Don’t forget to vote! Polls will be open on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from Noon to 8 p.m. in the Warrensburg Jr./Sr. High School Gym (103 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885).

Learn more about the 2025-26 budget

Each spring, the Warrensburg Central School District Board of Education adopts a proposed budget for the upcoming school year, which requires voter approval. The budget will be discussed at the meetings listed below, and a public hearing will be held on May 12 at 6 pm in the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium, 103 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885.

You will receive a community newsletter in your mailbox informing you of the proposed budget. You can view the digital, printable version here.

Budget At-A-Glance

• Total Budget = $23,765,514
• Budget Increase = $27,769 / 0.12%
• Tax Levy Increase = $161,335 / 2%

Budget Breakdown

Expenses in a school budget can be broken into the three categories; program, capital, and admininstrative.

Program = 73.8%

• Program covers expenses related to educating students, including classroom instruction, services for students with special needs, Career and Technical Education programs, library services, the nurse’s office, computer-assisted instruction, guidance and counseling services, athletics and extracurricular activities, and transportation.

Capital = 18.3%

• This component includes all expenses necessary for the operation and maintenance of school facilities. It covers costs such as maintenance and custodial staff, utilities, and debt payments for building projects.

Administrative = 7.9%

• This component includes expenses necessary to manage district affairs including building-level supervision, business office operations, school-tohome communications, the Board of Education, the Superintendent, the District Clerk, and legal/auditing fees.

What is in the proposed budget?
The Warrensburg CSD Board of Education and administrative team have worked collaboratively throughout the school year to develop a budget proposal that is both fiscally responsible to taxpayers and aligned with the needs and goals stated in our Long-Range Plan.

The proposed budget will not only support the student pathway programs that have empowered students to explore potential careers while still in our classrooms, but also position the district for a strong fiscal future. In light of anticipated changes in aid structures, rising costs and shifting enrollment, this investment in our financial well-being will help ensure the district can continue to responsively serve future generations of students and our community.

The proposed 2025-26 budget of $23,765,514 reflects a $27,769 (0.12%) increase over the 2024–25 school year. This proposal would support strategic developments in our key areas of academics, wellness, community engagement and character development. The proposed tax levy for the 2025-26 school year is $8,228,078, which is below the district’s state-mandated tax levy limit. The proposed tax levy amount is a 2% increase over the 2024-25 school year.

• 2025-26 Public Budget Packet (copies are available in the main offices of the Elementary School, Jr/Sr High School and the Richards Library)

Also On The Ballot…

Lease Two Diesel Buses

WCSD is seeking approval to lease three 66-passenger buses for a five-year term at an annual cost that would not exceed $62,000. Buses run on both diesel and gas. Leasing buses has proven to be an effective and economical way to ensure that the district has the fleet to get students to and from school, to athletic events, and to field trips.
Purchase Tractor for Snow Removal

Approval to expend up to $56,000 from the Equipment and Bus/Vehicles Reserve Fund previously established to purchase a Ventrac Tractor for snow removal.

Two Board of Education Seats

Voters will be asked to elect two community members to the Board of Education. The seats are currently held by Laurie Rinke Langworthy and Dani Oliver. The term begins on July 1, 2025, and ends on June 30, 2029. The following candidate is running:

• Laurie Rinke Langworthy

Richards Library Budget

School district public libraries may present their budget on school district ballots to conserve resources. The library budget vote is separate from the school budget vote, but encompasses the same voters. For more information about the 2025-2026 Richards Library Budget, visit their website.