $315,000, which is estimated to be the maximum cost thereof, expend such sums for such purpose, levy the tax necessary therefore, to be levied and
collected in annual installments in such years and in such amounts as may be determined by the Board of Education, taking into account State aid received, and in anticipation of the collection of such tax, to issue bonds and notes of the district at one time or from time to time, or enter into a lease-purchase agreement to acquire said vehicles.

Proposition #3 – School Vehicle Reserve Fund RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Byron-Bergen Central School District, Genesee, Monroe and Orleans Counties, New York (the “District”) is hereby authorized and directed to:

(A) Establish a capital reserve fund pursuant to Education Law Section 3651, to be known as the “School Vehicle Reserve-2022” for the purpose of financing, in whole or in part, the purchase of school buses and vehicles by the District, with the ultimate amount of such reserve fund not exceeding one million and 00/100 Dollars ($1,000,000) plus any accrued earnings on amounts deposited in such reserve fund, the probable existence of said reserve fund being ten (10) years, but with such reserve fund continuing in existence for its stated purpose until liquidated in accordance with the Education Law, and the sources from which funds shall be obtained for said reserve fund being (i) current and future unappropriated fund balances from the School Vehicle Fund-2019 of the District, as directed by the Board of Education, and (ii) any other appropriations authorized by the voters from time to time; and

(B) transfer to said capital reserve fund the entire balance on deposit in said District’s existing School Vehicle Reserve-2019 established pursuant to Education Law Section 3651 pursuant to a proposition approved by the qualified voters of said District on May 21, 2019.

Proposition #4 –To elect THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION for a three (3) year term commencing on July 1, 2022 and expiring on June 30, 2025 and to succeed Kimberly Carlson,
Yvonne Ace-Wagoner, and Jennifer VanValkenberg.

1. Kimberly Carlson 2. Heidi Ball
3. Jeffrey Cook

Estimated Tax Information

Homeowners are eligible for tax relief under New York State’s Tax Relief Program (STAR). Upon application, homeowners may be eligible for up to a $30,000 decrease in their assessment. Senior citizens (age 65 and older) may be eligible for Enhanced STAR for up to a $74,900 decrease in their assessment. The STAR exemption is authorized by section 425 of the Real Property Tax Law.

Maximum 2022-23 STAR Exemption Savings Municipality
	
Basic
	
Enhanced
	
Town of Batavia
	$712
	$1,596
	
Town of Bergen
	$670
	$1,580
	
Town of Byron
	$670
	$1,580
	
Town of Clarendon
	$717
	$1,596
	
Town of Elba
	$698
	$1,607
	
Town of LeRoy
	$700
	$1,596
	
Town of Riga
	$643
	$1,515
	
Town of Stafford
	$670
	$1,580
	
Town of Sweden
	$622
	$1,467

Due to recent changes to the STAR application process, homeowners are encouraged to visit www.tax.ny.gov/star for more details.

Tax
	Actual 2021-22
	Estimated 2022-23
	
$ Change
	
% Change
	
Estimated true value tax rate per $1,000 full valuation

$22.84

$23.05

$0.21

.92%

Final tax rates are established in August, when the tax rolls are prepared. These figures are only projections subject to adjustments. Projections are based upon the latest assessed values provided by the individual town accessors, and equalization by the New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services

B-B Wrestling Club Annual Chicken Barbecue

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 4-7 p.m.
Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria

Pre-sale tickets $14.00

For tickets, see any wrestler or contact Rich Hannan at 494-1220, ext. 2003.

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Meet the Board of Education Candidates

My name is Kimberly Carlson and I am seeking re-election	While I don’t have all the answers to the challenges we have to the Board of Education. It has been a privilege to serve	faced in the past two years, one important lesson we have this wonderful community over the past 7 years. I have lived	learned is how important it is for children to be in school. We in Byron with my husband Keith for the past 22 years. We	are fortunate to have so many amazing parents, teachers, and have three sons who have attended or are currently attending	staff throughout our District that worked to support our children Byron-Bergen: Cole (2019), Caleb (2022), and Cody (2027). I	through so many obstacles the past couple of years.
work part-time at Highland Hospital as a Sonographer in OB/
GYN. My husband, Keith, is a small business owner and very	If elected, my goal is to be a Board member that is trustworthy, involved in the agriculture industry. We are active members of	a good listener, and thoughtful in my decisions and
our church (Brockport Free Methodist).	collaboration with the Board. I understand the importance of balancing the taxpayer’s affordability with the financial needs
I am seeking re-election because I want to continue to be	of the District. I would be honored to serve our students and part of the effort to support and help students to discover	community again.
their talents and gifts by offering a quality education and good opportunities to help prepare them for their career path. My hope is that they would be motivated to keep moving forward and understand how valued they are and that each has a special purpose.

My name is Heidi Ball. I have lived in the Byron-Bergen            levels. With change comes challenges and I believe some of school district with my husband Keith and two daughters,          these challenges could be addressed right in the classroom.
Cassidy (2023) and Katelyn (2026) for over 11 years. I am a
Certified Public Accountant with over 28 years of experience	If given the opportunity to serve, I believe my past and working with small business heavily focused in agricultural.	current experience has paved the way for me to be not only Early in my career, I worked with and audited both for-profit	a productive listener, but could provide a business insight and non-profit organizations, including school districts,	unique to a smaller rural community. I believe working hard, through a regional CPA firm in Rochester. The past 20 plus	staying true to your values, and doing the best job you can, years I transitioned my focus to small business in Western	will help you not only in your professional life, but more
NY, focusing on business consulting, succession planning,	importantly your personal life. These are the values my
and taxation. Over the years the workforce has changed and	husband and I try to instill into our own family. I thank you for I believe my work in the accounting industry has given me	your consideration in serving as a Board member.
many opportunities to work with people in all age and skill
		
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Superintendent Patrick McGee

Board of Education Debra List, President
Yvonne Ace-Wagoner, Vice President

Kimberly Carlson, Trustee William Forsyth, Trustee Tammy Menzie, Trustee Amy Phillips, Trustee
Jennifer VanValkenburg, Trustee

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Editor Susan Kuszlyk

Communication Specialist Gretchen Spittler

Graphic Designer Lisa Constantine

	Byron-Bergen Central School District

Budget, Proposition Vote, and Board Candidate Election In-person voting will take place:
Tuesday, May 17, 2022

12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Jr./Sr. High School Wrestling/Fitness Room (Northwest corner of High School)

		

Voter Eligibility and Absentee Voting Information

You are eligible to vote if you are: • a United States citizen
• at least 18 years of age

• have lived in Byron-Bergen Central School District for at least 30 days prior to vote

* Identification required

All occupants of houses or apartments who meet the criteria may vote, as may any college student whose primary address is in the district. Pre-registration is not required.

Absentee Ballots

Voters are able to request an absentee ballot. If you would like to request an absentee ballot application, please contact Rachel Stevens at 585-494-1220 ext. 2529 or by email at taxcollector@bbschools.org. In all cases, the deadline for the
return of all ballots is 5:00 pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 for the vote to be counted. Under Education Law, ballots are invalid if received later than this time.

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