May 20, 2012

Voters approve $20.15 million 2012-13 school year budget by margin of 56 to 44 percent

Voters in the Middleburgh Central School District approved the district’s proposed 2012-13 budget on Tuesday, May 15. The final total was 478 yes votes to 368 no votes (56 percent to 44 percent). MORE

Budget Q&A

Answers to frequently asked questions about the 2012-13 budget are available here.

Board Adopts Proposed 2012-13 Budget

On Wednesday, April 18, the Middleburgh Central School District Board of Education approved a $20,150,481 budget for the 2012-13 school year. The proposed budget decreases spending by 0.18 percent, or $35,980 from the current school year, and would raise increase the tax levy by 2.39 percent.

Comprehensive Budget Package Available Online

The line-by-line proposed 2012-13 budget, budget presentation, budget notice and fiscal and academic report cards are available here.

Details on the 2012-13 Bus Proposition

On May 15, in addition to voting on the Middleburgh Central School District budget for 2012-13, residents will also decide on a special proposition for the five-year lease of two 66-passenger school busses for a total net annual cost of $5,745 after state aid reimbursement. MORE

Community Budget Update

Thanks to those who joined us for a community budget update on Tuesday, April 3. The presentation is now available online. VIEW PRESENTATION

MCSD Answers Your Questions

For more information about the feasibility study, district efficiency efforts, state and federal mandates, school taxes, FEMA aid and budget development, check out our FAQ. If you have a question you would like the district to answer in our FAQ, please email communications specialist Kate Geurin kathryn.geurin@middleburghcsd.org

Feb. 28 Community Forum Budget Presentation

The full budget presentation given by Superintendent of Schools Michele Weaver at the community budget forum on Feb. 28 is now available online. A full summary report will be posted shortly. VIEW PRESENTATION - PDF

Understanding New York's New Property Tax Levy "Cap"

Key facts and resources outlining the facts and myths behind the new Tax Levy Limit. MORE

Community Members Discuss Priorities for the Future of MCSD

On January 25, 2012, more than 40 community members attended Middleburgh Central School District’s District Update and Community Conversation, held in the High School Auditorium. A summary report from the conversations is now available online.  MORE

2012-13 Budget Calendar

2011-12 Budget Archive

The proposed 2011-12 budget was APPROVED by a 475 to 395 vote, 54.6% to 45.4%.

[Line-by-line proposed budget for 2011-12-PDF]

[2011-12 budget newsletter - PDF]

Complete 2011-12 Budget News Archive