2026-2027 Budget Development
May 2026 Annual Budget Vote & School Board Election
May 2026 Annual Budget Vote & School Board Election Results
We are pleased to announce our budget and all propositions passed. The Board congratulates Jenna Schwab on being elected to a 5-year term as Board member commencing July 2026. We thank Mrs. Howard for her 25 years of service to the District.
Voting results are as follows:
#1 Budget
- Yes - 241
- No - 122
#2 Vehicle Proposition
- Yes - 290
- No - 64
Election results for one (1) 5-year term:
- Jenna Schwab - 237
- Martha Howard - 116
- Write Ins - 2
Annual Budget Vote & School Board Election
May 19, 2026 1:00-9:00pm
High School Lobby
3:00-7:00 p.m.: Italian Night – High School Cafeteria
(Sponsored by Key Club)
3:30-7:30 p.m.: STEAM Night – High School Gym
(Sponsored by FOSC)
4:00-6:00 p.m.: Middle School/High School Art Show - HS Library
4:15-6:00 p.m.: MS Specials (K)night Out
5:00 p.m. - $1 Ice Cream Social- ES Cafeteria
(Sponsored by your PTSA)
5:00-8:00 p.m.: Annual Elementary Art Show - Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
6:00-8:00 p.m.: Black Knight Book Bus- Band Door Parking Lot
(Sponsored by the Transportation Department)
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The application for an absentee ballot is available below or at the office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (EST) except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk on or before May 12, 2025, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter.
Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk, by mail or in person, prior to 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 to be counted.
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The application for a military ballot is available below or at the office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (EST) except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk on or before April 23, 2026, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter.
Military ballots must be received by the District Clerk, by mail or in person, prior to 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, 19, 2026 to be counted.
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The application for an early voter ballot is available below or at the office of the Clerk of the District between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (EST) except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
Completed applications must be received by the District Clerk by May 12, 2026, if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter.
Early voter ballots must be received by the District Clerk, by mail or in person, prior to 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 to be counted.
Voter Qualifications
You are qualified to vote if:
- You are a citizen of the United States, and:
- You are at least 18 years of age, and:
- You have established the Silver Creek Central School District as your legal domicile (permanent residence) OR you are a registered voter in Chautauqua County with your domicile address within the School District.
Parents or guardians of Native American students who are enrolled and attend the Silver Creek Central School District, reside on the Seneca Nation Territory, meet criteria number one and two above, and have been residents of the Seneca Nation Territory for at least 30 days are eligible to vote.
If you have any questions about your eligibility to vote, please call the District Clerk at 934-2603, ext. 1900.
