Voters across St. Lawrence County headed to the polls Tuesday, May 20, approving school budgets and electing Board of Education members.

Below is a summary of the results from districts throughout the county:

Potsdam Central

Voters approved a $43.2 million budget for the 2025–26 school year. Despite a $2 million spending increase, all current programs and services will be maintained. The tax levy rose 3.06% to $15.9 million. The budget passed with 413 yes votes to 74 no votes, an 85% approval rate.

Voters also approved a $367,500 bus purchase proposition, passing 417 to 68.

Three board members were elected from six candidates: Rachel M.H. Wallace (315 votes), Ralph Fuller (268), and Rivka Eckert (214).

Canton Central

The district’s $42,030,000 budget for 2025–26 passed with 313 votes in favor and 97 opposed, reflecting a 0.49% spending increase. The tax levy rose 1.94%, staying well below the state cap.

Declining enrollment led to the elimination of four instructional positions through attrition. Voters also approved the purchase of three school buses and an electric van, along with a capital project to replace the Banford cafeteria floors.

A funding proposition for Canton Free Library was also approved as part of the vote.

Incumbents Robert Larrabee, Denise Sero, and Susan Toshack were re-elected.

Massena Central

Voters approved a $74.4 million general fund budget for 2025–26 by a vote of 461 to 145.

A $79.8 million capital project passed 429 to 159, funding building improvements, equipment updates, athletic fields, and site enhancements. The project will use $6 million from reserves and raise the remaining $73.8 million through taxes in installments.

Also approved was a new $5 million equipment reserve fund with a ten-year term (469-131).

Five candidates ran for three Board seats; Timothy Hayes (452), Bruce Beckstead (382), and Robert LeBlanc (322) were elected.

Ogdensburg City School District

The district passed a $56,092,979 budget for 2025–26, marking its first tax levy increase in six years. The levy rose 2.49% to $10,862,259. The budget passed 279 to 175.

Voters approved a $123,000 increase in funding for the Ogdensburg Public Library (232-219).

Incumbents Elizabeth Testani and Connor Sutton were re-elected unopposed.

The library refferendum also passed 232-219.

Norwood-Norfolk Central

The $30,280,541 budget for 2025–26 passed with 205 votes in favor and 43 opposed, including a $1 million spending increase but a flat tax levy of $6,534,756.

A $565,000 transportation proposition for new buses was approved 213-33.

Four Board seats were filled: Mary Ellen Todd (189 votes), Katherine LaVigne (169), Kimberly Smith (154), and Susan Mackey (143) for a one-year term.

Gouverneur Central

Residents approved a $47.8 million budget with a 2.02% tax levy increase. The plan funds summer enrichment, girls wrestling, mental health supports, and a new cell-phone policy. The budget passed 218 to 76.

Board incumbents William Cartwright (235 votes) and Lisa McGregor (179), along with Tina French (224), were re-elected.

St. Lawrence Central

Voters passed a $31.7 million budget with a 3.25% tax levy increase by a vote of 185 to 20. The plan expands special education staffing and curriculum support.

Three bus purchases were approved 179 to 26.

Board members Sarah Ashley (159 votes) and Seth Belt (153) were elected.

Madrid-Waddington Central

Voters approved a $21.5 million budget with a 2.44% spending increase and a 2.13% tax levy rise, passing 142 to 14.

Four propositions passed, including bus purchases and a $100,000 window replacement project.

Ryan Hayes and Christopher Pryce were elected unopposed to the Board.

Colton-Pierrepont Central

The $14 million budget passed with a 3.27% tax levy increase by a vote of 160 to 29.

A new capital reserve fund, capped at $6 million, was approved 163 to 23.

Incumbent Karen Peck was re-elected with 176 votes.

Parishville-Hopkinton Central

Voters approved a $13.6 million budget reflecting a 2.4% spending increase and a 3.9% tax levy rise, passing 168 to 53.

The budget includes two new buses and possibly a maintenance truck, with about 22% of vehicle costs covered by state transportation aid.

Cassie Hayes (113 votes) and Bonnie Marston (103) were elected to the Board; Matthew Sever received 86 votes.

Hammond Central

The $10.27 million budget passed with a 3.65% tax levy increase and 5.01% overall spending growth. The budget funds curriculum enhancements, including more advanced courses and new electives.

Voters approved a $345,000 transportation proposition for new vehicles.

Allen Howie was elected to a five-year Board term.

Hermon-DeKalb Central

Voters approved the $14.56 million budget with a 0.98% spending increase and a 1.72% tax levy rise, passing 170 to 25.

Propositions for bus purchases and a new $2 million capital reserve fund also passed.

Andrew Brice, Christopher Stransky, and Jaclyn teRiele were elected to the Board.

Lisbon Central

The $18.3 million Lisbon Central School budget passed with a 2.5% tax levy increase. The vote was 166-74.

Administrative and program spending rose, while capital expenses declined slightly.

A bus proposition also passed, by a 173-67 vote.

Nancy Fox was elected to the Board with 181 votes.

A dozen write-in votes were cast including three for Tammy Cook and one each for Adam Mealey, Michale Flack, Tim Amo, Dan McGuire, Roger Robinson, Chris Murphy, Ira Morgan, Napoleon Dynamite and Anyone else.

Morristown Central

The $11.7 million budget, with a 1.7% spending increase and 2.38% tax levy rise, passed 135 to 34.

Funding for the Morristown Public Library passed 127 to 42.

Joshua Hunter, Kristy Simmons, and Lawrence Kring III were elected to the Board.

Edwards-Knox Central

The $18.66 million budget passed 126 to 39, increasing spending 4.56% with a 2.98% tax levy rise.

Propositions to purchase two diesel buses and establish a $3 million capital reserve fund also passed.

Jennifer Benson-Baxter won the sole Board seat with 100 votes.

Heuvelton Central

The $19.2 million budget, with a 2.95% tax levy increase, passed 85 to 38. Staff attrition helped reduce costs.

Brent Phillips (98 votes) and Amy Perkins (82) were elected to the Board.

Clifton-Fine Central

The $12.1 million budget passed 163 to 50, including a 2.85% tax levy increase.

A $3 million capital reserve fund was approved, but a proposition to purchase an electric school bus failed.

Judy Benzel, Nicole Curry, and Parker Perrault were elected to the Board.

Harrisville Central

The $11.53 million budget, which reduces overall spending by 2.06%, passed 211 to 60, with a 3.95% tax levy increase.

Two new school buses were approved at a cost of up to $339,998.

Brian Schrodt won the Board seat with 109 votes.

A proposition to increase funding for the Harrisville Free Library by $20,000 passed 150 to 120.

Salmon River Central

The $41.4 million budget, reflecting a 7.17% spending increase and 2% tax levy rise, passed 139 to 44.

A $47 million capital improvement project and a $650,000 transportation purchase passed as well.

Maryellen Cooke, William Black, and Kim Lauzon McElwain were elected to the Board.

St. Regis Falls Central

The $10.39 million budget, up 6.16%, passed 88 to 58.

Voters approved the creation of a $1.5 million capital reserve fund and the purchase of a passenger bus and a pupil transport vehicle.

Darwin Kelley Jr., Nicholas Cicchinelli, and Connie Dashno were elected to the Board.