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2026-27 Budget Vote & BOE Election Unofficial Results

Dear Holland Community,

Together with the Board of Education, I want to sincerely thank each of you for your continued support of our district and one of the gems of this community. I assure you a thoughtful, conservative, responsible budget was passed, and we look forward to the work ahead. Always moving forward, focusing on what's best for kids!

With gratitude,

Cathy Fabiatos, Superintendent

The Holland Board of Education

Proposition 1 - 2026-27 Budget: 145 Yes, 74 No - PASSED

Proposition 2 - Purchase of Fleet Vehicles: 163 Yes, 57 No - PASSED

Proposition 3 - Establishment of Capital Reserves: 140 Yes, 73 No - PASSED

*Board Member Election - Two Vacancies for Five-Year Terms (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2031):

  • Richard Hope - 168 Votes
  • Brian Jones (Write-In) - 6 Votes
     
  • Taina Hoffman (Write-In) - 5 Votes
  • Michael Farrell (Write-In) - 4 Votes
  • Judi Geer (Write-In) - 2 Votes
  • Kelly Kensy (Write-In) - 2 Votes
  • Daniel Bogucki (Write-In) - 1 Vote
  • Lynette Cracchiola (Write-In) - 1 Vote
  • Lisa Freeman (Write-In) - 1 Vote
  • Scott Hunt (Write-In) - 1 Vote
  • Alex Kick (Write-In) - 1 Vote
  • Barb Lowe (Write-In) - 1 Vote
  • Amy Lukasik (Write-In) - 1 Vote
  • Jared Weber (Write-In) - 1 Vote
  • Marty Wilke (Write-In) - 1 Vote
The superintendent speaking into the camera.
Budget Messages From Superintendent Cathy Fabiatos

▶️ Proposition One:

 

▶️ Proposition Two:

▶️ Proposition Three:

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2 Upcoming BOE Vacancies

Interested in running for the Board of Education?

There will be two upcoming vacancies on the Holland Central School District BOE. Both seats carry five-year terms of office running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. These positions will be filled during the Budget Vote and Board Member Election on May 19, 2026.

Those pursuing a seat may obtain informational packets at the Business Office beginning Monday, March 2. Packets are available for pickup during regular business hours, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. To appear on the ballot, candidates must submit their completed petitions with the required signatures by 5 p.m. on April 20, 2026. For more information, please contact District Clerk Sue Radecki at 716-537-8209.

Prospective board members can learn more about the election process and the legal issues of school board leadership at a free workshop provided by the Erie County Association of School Boards. Visit ecasb.org/copy-of-upcoming-events. 🔗

A flyer for a prospective board member workshop.
Can you see yourself being a School Board Member?
A flyer for a prospective board member workshop.