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In New York state, local school boards must annually develop a balanced school budget proposal and put it up for a public vote on the third Tuesday in May. District expenses may include salaries and benefits, curriculum, staff development, facilities maintenance and operation, transportation and debt service. Revenue includes state funding, federal funding, property taxes and appropriated fund balance.
Click here to view the 2026-27 Budget Development Calendar
Salmon River CSD 2026-2027 Budget
On May 19, 2026, Salmon River Central School District voters approved the proposed 2026-2027 school budget, the transportation proposition, and elected members to the Board of Education.
Propositions
2026-2027 School Budget
A $42,616,026 budget for the 2026-2027 school year that represents a 2.83% increase in spending and includes a 2% tax levy increase.
School Bus Purchase Proposition
Authorization to purchase and finance eight school buses at a total cost not to exceed $1,400,000. This supports the district’s long-term bus replacement plan to maintain student safety and ensure reliable transportation.
2026 Budget Results
Budget Vote
Pass or Fail? Pass
Yes Votes: 133
No Votes: 60
% of Approval: 69%
Bus Proposition
Pass or Fail? Pass
Yes Votes: 131
No Votes: 62
% of Approval: 68%
Board of Education Election
There was one seat open during the Board of Education Election. Sarah Mitchell was elected to this seat.
- Sarah Mitchell = 146
The elected candidate will serve a term beginning July 1, 2026.
2026-27 Budget Links
Fiscal Transparency
Our district is committed to fiscal transparency with all stakeholders. Each year, the district’s financial statements are reviewed by an independent auditor as required by New York State. After the audit is completed, it is reviewed by the Audit Committee and accepted by the Board of Education. In addition, New York State requires that school districts submit a detailed annual statement of the total funding allocation for each school in the district. Audited financial statements and the annual fiscal transparency report are available
Visit our Fiscal Transparency page to view local and state audits.
Budget & Finance Links
Business office
Natascha Jock
School Business Executive
Phone: (518) 358-6608
Shannon Snyder
District Treasurer
Phone: (518) 358-6612
Lindsay Chapman
Human Resource Clerk
Phone: (518) 358-6614
Zeta Kuretz
Payroll Clerk
Phone: (518) 358-6616
Ashley White
Accounts Payable
Phone: (518) 358-6608
Jacoba Freeman
Internal Claims Auditor
Phone: (518) 358-6669
Budget Archive
- 2025-26 (Total Amount: $41,444,974)
- 2024-25 (Total Amount: $38,673,194)
- 2023-24 (Total Amount: $36,887,087)
- 2022-23 (Total Amount: $33,625,827)
- 2021-22 (Total Amount: $34,339,754)
- 2020-21 (Total Amount: $34,061,334)
- 2019-20 (Total Amount: $34,061,334)
Finance By The Numbers
$42,616,026
2026-27 budget
43.72%
Funding allocated to Instruction
90.16%
state aid
2%
Tax Levy Increase