

If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2026 collection is updated daily here:https://photos.app.goo.gl/RSeTUm1SEF7p9N337.
OFA 2026 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7.
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Owego Apalachin Central School District
2026-2027 School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election Results
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Voters in the Owego Apalachin Central School District on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, voted to approve the district’s proposed 2026-2027 school budget of $63,567,555. The budget had a tax levy increase of 17.10 percent.
The final vote was:
Yes: 636
No: 245
In the second proposition, voters approved the purchase of 5 school buses by the following count:
Yes: 638
No: 241
The three Board of Education Candidates elected for the three seats were:
Jessica Silvanic, Michael Aubel, and Joseph Palladino
Votes Per Candidate
Jessica Silvanic: 676
Michael Aubel: 669
Joseph Palladino: 668
(26 additional people received votes - contact the district clerk for additional information.)
Voters approved the additional taxpayer funding for the Apalachin Public Library.
Yes: 639
No: 242
Click here for the PDF version of the letter: https://aptg.co/6Ynypm.
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OA REMINDER: Polls are open TODAY for the School Budget Vote & BOE Election until 8:00 PM.
Voting location is based on residency:
📍 Owego District Office
📍 Apalachin Elementary School
Your vote matters! Thank you for supporting our programs & students.
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“The freedom that we have, Mr. Cirbus gives us some basic guidelines, and then it’s whatever we want from there.” See how freshman Easton Hamilton is performing in the music production classes in this week’s student profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/ayvD_4OcT94

This is a reminder that polls are officially open today, Tuesday, May 19th, for the school budget vote and board of education election. Voting will remain open until 8:00 PM tonight.
Voting locations are based on residency.
Either the District Office in Owego or Apalachin Elementary School in Apalachin.
What to bring: If you are already registered, you're good to go! If you are not registered, please remember to bring a photo ID with you to the polls.
Your participation is vital to shaping the future of our schools. Your vote matters, and we truly appreciate your continued partnership and support of our programs and students.
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If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2026 collection is updated daily here:https://photos.app.goo.gl/RSeTUm1SEF7p9N337.
OFA 2026 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7.
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🗳️ BUDGET VOTE REMINDER: The 2026-2027 School Budget Vote is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM!
The digital Budget Newsletter is live now ➡️ https://aptg.co/ZFPztl, and a printed version has arrived by mail.
📊 Quick Fact on the Tax Levy: You might notice a 17.10% increase on paper, but this is just a mandatory accounting shift because the Stagecoach Pipeline agreement moved to the regular tax roll. The actual tax levy increase for residents is 0%. There is no new spending decision causing this change, and it will have an approximate 0% impact on your tax bill.
What's on the ballot?
A $63,567,555 proposed budget supporting UPK-12 programs.
Proposition 2: A bus bond for 5 new safe, modern diesel buses.
BOE Election: 3 open seats (Candidates: Michael Aubel, Joseph Palladino, Jessica Silvanic).
📍 Where to Vote (12 PM - 8 PM):
OACSD District Office
Apalachin Elementary School
Locations based on residency. Bring a photo ID if not registered.
Get all the details, visual breakdowns, and voter info here: www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information. Your vote matters. See you at the polls!
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students!


“It’s a really great experience. It allows me to get the feel of what it’s like if I want to do it in the future.” UHS professionals share their insight with students on the different aspects of their job in this Health Sciences Pathway Event. Learn more about what the students got to experience here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/RZ454mSEi4o

