Yorktown Central School District unveils preliminary budget with modest increases, final vote set for May 19

An unidentified district presenter outlined a preliminary budget that the Yorktown Central School District said is roughly halfway complete and subject to change, with the board set to adopt a final budget in April.

The presentation grouped spending into four main areas: general support; facilities, operations and maintenance; employee benefits; and transportation. The district said materials and slide details will be posted on the district website for public review.

On general support, the presenter said the category — which includes the Board of Education and District Clerk, the superintendent’s office and public communications, the business office, auditing and legal services, and human resources — is projected to rise about $227,000, a 5.6% increase over the current year. The presenter also noted salary adjustments for 63 non‑represented employees are budgeted within the business administration line.

The presenter emphasized the numbers are preliminary and based on a rollover of existing staff; potential staffing additions or reductions are not yet included. Key upcoming dates listed by the district are March 2 (tax cap update, technology, athletics), March 16 (instruction presentations), March 23 (superintendent’s formal recommendation), April 20 (board adoption of the final budget), May 11 (required budget hearing), and May 19 (budget vote and trustee election).

The presentation did not include any formal motions or votes during the session. The district invited questions and said staff will be available to respond as the budget process continues.