Shape Our Schools' Future: Vote on Middleburgh's $24.9M Budget Proposal This May 21

On May 21, voters in the Middleburgh Central School District will decide on a proposed school budget for the 2024-25 academic year. The budget is set at $24,900,000 and includes a 2.42% increase in spending, or an additional $587,510 from last year. This budget maintains all current educational programs and includes a tax levy increase of 1.50%, amounting to $153,836. Voting will be held at the Senior High School Gym Lobby from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The budget plan relies mainly on New York State Foundation Aid and local property taxes. The tax levy increase is below the district’s maximum limit of 2.01%, requiring only a simple majority for approval. This follows the rejection of a proposal to cut the district's Foundation Aid by 9%.

The district also plans to use $921,815 from its fund balance to support the budget. This balance consists of surplus funds from the general fund.

During the vote, residents will also consider three propositions. The first is to buy three new 65-passenger diesel buses for no more than $488,000, with about 76.1% covered by state aid. The second proposition is to create a 10-year Bus and Vehicle Reserve Fund with a $2 million cap for future vehicle purchases and charging stations, supporting the state’s goal for a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035.

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