2020-21 School Budget Vote
On Monday, May 11, 2020, the Greenwich Central School District Board of Education is expected to take action, at it's virtual meeting, on a proposed 2020-2021 budget of $21,976,710. This plan represents a zero budget-to-budget increase from the approved 2019-2020 budget of $21,976,71.
An Executive order in New York State recently established the new statewide budget vote date as June 9,2020. A postcard with budget vote details will be sent to all residences in the district. This year, voting will be done by absentee ballot only. All qualified Greenwich voters are eligible to vote. Ballots will be automatically sent to all voters from the last four district polls. If you want to vote and are an eligible voter, but have not participated in the school vote in the past, please contact District Clerk Denise Smith at (518) 692-9542 or by email at [email protected] to request a ballot.
The COVID-19 shutdown has significantly impacted this year's budget planning process. Superintendent Mark Fish said, "We are developing the budget in phases due to the uncertainty of state aid revenue this year. Phase 1 and 2 reductions have already eliminated $762,237 in expenses from our original draft budget. The reductions have been accomplished through retirement attrition, supply cuts and other efficiencies." According to New York State, there could be additional restrictions in state aid throughout the year. "We are planning for other phases of reductions just in case. We need to present a fiscally responsible plan for the public to consider on June 9, 2020." The proposed plan represents a 1.91% tax levy increase which is at the tax cap limit. "This represents an annual commitment we make to the community when we build our budget."
Notice Of Annual Meeting, Budget Vote and Election
School Budget at a glance
Click here to see what's on the BALLOT
2020-21 Budget Proposal
2020-21 Tax Cap & Levy Information
The "Tax Cap" in New York State
New York places restrictions on how school districts (and municipalities) may increase their tax levies. It requires at least 60 percent voter approval for a school budget if the proposed tax levy increase exceeds a threshold, known as the tax levy limit, which is unique to each district and calculated using a state formula. The 2020-2021 tax levy does not exceed the "Cap".
Information on Property Tax Levy Cap
Presentations
- Budget Hearing, 2020
- Budget Workshop, May 4, 2020
- BOE Meeting, April 21, 2020 Budget Update
- BOE Meeting, March 16, 20120 - Elementary, JSHS, Athletics & Co-Curricular
- BOE Meeting, February 10, 2020 - Technology 2020, Facilities 2020, Transportation 2020
- BOE Meeting, January 13, 2020 Budget Overview
Reference Information
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Budget Vote Results
Budget Proposition
No 102
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Yes 460
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Equipment Proposition
No 150
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Yes 412
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Five Year
Board of Education Seat
Michael Conlin - 473
and (4) write-ins
Note: Due to the Covid 19 crisis and the financial hardship the residents of our community are experiencing, the Greenwich and Easton Libraries have made a joint decision to withdraw the proposition requesting additional funds. The libraries will continue to serve the community with the current appropriation of funds.
Supplemental Reports
2020-21 Proposed Tax Levy
$11,472,720
Tax Levy Increase
$215,097
1.91%
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