The Hudson City School District is excited to announce the results of the 2025-26 budget vote and Board of Education election that took place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at designated voting locations at the Hudson Central Fire Station, the Greenport Community Center and the A.B. Shaw Fire Station in Claverack on May 20, 2025.
The proposed 2025-26 Hudson City School District Budget in the amount of $58,544,000 has been approved by the following vote:
566 YES
371 NO
The proposed 2025 Capital Project in the amount of $8,345,000 has been approved by the following vote:
623 YES
300 NO
The proposition for the District to receive an additional 10% of State Aid on an Energy Performance Contract, which was not to exceed $11 million, was approved by the following vote:
730 YES
204 NO
The top three vote-getting Hudson City School District Board of Education candidates were elected to three-year terms (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028):
471 Mark DePace
395 Michael Zibella
274 Christine Sweet
577 Diana Doto Howard
166 Jim (James) Jacoby
515 Maureen Sheridan
“On behalf of the Hudson City School District administration team and the Hudson City School District Board of Education, I would like to formally thank the Hudson City school community for exercising their right to vote and approving the 2025-26 budget and other proposals,” said Hudson City School District Superintendent Dr. Juliette Pennyman. “I congratulate and look forward to working with the newly elected Board of Education members, along with those currently serving on the Board, in embracing the District’s vision of creating a healthy and forward-moving place to work, learn and accomplish goals.”