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2025-2026 Budget Vote Results:
May 20, 2025
Dear APW Families and Community,
I am pleased to announce the results of the 2025-2026 Budget Vote, which are as follows:
Proposition 1 - Budget
Shall the proposed budget of $40,679,021.00 for the Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central School District as recommended by the Board of Education for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, be adopted and shall the Board of Education be authorized to levy the necessary taxes therefore?
Yes votes – 110
No votes – 75
Proposition 2 – Bus Purchase
Shall the Board of Education purchase and, at the option of the Board, finance three (3) diesel large buses at an estimated cost not to exceed $511,000.00, and two (2) SUVs at an estimated cost not to exceed $140,000.00, including necessary furnishings, fixtures and equipment and all other necessary costs incidental thereto and to expend a total sum not to exceed $651,000.00 which is estimated to be the total maximum cost thereof, and pay for such vehicles by using the approximate balance of $651,000.00 from the Capital Reserve Fund for Vehicles approved by the District voters on May 17, 2022?
Yes votes – 136
No votes – 50
Election of Three Board of Education Members
ONE-YEAR TERM IS JULY 1, 2025, through JUNE 30, 2026
David Starkey – 144
THREE-YEAR TERM IS JULY 1, 2025, through JUNE 30, 2028
Susan Phillips – 164
Jamie Eipp – 149
As we move forward with the goals and action steps outlined in our five-year Strategic Plan, we remain focused on the core values that shape our work and guide every decision. The APW mission reflects our commitment to providing diverse opportunities and a competitive education for all learners. Our vision, to prepare every learner for their individual chosen path, continues to inspire the programs, services, and experiences we offer.
We are grateful for the trust you place in us and the strong sense of community that surrounds our schools. Your support makes a lasting difference in the lives of our students, and we thank you for continuing to stand alongside us as we work to help each learner grow, achieve, and thrive.
Sincerely,
Dr. Naomi Ryfun
Superintendent of Schools
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APW JSHS Career Exploration Sessions are back for the 2024-2025 school year!
If you are a member of the community or an APW alumni, we would love for you to come speak to our students about your career! If you are interested, please fill out the form.
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APW students showcase entrepreneurial spirit at annual Business Trade Fair and Job Fair
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APW seventh graders connect with NOAA scientists exploring Lake Ontario shipwrecks
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Powerful Mock DWI simulation at APW JSHS highlights consequences of impaired and distracted driving
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APW Student Inducted into New York State FBLA Honor Society
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