Annual budget hearing for Marathon Central School District scheduled for May 11, 2026.
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What You Should Do Next
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Attend the Budget Hearing
Join the hearing on May 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the school library.
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Vote on May 19, 2026
Participate in voting from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM in room 107.
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File Board Member Petitions
Submit petitions for Board of Education candidates by April 20, 2026.
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Review Budget Statement
Visit the school office to obtain the budget statement before the vote.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the date of the budget hearing for Marathon Central School?
- The budget hearing is on May 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
- When is the voting for the school budget?
- Voting will take place on May 19, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
- How can I obtain the budget statement?
- You can get the budget statement at the Marathon Central School office during the 14 days before the vote.
- What is Proposition #1 about?
- Proposition #1 authorizes the purchase of 4 diesel school buses at an estimated cost of $655,000.
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Full Notice Text
MARATHON CENTRAL SCHOOL PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET HEARING MAY 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Budget Hearing of the inhabitants of Marathon Central School District, Towns of Marathon, Freetown, Lapeer, Harford, Virgil, Willet and Cincinnatus, Cortland County; Lisle and Triangle, Broome County; Richford, Tioga County; qualified to vote at school meetings in said district, will be held in the library of the Marathon Central School building at 1 Park Street, Marathon, New York, on Monday evening, May 11, 2026, at 6:00PM, Eastern Daylight Savings Time. The PROPOSED BUDGET for the School Year 2026-2027 and the BUS PURCHASE RESOLUTION, will be reviewed, as well as the transaction of such business as is authorized by Education Law. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the time of the VOTING on the Annual Budget, the Bus Purchase Resolution, and the Election of three Board Members shall be Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 12:00 PM (Noon) through 9:00 PM in room 107 (CSE suite) located in the Main Building, 1 Park Street, Marathon, New York. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the election of members of the Board of Education and voting upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures may be done by qualified voters by means of an absentee ballot as provided by Education Law Section 2018-b and in accordance with policy 1640 of the Marathon Central School District. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained in the office of the Marathon Central School in the Village of Marathon, New York, by any resident during the fourteen days immediately preceding the budget vote, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the following Propositions will be submitted: Proposition #1 RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Marathon Central School District be authorized to purchase 4 diesel school buses (4-66/44 passenger) school buses at an estimated maximum aggregate cost of $655,000 ; and that such cost, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax to be collected in annual installments; and in anticipation of such tax, debt obligations of the school district as may be necessary not to exceed such estimated maximum aggregate cost shall be issued. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that petitions nominating candidates for the office of the Member of the Board of Education must be filed with the Clerk of the District not later than MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026. The following vacancies are to be filled on the Board of Education: TRUSTEE FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS LUCAS BAKER TRUSTEE FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS KIMBERLY MOORE TRUSTEE FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS RICHARD STEARNS Each petition, a copy of which may be obtained at the District Clerk's office, must be directed to the Clerk of the District, must be signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters, must state the name and residence of the candidate. Date: March 2026 KACIE PENROSE District Clerk Marathon Board of Education