Polls will be open from 2PM to 9PM in the Middle School Foyer
On Tuesday, May 17, Voorheesville Central School District residents will vote on a proposed $28,146,611 budget for the 2022-23 school year. The proposed plan would increase spending next year by $1,192,160 (4.42%) and result in an estimated tax rate increase of less than 1%.
Continued growth in the taxable values due to new residential and commercial construction will keep the individual tax rate increase lower than the projected tax levy increase of 2.50%. The tax levy is well below the district’s 4.16% tax levy increase allowed under the state’s property tax cap law, meaning the district will need a simple majority vote (50% plus one vote) for budget approval.
The proposed budget maintains all current programs and services for students, while also adding a new section of kindergarten and a teaching assistant due to enrollment growth. It includes a plan for additional staffing at the middle school to support new business classes, and the purchase of interactive technology to better position the district to offer 1:1 learning. When combined with a new reading program and other digital tools, it will open up multiple ways to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
Other main areas behind the proposed budget increase include the first debt payment for the capital project approved in 2018, and technology upgrades for our PAC and Large Gymnasium in the elementary school.
There are two open seats on the Voorheesville Board of Education with four candidates running: Vinny Commisso, Argi O’Leary, Erika Smitkin, and Robyn Willoughby. The two candidates with the highest number of votes will be elected to serve for four years.
In addition, voters have an opportunity to decide whether to approve a measure to bring student voice to the Board of Education – a high school student would serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the BOE. There is also a proposal to purchase three buses and a work truck.
Learn more about the proposal on our Budget and Finance page
Click to read required budget summary information for 2022-23