2023-24 School Budget Information
In New York state, local school boards must develop a balanced school budget proposal annually and put it up for a public vote on the third Tuesday in May (Tuesday, May 16). 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.
Budget Fast Facts
If you are not a registered voter, you can register Thursday, May 11, 2023, between 11:00 am & 5:00 pm in the High School lobby. Voters must be 18 years of age, a US citizen, and a resident of the district for 30 days.
Previous public presentations, as well as other budget-related documents, can be found by clicking here. Questions can also be submitted to Sandra Clohessy, Assistant Superintendent for Business, (click here to email). As always, we thank our community for their continued support of public education, as evidenced by your support in successfully passing our school budget for the past 14 years.
Highlights:
- Has been constructed with the goal of continuing to preserve student and enhance opportunities
- Continues shared services when appropriate and continues to align program needs with student population
- Maintains a safe and secure environment for students and staff
- Includes the 5 year renewal of the Sarah Wells lease
- Includes the 5 year renewal of the transportation contract
- Includes an Interfund Transfer to Capital for:
- Renovations and repairs to the natatorium, pool and related items
- Capital Outlay project for various floor replacements district-wide
- Within the tax levy cap of 2.85% which requires a 50% + 1 majority
By The Numbers:
Transportation Proposition:
- Bus replacement plan includes 9 - 72 passenger buses as part of the 10 year replacement plan.
2023-2024 Proposed Budget:
- $124,356, 502
- The tax levy is within the New York State Tax Levy Cap
2023-24 Budget Calendar
May 11, 2023
- Campaign Expense filing to District Clerk (5 days prior to vote)
- Last day of voter registration
- Last day for absentee applications to be received if the ballot is to be mailed to the voters
May 12, 2023
- Public Notice #4
May 16, 2023
- Budget Vote and Annual District Meeting
- (6 am to 9 pm High School Gym)
- Board to adopt 2023-24 Budget Vote Results
Budget 101
Contact Us
2023-24 Budget Documents
Previous Years Budget Documents
Financial Transparency Reports
- NYS Education Department ESSA Financial Transparency
- 2019-20 Washingtonville CSD ESSA Financial Transparency Report
- NYS Division of the Budget: School Financial Transparency Report
Audit Reports
- 2021-22 External Audit Report
- 2020-21 External Audit Report
- 2019-20 Internal Audit Report (Includes Corrective Action Plan)
- 2019-20 External Audit Report
- 2018-19 External Audit Report
- 2018-19 Internal Audit Report
NYSED School Report Cards
- Washingtonville CSD Accountability Summary
- Washingtonville High School Accountability Summary
- Washingtonville Middle School Accountability Summary
- Little Britain Elementary Accountability Summary
- Round Hill Elementary Accountability Summary
- Taft Elementary Accountability Summary
Accessibility statement: If you have any difficulty accessing these documents, please contact the District Treasurer for an alternative format: (845) 497-4000, ext. 27039.