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Budget

2023-24 school year budget development

Timeline

  • January-March 2023: District administration and the Board of Education work to develop a budget for the 2023-24 school year
  • March 15, 2023 – Public Hearing on Transportation, Building and Grounds and Instructional Program Budgets, 6 p.m., Regular Board of Education Meeting to Follow Public Hearing
  • April 17, 2023 – Deadline for petitions to run for the Board of Education – due by 5 p.m.; more information
  • May 3, 2023 – Public Hearing to Present Budget, 7 p.m., Regular Board of Education Meeting to Follow Public Hearing
  • Early May: Proposed Budget information mailed to district residents
  • May 16, 2023– Budget and Board Candidate Vote, Harry Hoag School Gym, 1 p.m.-9 p.m.

2022-23 (current) school year budget information

Read news post about May 2022 vote on the budget and Board of Education

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    2021-22 Budget Information

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    2020-21 Budget Information

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      2019-20 Budget Information

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        School Taxes

        School property tax rates are set in August for the upcoming school year. Tax rates are based on the total tax levy in the voter-approved school budget, the state-determined equalization rates, and assessment rolls for each town.

        School property taxes are due Oct. 31 each year. Payments that are mailed must be postmarked no later than Oct. 31.

        View your tax bill | STAR exemptions website

        Budget Voter Requirements

        • U.S. citizen
        • School district resident for at least 30 days
        • 18 years of age

        District NYS Report Card

        Voting by absentee ballot

        Absentee ballot applications may be obtained from the District Clerk from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays. Completed applications are due with the District Clerk at least seven days before the vote and election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the vote and election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on the day of the vote.