Berne-Knox-Westerlo voters passed the proposed 2018-19 school budget by a margin of 583 to 285 on May 15 with 67% approving. The bus proposition passed by a margin of 620 to 242 with 72% approving. Randy Bashwinger was elected to serve a three-year term on the Board of Education with 444 votes. Lillian Sisson-Chrysler came in second with 400 votes.
“Thank you to the community for your ongoing support,” said Superintendent Tim Mundell after the vote. “Congratulations to Mr. Bashwinger on winning the seat in the Board. Thank you to Mrs. Sisson-Chrysler for your service.”