On Tuesday, May 20, Waterville Central School District residents will vote on a proposed $23,127,669 spending plan for the 2025-26 school year. The proposed budget was thoroughly developed to support the district’s educational mission and meet the needs of all students – while remaining fiscally responsible to the community.
The budget proposal includes a 2.00% increase in the tax levy, which is consistent with prior year budgets. The tax levy reflects the portion of funding the district seeks to collect through local property taxes to help balance the overall budget.
Due to a limited Foundation Aid increase this year, the district is making targeted spending adjustments to address rising costs in programmatic services, employee benefits and operational expenses. The district will apply fund balance strategically to close remaining budget gaps.
The vote will be held May 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Waterville Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria, 381 Madison St., Waterville, NY 13480.
Additional information about the budget can be found on the district website.
Bus proposition
The ballot includes a proposition that, if approved, would authorize the purchase of school buses and a pickup truck at an estimated cost of $602,000.
Waterville Public Library proposition
The ballot includes a proposition that, if approved, would authorize the district to levy and collect a tax in the amount of $266,950 for the Waterville Public Library.
C.W. Clark Memorial Library proposition
The ballot includes a proposition that, if approved, would authorize the district to levy and collect a tax in the amount of $104,205 for the C.W. Clark Memorial Library.
Board of Education
Residents will also elect two members to the Waterville Board of Education. The seats are for three-year terms from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The candidates, in the order they are listed on the ballot, are Daniel Nichols and Laurie Zweifel.
You can read more information about the candidates here.
Waterville Public Library trustees
One person, Corrine Bishopp, is running for one of three open seats on the Waterville Public Library Board of Trustees.