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Salem board approves proposed $17.87 million budget for May 19 vote
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Summary
The Salem Central School District board approved a proposed $17,870,287 budget for 2026–27 and will present it to voters at the district’s annual meeting on May 19, 2026; the plan carries a 2.65% tax-levy increase and includes authorization to purchase up to three buses.
The Salem Central School District board voted to present a $17,870,287 proposed budget for the 2026–27 school year to district voters at the annual meeting on May 19, 2026. The proposal carries a projected tax-levy increase of 2.65 percent, which the board said requires approval by a simple majority of voters.
At the meeting, the presiding officer read the motion to approve the property tax report card and the budget presentation to the public. The resolution also authorized the district to seek up to $575,000 for the acquisition of up to three school buses; the board said the final bus cost will not exceed that sum.
Board members discussed the timing and mechanics of the vote and related outreach. The business office said the district will publish a budget newsletter, mail postcards to district addresses and post the state property tax report card to inform voters. Officials noted some targeted mailings will be sent to addresses not covered by bulk routes.
The board also reviewed the near-term schedule: public hearings and informational mailings before the vote, and a special meeting to accept vote results shortly after May 19 if needed. The district did not finalize all implementation details at the meeting and indicated further logistics and precise vote procedures will be posted on the district website.
Motion and vote details recorded in the minutes show the board advanced the proposed budget to the public for the May 19 vote. The board asked administration to continue outreach to ensure voters understand key terms and the timeline.
