Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District residents approved the proposed $54,578,339 budget for the 2024-25 school year with a 68% percent approval, or 414 yes votes to 195 no votes.
The plan includes a spending increase of $1,029,853 or 1.92% and would result in an estimated tax rate increase of 4.26%. This estimated tax increase is below the district’s tax cap of 4.45% and required only a simple majority for the budget to be approved (50% plus one vote).
Three candidates were running for three seats on the school board for next year. Voters elected Melanie Potter onto the board with 476 votes, Daniel Baker with 476 votes, and Matthew Miller with 486 votes.
Voters also approved a $500,000 capital improvement project that will focus on the infrastructure within the transportation department. The improvements will include one bus lift that will be capable of lifting the newer, heavier buses and updated electrical service in the bus garage. The District will replace a second bus lift if sufficient funds remain within the project. There will be no increase in taxes due to this proposal since this capital project will replace our annual bus purchase expenditure.