Voters in the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES districts - except for Southern Cayuga - approved their respective district's budgets and propositions in Tuesday's election.

Union Springs

Voters in Union Springs Tuesday returned two incumbents to the school board and elected newcomer Ben Gavitt. The three prevailed in a field that included five candidates for the three-year terms.

The 2005-06 $15 million budget was adopted 414-137. It carries a $6.8 million tax levy, which is 3.24 percent higher than the levy in the current budget.

"We're pleased, and we're glad to have it over," said business administrator Bill Burke. "One of our towns was reassessed this year, so you never know."

Neil Weaver was re-elected to the board with 308 votes. Weaver was first elected to a one-year term in 2001 and then won a three-year term a year later. Lori Colbert, another incumbent, won with 339 votes.

Gavitt was the top vote-getter with 403 votes. He was appointed to the board in March 1999, was elected that May to a three-year term and then lost in 2002.

Others on the ballot this year were Timothy Graham, who received 259 votes and Matthew Mallory, who got 220 votes.

Jordan-Elbridge

The $22.2-million budget passed 462-225 and a proposition to spend $205,000 to purchase a bus and do vehicle maintenance was adopted 471-215.

The budget was up 3.79 percent and carries an $8.8 million tax levy that is 5.45 percent higher than the current levy.

"(The community) showed a high level of trust, which was important, because we had a totally different process this year. We built the budget from the ground up, based on our educational program," said superintendent Marilyn Dominick.

Incumbents Ericka O'Brien and Jean Piekilk and newcomer Mary Baner-Alley were elected to the school board.

Moravia

Voters adopted a $15.9-million budget 483-189. A $14,500 proposition for the Powers Library was a;sp approved, 436-202.

The budget is up 4.52 percent and carries a $5.3 million tax levy, which is up 7 percent.

"I'm very pleased with the support our community has shown," said superintendent William Tamarro.

Incumbents Tammy Langtry, Terry Lamphier and Michael Miller were re-elected to the school board.

Port Byron

Besides the regular budget, voters in the Port Byron district also approved three propositions to purchase buses, increase library funding and start a summer drivers' education program.

The $15.2 million budget was adopted, 431-167. The district was also given approval for $157,000 to purchase two vehicles, to increase library funding from $16,000 to $26,000, and to launch a drivers education program not to exceed $12,000.

The budget is up 3.70 percent and the $4.7-million tax levy is up 7 percent.

"They went by a pretty substantial majorities," said Superintendent Neil O'Brien.

"The community is supportive of education, and we're excited by the support. It's noteworthy that the driver's ed passed by such a large margin."

Incumbents Maralee Hare, Benjamin Vitale and Robert Ware were re-elected.

Skaneateles

Not only did the district's $24.6-million budget pass, but voters approved the purchase of three vehicles, and $250,000 to help fund a long-range plan for the high school, middle school and Waterman School.

The budget is up 5.2 percent and carries a tax levy of $17 million, up 6.5 percent.

"We are ecstatic," said Dale Bates, the district's business administrator. "This is Dr. (Walter) Sullivan's 26th straight passage as superintendent. It's nice to retire on that note."

Incumbents Catherine Reilley and Irene Stafford were re-elected to the school board.

Weedsport

Voters approved a $14.4-million budget, as well as a $175,000 proposition for two buses and $40,784 for the Weedsport Free Library.

The budget is up 5.45 percent and carries a $5.5 million tax levy, up 5.9 percent.

"The community has showed that it stands behind the school," said school board president Norman Chirco, who was re-elected Tuesday night.