Understanding the Budget
2025-2026 Budget Re-vote
The Board of Education voted to hold a Budget Re-vote on a modified budget on Tuesday, June 17th from 12-9 pm at the Vernon Town Hall, Verona Fire Station, and Sherrill CAC.
To learn more:
- Preview the VVS 2025-2026 Budget Re-vote Newsletter
- Newsletters will arrive in mailboxes after the Public Hearing (by New York State regulation)
- View the May 20th Budget Vote Exit Poll results
- Join the VVS Community Group to have information e-mailed or texted to you
School Budget Information and Community Budget Resources
Please find in the links below information that may assist you in learning more about the VVS School District Proposed Budget and school district budgets in general. We hope that you will find this information helpful, and as always feel free to contact the VVS District Office at 315-829-2520 with any other questions regarding the VVS School District Budget.
2025-2026 Budget Re-vote Hearing Presentation
2025-2026 School District Budget Vote & Board of Education Election Information
Board of Education Election:
There are three Board of Education Members' seat whose term is expiring. There are two incumbent candidates running for re-election, and three at-large candidates. Information regarding each candidate can be found in the district's Budget Newsletter.
Budget Summary Information:
The Board of Education has approved a proposed 2025-26 school year budget in the amount of $48,328,969.
The Board of Education has approved a proposed 2025-26 school year levy in the amount of $17,686,672.
To further offset the levy increase, the Board of Education has allocated the use of its fund balance and reserves in the amount of $3,073,515.
The percentage of the budget allocated for administrative functions is 8.34% of the proposed 2025-26 school year budget.
Additional budget information is provided below. Questions regarding the budget vote and election should be directed to Ms. Tamara Whooten, District Clerk at 315-829-2520 ext. 7101, or Mr. Mark Wixson, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations at 315-829-2520 ext. 7201.
Voter Eligibility & Registration
Before you vote, please check to make sure you are a registered voter and know your voting location (based on your home residence). To help verify voter registration and location, VVS is providing a tool that community members can use. Please use the following link in preparation for the school budget vote and election:https://vip.ntsteamed.com/. Residents who arrive at the wrong polling location will be directed to their designated location to vote.
VVS community members need to meet three criteria in order to vote on the 2025-2026 budget. They must be: 1.A citizen of the United States, 2.Eighteen years of age or older, and 3.A resident within the district for a period of 30 days before the election.
School Budget Information and Community Budget Resources
School Budget Information and Community Budget Resources
Please find in the links below information that may assist you in learning more about the VVS School District Proposed Budget and school district budgets in general. We hope that you will find this information helpful, and as always feel free to contact the VVS District Office at 315-829-2520 with any other questions regarding the VVS School District Budget.
- 2025-2026 Budget Hearing Presentation
- 2025-2026 Budget Newsletter
- 2025-2026 Budget Notice, Tri-Part Budget, and Fiscal Supplements
- School Report Card and Supplement
- School Budgets 101
- New York State Tax Levy Limit
- Understanding Your Tax Bill pt I
- Understanding Your Tax Bill pt II
- Reserve Funds
- Education Mandates
- STAR Program Updates
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