Proposition 1

On Tuesday, May 20, voters in the Scotia-Glenville Central School District rejected the district’s proposed budget of $67,128,658 for the 2025-26 school year. The budget required 60% approval, which equated to 1,314 votes. However, it received only 1,206 votes, amounting to 55% of the total.

Proposition 2

The second proposition, which aimed to support an Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Project (with no impact on the 2025-26 tax levy) also failed. This proposition garnered only 1,025 votes, or 47%.

Next Steps

The Board of Education is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 22 to determine the next steps.

The Board of Education now faces a decision on whether to present a revised budget proposal for a revote by June 17 or adopt a contingent budget. A contingent budget cannot increase the tax levy from the previous year, resulting in a reduction of revenue to $1,699,295—less than what is necessary to maintain current programs, positions, and services.

Additionally, a contingent budget would limit spending on new equipment and restrict community access to the school building.

School Board Starting July 2025

In Board of Education news, voters elected incumbent Kimberly C. Talbot to a third term and Michael J. Torelli to his first term. Both will serve three-year terms starting on July 1.