A message from the superintendent
On behalf of the Board of Education and myself, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to our dedicated staff, committed parents and supportive community members for your ongoing support. Your commitment to our students’ success is truly inspiring and your partnership is invaluable. We look forward to continuing to work together to nurture our students’ potential and pave the way for their success.
We are pleased to report that despite the challenges posed by the expiration of federal stimulus funds, our District remains in a healthy financial position. Through prudent financial management and long-range strategic planning over the years, we have been able to build upon our programs and services for our students, as well as improve building facilities and safety and invest in new initiatives such as green energy.
Our school budget is not just a financial document; it reflects our values, mission, and commitment to providing the best possible education while responsibly managing financial resources. We are proud of the budget that has been developed which minimizes the local tax impact, ensures operating expenses are appropriately aligned with sustainable revenues and provides students with the level of support and resources they deserve. We remain committed to making the most of every dollar and finding creative solutions to meet the needs of our students, one budget decision at a time.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to another new school year filled with student success at Salmon River!
Sincerely,
Dr. Stanley Harper
Vote
The district budget vote is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, from noon-8 p.m. in the Salmon River Central School Board Room located at 637 County Route 1 in Fort Covington. Please enter at Door #4. You can learn more about the 2024-25 budget proposal by visiting the School Budget Information section of the district website.
>>View the 2024-25 Salmon River Central School District Budget Newsletter
Voter qualifications
In order to vote in the May 21 election, you must be:
- At least 18 years old
- A U.S. citizen
- A District resident at least 30 days prior to the vote
Early voting and absentee ballots
Absentee ballot voting is available. The new Early Mail Voter Act effective Jan. 1, 2024, also allows for early voting via mail without any reasons needed for voting early. You must fill out an application to vote by early voting or absentee ballot. There are separate applications for voting by early voting or absentee ballot, but the application process and deadlines are the same for both.
To obtain an application or for more information, call the District Clerk’s Office at 518-358-6614.
If you would like a ballot mailed to you, your application must be received by 5 p.m. on May 14, 2024 (seven days prior to the budget vote). If you plan to pick up your ballot, your application must be received by 5 p.m. on May 20, 2024 (one day prior to the vote). The completed ballot must be received by 5 p.m. on May 21, 2024 (the day of the vote).
On the ballot
- 2024-25 Budget Proposal
- Shall the annual school budget, in the amount of $38,673,194 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, as prepared by the Board of Education and filed at its office, be adopted and the requisite portion thereof be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the district?
- Proposition No. 1
- RESOLVED, that the Salmon River Central School District is hereby authorized to purchase and finance student transport vehicles, and expend a total sum not to exceed $800,000, which is estimated to be the total maximum cost thereof.
- Proposition No. 2
- RESOLVED, Shall the Board of Education undertake a project consisting of the construction and installation of an approximately 16 acre, 5 megawatt solar array at a total maximum estimated cost of $16,000,000.
- Board of Education Election
- The School Board election will be held on May 21 to elect three members to five-year terms on the Salmon River Board of Education commencing on July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2029.
- Term A: Agnes (Sweets) Jacobs (incumbent)
- Term B: Shelley Jacobs (incumbent)
- Term C: Write In Candidate
- The School Board election will be held on May 21 to elect three members to five-year terms on the Salmon River Board of Education commencing on July 1, 2024 and expiring on June 30, 2029.
