Budget

2025-2026 Budget

The school budget vote will be held on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 1:00pm-9:00pm in the Middle School Cafeteria

2025-2026 Budget Newsletter

2025-2026 Proposed Budget

Williamson Central School District Budget FAQs

What is the proposed tax levy limit for 2025-2026?

The Tax Cap limit for the 2025-2026 school year is $12,548,645, reflecting a 2.80% increase. This reflects an increase of the tax levy by $341,250.

What is the difference between the tax levy and the tax rate?

The tax levy is the total amount of money a school district collects in taxes each year from all property owners in the district.

The tax rate is calculated by dividing the total tax levy by the total taxable assessed value in the community. Tax rates can change based on municipal assessments and state equalization rates, which are set in the summer. When new development occurs, the tax burden is spread across a larger tax base, which can lower individual tax bills.

How does the Governor's proposal impact state aid?

The Governor's proposal impacts state aid in several ways. Foundation Aid is set to increase by $1.46 billion statewide with a minimum district increase of 2%. Williamson's Foundation Aid is proposed to increase by 2.0%, or $186,012. School meals will remain free for all students under her proposal. Regarding technology, the Governor proposes a "bell-to-bell" prohibition on smart device use. Electric buses remain unaddressed in the Governor's proposals.

What is the plan for bus replacements?

Proposition 2 authorizes the use of the 2021 Transportation Vehicle Replacement Reserve to acquire new buses. This includes two 64-passenger buses, two 35-passenger buses, and one AWD Chrysler Pacifica totaling $660,620.28.

How could STAR reduce my school taxes?

The School Tax Relief (STAR) program provides partial school property tax savings for eligible homeowners in New York State. There are two STAR programs:

Basic STAR: Available to most homeowners on their primary residence.
Enhanced STAR: Provides greater savings for senior citizens meeting income requirements.

For eligibility details, visit: STAR Program.

Am I qualified to vote in the school budget and board of education vote?

You are qualified to vote if you are

18 years of age or older
A resident of the Williamson CSD for at least 30 days
A United States citizen
Not otherwise disqualified under Election Law Section 5-106

Where can I find more information?

For more information, community members can visit the website for 2025-2026 Budget Documents and review the Budget Video series. Copies of the proposed budget are now available in building offices for public review or click here.

Are there any BoE seat vacancies?

There are two BOE seat vacancies in 2025-26:

Expiring term of Ashtyn Mohanlall 3 year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028
Expiring term of Jamie Sonneville 3 year term, July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2028

There are two candidates running for the two BOE seat vacancies:

Sarah M. Schembri
Rae Verbridge

For more information about the Board of Education candidates for election, click here.

What are the Budget Propositions?

2025-2026 Budget Video Part 3: Expenditures

2025-2026 Budget Video Part 2: Revenues

2025-2026 Budget Video Part 1: What makes up our 3 part budget?

Budget Documents

2025-2026 Budget Documents

2024-2025 Budget Documents

2023-2024 Budget Documents

2022-2023 Budget Documents

2021-2022 Budget Documents

Budget Information

Voting Eligibility Information

Qualified Voters

Only qualified voters of the district may vote on propositions brought before an annual meeting and election or school district special meeting (vote).

To vote in an annual meeting and election or school district special meeting (vote), a voter does not need to be a registered voter to satisfy the legal definition of "qualified voter." Per NYS Educational Law, qualified voters must be:

A citizen of the United States,
At least 18 years old,
A resident of the district for at least 30 days prior to the vote, and
An individual who is not otherwise prohibited from voting under the provisions of section 5-106 of the Election Law (for example a person ruled mentally incompetent).

Note:

Eligible voters are not required to pay taxes (need not own property within the district in which they reside).
Eligible voters do not have to have children attending the public school.

Questions about voter eligibility? Please reach out to the District Clerk, Kelly Dixon, at kdixon@williamsoncentral.org.

Your Vote Matters

Military, Early Mail and Absentee Ballot Information

Applications for an Absentee Ballot may be obtained for the Williamson Central School District Annual Meeting and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. An absentee ballot is provided to any qualified voter who will be unable to vote in person due to illness or physical disability, hospitalization, incarceration (unless incarcerated for conviction of a felony), travel outside the voter's county or city of residence for employment or business reasons, studies, or vacation on the day of the election.

Absentee Ballot Applications 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, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be picked up personally by the voter. The voter's ballot must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025.

Military Voter Applications must be received by April 25, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Applications for an Early Mail Ballot may be obtained for the Williamson Central School District Annual Meeting and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2024. An early mail ballot is provided to any qualified voter who will not be able to vote in person. Each person must apply for themselves. It is a felony to make a false statement on an application for an early mail ballot, to attempt to cast an illegal ballot, or to help anyone cast an illegal ballot.

Early Mail Ballot Applications 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, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be picked up personally by the voter. The voter's ballot must be returned by 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO:

Office of the District Clerk
Williamson Central School District
PO Box 900
Williamson, NY 14589