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2025-2026 Budget Information

2025-2026 Budget Information

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.

In May, you will receive a community newsletter in your mailbox informing you of the proposed budget.

Also On The Ballot…

Lease Two Diesel Busses

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. If you are interested in running for a seat, please visit our How To Run For BOE page.

Richards Library Budget

Association 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 proposition surrounding the 2025-2026 Richards Library Budget, visit their website.

Voter Information

The school budget vote will take place from Noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, in the Warrensburg Jr./Sr. High School Gym (103 Schroon River Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885).

To be eligible to vote, residents must live in the school district for at least 30 days prior to the May 20 election, be at least 18 years of age and be a citizen of the United States. Residents may register to vote prior to voting on May 20.

Early Mail Ballots

Application Process: Applications for early mail ballots must be made at the Office of the District Clerk. This Early Mail Ballot Application can be filled out and sent to: carlozzin@wcsd.org or call (518)623-2861 x228 to initiate the process.

Availability of Ballot Issuance List: A list of all persons to whom early mail ballots have been issued will be available in the Office of the Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of elections, except Saturday. Sunday, or holidays.

Deadline: The application for an early mail ballot must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter.

Eligibility: Residents who are qualified voters of the School District are eligible to apply for an Early Mail Ballot.

Posting of List: The list of persons issued with early mail ballots will also be posted at the polling place on the day of the Annual Elections and Budget Vote.

Mail-in and Absentee Ballots

The district will provide mail-in and absentee ballots if requested by any qualified voter, and will provide absentee ballots for those previously identified on the county list. The New York Early Mail Voter Act allows registered voters to request a mail-in ballot. You can request an early voter ballot in person up to the day of the election.

 

Budget Meetings & Information

  • Budget Meeting #1:  February 10, 2025, at 5 pm in the Jr/Sr High School Library Media Center
  • Budget Meeting #2:  March 10, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Jr/Sr High School Library Media Center
  • Budget Meeting #3:  March 24, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Jr/Sr High School Library Media Center
  • Budget Meeting #4:  April 7, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the Jr/Sr High School Library Media Center
  • Adoption of Budget for Voter Approval (BOE Meeting):  April 21, 2025, at 6 pm in the Jr/Sr High School Library Media Center
    Public Hearing:  May 12, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium

Board of Education Election

Voters will be asked to elect two community members to the Board of Education. Each of the two terms begins on July 1, 2025, and ends on June 30, 2029.

Board petitions are now available for anyone interested in running. Those interested can pick up a packet at the District Office in the Jr/Sr High School (103 Schroon River Rd, Warrensburg) or print it from our Board of Education Facts webpage.

Running for School Board

Are you interested in running for the Board of Education? Below, you’ll find the petition form and essential information about the responsibilities and requirements for Board of Education members.

Petitions for nominations of Board of Education candidates must be submitted by April 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. 

Responsibilities of a Board Member

With schoolchildren always their ultimate focus, school board members act officially at the board table, working with other board members to serve students and accomplish the following:

  • Create a shared vision for the future of education
  • Set the direction of the school district to achieve the highest student performance
  • Provide rigorous accountability for student achievement results
  • Develop a budget and present it to the community, aligning district resources to improve achievement
  • Support a healthy school district culture for work and learning