School Budget & Elections Info

 

Ms. VanArnam is a pediatric occupational therapist, having received her master’s degree from Keuka College in    2010. She was employed at an integrated preschool for 12 years and now works as a related-service provider for Building Blocks Pediatric Therapy. She currently serves daycare centers and school districts surrounding Fort Drum.

Ms. VanArnam has two children that attend MCS and would like to be an active member of the decision-making process. She would like to collaborate with other professionals who have shared interests to foster the success of students at MCS.

Ms. VanArnam says she feels passionate about a supportive, adaptable education setting. She has learned through her career that not all children are the same, but they all thrive in environments conducive to meeting their individual needs.

 

Mr. LaJoy is an electrical technologies instructor with Northwest Tech BOCES. He began his career with a five-year internship with IBEW 910 and has over 21 years of experience with this electrical union. Additionally, Mr. LaJoy received an associate degree in criminal justice at SUNY Canton and completed an education class with SUNY Oswego.

Mr. LaJoy believes that schools prepare students for college, career, and life. In addition to education, he believes that social interaction skills are essential to success and feels that students need opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities and events.

Mr. LaJoy says that he became a board member at MCS six years ago to bring his skills and experiences to work as a team member. He enjoys being a part of the team to keep the MCS District successful and improving. He is excited about the improvements in the building and District and enjoys seeing students grow and succeed.

 

Mr. Scott Ritchie is a Morristown alumnus, ‘95. He lives in Morristown with his wife and their three children, two of which have graduated from MCS and one that is still attending 9th grade. He has worked for A.J. Missert, Inc. as a beverage distributor for the past 16 years and is an active member of the community, particularly concerning area youth. He has been the Town Recreation President for the past seven years and was involved for many years prior. He is also involved with the MCS Sports Boosters and Black Lake Fish & Game Club.

Mr. Ritche wants to become a Board of Education member because he wants what is best for the community’s children and wants to serve the community as they support the school district.

Mr. Ritchie says that he enjoys communicating with and hearing various opinions from other members on the board. He hopes to work together with school administrators and staff to continue supporting the community and to ensure that students are provided with the education and skills to achieve success.

 

There will be three (3) Board of Education seats at large for three-year terms (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027).  BOE Candidate Packets can be picked up at the Main Office.  Packets are due to the District Clerk by 5 p.m. on April 22.  Please complete the top sheet when you pick up your packet and leave it with the Main Office Secretary.

To be eligible to vote, a person must be:

• A citizen of the United States, at least eighteen years old;
• A resident of the School District for at least 30 days; and
• Must not be prohibited from voting under the provisions of Section 5-106 of the Election Law.

ABSENTEE BALLOTS

Qualified voters who are unable to personally appear at the polling place may receive an absentee ballot. To request an absentee ballot application, please contact District Clerk Stacey Basford at [email protected] or call (315) 375-8814, ext. 21001.

Applicants requesting absentee ballot applications must provide the following information:

1.       Name and resident address, including street and number, and any town and rural delivery route.
2.       On the day of the election, they will meet the qualifications of a voter.
3.       That they will be unable to personally appear to vote because they are or will be:
4.       A patient in a hospital, or unable due to illness or physical disability;
5.       Out of town because of their duties, occupation, business, or studies;
6.       On vacation outside the District; or
7.       Incarcerated.

Applications must be received in the District Office at least seven (7) days prior to election, by May 17, 2024, for ballot mailing.  Ballots must be received at the District Office, Morristown Central School, 408 Gouverneur Street – PO Box 217, Morristown, NY  13664, prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

EARLY VOTING MAIL BALLOTS

On September 20, 2023, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Chapter 481 enacting the New York Early Mail Voter Act. Qualified voters can request an early voting mail ballot application from District Clerk Stacey Basford at [email protected] or call (315) 375-8814, ext. 21001. Completed applications must be received in the District Office at least seven (7) days prior to the election, by May 14, 2024, for ballot mailing. Ballots must be received at the District Office, Morristown Central School, 408 Gouverneur Street – PO Box 217, Morristown, NY 13664, prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

MILITARY BALLOTS

Military ballots may be applied for by qualified voters by requesting an application from District Clerk Stacey Basford at [email protected] or call (315) 375-8814, ext. 21001. Completed applications for military ballots must be received by the Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 25, 2024. In a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, fax, or email. An individual will qualify as a military voter if they (1) are a qualified voter of the State of New York, who is in actual military service, and by reason of such military service is absent from the District on the day of the election, or is a voter who is discharged from military service within 30 days of an election; or (2) a spouse, parent, child, or dependent of such service member who is a qualified voter and is absent due to accompanying or being with the military service member. Ballots must be received at the District Office, Morristown Central School, 408 Gouverneur Street – PO Box 217, Morristown, NY 13664, prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.