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Hornell voters approve $49 million budget, elect three board members

On May 19, Hornell City School District residents approved the district’s $49 million budget proposal and elected three board of education members.

Voters approved:

  • A $49,897,993 budget for the 2026–27 school year: 206 yes; 157 no;
  • Authorization to expend up to $600,000 from the 2017–2027 and 2024–2034 Transportation Reserve Funds to purchase school buses and/or student transportation vehicles by June 30, 2027: 277 yes; 91 no;
  • Authorization to establish a 2026–2036 Transportation Reserve Fund, not to exceed $1,000,000, to support the purchase of school buses, transportation vehicles, and related equipment: 261 yes; 87 no;
  • Approval of the Hornell Public Library budget in the amount of $454,734: 261 yes; 142 no;
  • Authorization to expend $52,234 from the general fund to purchase approximately 12.032 acres of land at Seneca Street – Adsit Maple City Park, including any improvements, for district use: 276 yes; 91 no.

Voters also elected Dr. Uzma Mehr, Ms. Jessica Talbot, and Joe Libert to five-year terms on the Hornell Board of Education, beginning July 1.

Thank you all for your support of our school!

Visit www.hornellcsd.org to learn more about the 2026–27 school budget.