If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2026 collection is updated daily here:https://photos.app.goo.gl/RSeTUm1SEF7p9N337.
OFA 2026 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7.
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If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2026 collection is updated daily here:https://photos.app.goo.gl/RSeTUm1SEF7p9N337.
OFA 2026 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7.
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Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Matthews Buses Inc., mechanics received free, official certification in Air Disc and Foundation Drum Brakes. Big thanks to Point Spring and Driveshaft Co. for presenting and keeping our teams up to date on the latest technology.
Whether it’s a rookie learning the ropes or a veteran getting a refresher, our local mechanics are always working to keep our kids safe on the road! 🔧
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OES Green Team - Fill That Truck Recycling Event: 5/16/26 - https://aptg.co/GqkGGt
Children’s Home - Foster Care and Adoption Info: 5/20/26 - https://aptg.co/y-pl4t
Camp Ahwaga 5k - Registration: 5/23/26 - https://aptg.co/Fm8P73
TOI - Mental Health First Aid: 5/27/26 - https://aptg.co/JMQpJq
Tioga Opportunities - Trivia Night: 5/29/26 - https://aptg.co/G4lsBB
OA District Art Show - Artistic Intelligence: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/nbck5b
OA Youth Fun Run - Registration: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/c1Kq1n
Good News Club - Registration: 6/1/26 - https://aptg.co/Rn4h4c
Apalachin Library - Pokemon Club: 6/6/26 - https://aptg.co/37Cjrg
Waterman - Explore Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/3lS0_z
Waterman - Rec Camp: 6/8/26 - https://aptg.co/JtnKJV
The Dance Station - Toddler Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/rcJg3P
The Dance Station - Intermediate/Advanced Dance: 6/15/26 - https://aptg.co/pjYX1g
OA Football Club - Registration: 6/20/26 - https://aptg.co/L91FNJ
The Dance Station - Beginner Dance: 6/22/26 - https://aptg.co/QY_N-P
Apalachin Library - Stuffy Town Adventure: 6/25/26 -
The Dance Station - Adult Classes: 6/29/26 - https://aptg.co/QdVHCq
WIC Income Guidelines 25-26: 6/30/26 - https://aptg.co/phv7kz
BU - Microelectronics Camp: 7/13/26 - https://aptg.co/gyV0QF
OA Youth Field Hockey - Registration: 8/15/26
TIO - Basic Computer Classes: 10/23/26 - https://aptg.co/MfLKq6
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-fliers/237411.
If you are involved in an organization that would like to share a flier with the OA school community, please submit it through Let’s Talk! for approval. Select ‘Digital Flier Distribution Submission’ under Communications here - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
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If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2026 collection is updated daily here:https://photos.app.goo.gl/RSeTUm1SEF7p9N337.
OFA 2026 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7.
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ICYMI: Dr. Green joined Bob Joseph on WNBF radio on Tuesday, May 12th. You can listen to the conversation here (his interview starts at the 40:43 mark of the podcast) - https://wnbf.com/podcast/popup/?id=5ee3865c3774d631675fc0b2&item=0&theme=light&playertype=player
Dr. Green joined Matt Lewis on WEBO radio on Wednesday, May 13th. You can listen to the conversation here - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/myhometowntoday/episodes/WEBO-Morning-Show-Owego-Apalachin-School-Budget-Corey-Green-e3jadnj/a-aclc2n5
2026–2027 Proposed Budget at a Glance
The Board of Education has adopted a $63,567,555 spending plan. This budget is guided by our Blueprint for Excellence and the SOAR initiative, ensuring we maintain and grow student programs from UPK through 12th grade while remaining fiscally responsible. The entire increase shown in the tax levy is fully offset by the taxes Stagecoach Pipeline will pay through the regular tax roll. The tax levy to the rest of the community is 0%.
Proposition 2 (Bus Bond): A $1,085,000 measure to purchase five new diesel school buses to ensure a safe and modern transportation fleet.
Board of Education Election: Three seats are up for election. Candidates include Mr. Michael Aubel, Mr. Joseph Palladino, and Mrs. Jessica Silvanic.
Annual Budget Vote: May 19, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location 1: OACSD District Office (5 Sheldon Guile Blvd, Owego)
Location 2: Apalachin Elementary School (405 Pennsylvania Ave, Apalachin)
Locations are based on residency. Voters must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and residents of the district for at least 30 days. If not registered to vote, please bring a valid photo ID.
For more details, visual breakdowns of the PILOT transition, and absentee ballot information, please visit www.oacsd.org/page/school-budget-information.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students and schools.
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“It takes me into the next steps of life. I’ll be attending college next year as an Animal Science major at Cornell, from my experience gained here at BOCES.” Mason Hill shares with us some of the valuable lessons he’s gained from taking animal science classes at Owego. Learn more about Mason and what he has planned next in this week’s student profile on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/t79I87hyMds

This program is just one of the unique opportunities for OFA students only. Students are registered in their Junior year and attend SUNY Broome in their senior year. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ThisIsOA


“Hopefully that’ll land me a job in the city making music or working with audio in some capacity.” Vincent Kneller is headed to SUNY Purchase College to study music production. Learn more about him and his journey with music at OFA in this week’s student profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/3NOz5HLtEe4

If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2026 collection is updated daily here:https://photos.app.goo.gl/RSeTUm1SEF7p9N337.
OFA 2026 Seniors can submit their spotlight information here: https://forms.gle/5FBCExnt5fPJn1uC7.
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OACSD would like to recognize the #OFAClassOf2026! Show your love & support by sharing & liking these posts. This spotlight shines on Sydney Shoen.
If you’ve missed any of our spotlights, the complete OFA Class of 2026 collection is updated daily here:https://photos.app.goo.gl/RSeTUm1SEF7p9N337.
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