Budget & Finance - Salmon River Central School District

In New York state, local school boards must annually develop a balanced school budget proposal and put it up for a public vote on the third Tuesday in May. District expenses may include salaries and benefits, curriculum, staff development, facilities maintenance and operation, transportation and debt service. Revenue includes state funding, federal funding, property taxes and appropriated fund balance.

Click here to view the 2026-27 Budget Development Calendar

Salmon River CSD 2026-2027 Budget Vote Information

On May 19, 2026, Salmon River Central School District voters will be asked to consider the proposed 2026-2027 school budget, a transportation proposition, and a Board of Education election.

Propositions

2026-2027 School Budget

A $42,616,026 budget for the 2026-2027 school year that represents a 2.83% increase in spending and includes a 2% tax levy increase.

School Bus Purchase Proposition
Authorization to purchase and finance eight school buses at a total cost not to exceed $1,400,000. This supports the district’s long-term bus replacement plan to maintain student safety and ensure reliable transportation.

Board of Education Election

Voters will elect one member to the Board of Education. This seat is currently held by Craig Jock, who is not seeking re-election.

The candidates are:

Krystal Lemay
Sarah Mitchell

The elected candidate will serve a term beginning July 1, 2026.

Important Dates

Budget Hearing: May 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Budget Vote: May 19, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

2026-27 Budget Links

2026-27 Budget

6 photo collage:
Top left: An aerial view of a football field
Top Right: A student kneeling before a garden laying brick with another student in the background shoveling in a wheel barrow
Middle Right: Dozens of students sitting in chairs wearing graduation attire with three flags flying high above them
Middle Left: Three girls sitting on a playground posing for a photo
Bottom Left: Students inside a gymnasium playing
Bottom Right: Several young students running in a gym with some older students wearing native attire

Fiscal Transparency

Our district is committed to fiscal transparency with all stakeholders. Each year, the district’s financial statements are reviewed by an independent auditor as required by New York State. After the audit is completed, it is reviewed by the Audit Committee and accepted by the Board of Education. In addition, New York State requires that school districts submit a detailed annual statement of the total funding allocation for each school in the district. Audited financial statements and the annual fiscal transparency report are available

Visit our Fiscal Transparency page to view local and state audits.

Budget & Finance Links

Business office

Natascha Jock
School Business Executive
Phone: (518) 358-6608

Shannon Snyder
District Treasurer
Phone: (518) 358-6612

Lindsay Chapman
Human Resource Clerk
Phone: (518) 358-6614

Zeta Kuretz
Payroll Clerk
Phone: (518) 358-6616

Ashley White
Accounts Payable
Phone: (518) 358-6608

Jacoba Freeman
Internal Claims Auditor
Phone: (518) 358-6669

Budget Archive

2025-26 (Total Amount: $41,444,974)
2024-25 (Total Amount: $38,673,194)
2023-24 (Total Amount: $36,887,087)
2022-23 (Total Amount: $33,625,827)
2021-22 (Total Amount: $34,339,754)
2020-21 (Total Amount: $34,061,334)
2019-20 (Total Amount: $34,061,334)

Finance By The Numbers

$41,444,974

2025-26 budget

43.72%

Funding allocated to Instruction

90.16%

state aid

2%

Tax Levy Increase