Schalmont’s budget for 2025-2026 once again preserves all programs and opportunities for students, requires no cuts to faculty or staff, and invests in a new Pre-K program at the reopened Woestina Elementary.
After four straight years with no tax levy increase, the proposed 2025-26 budget includes a 1.75% increase.
Our community will vote on the proposed budget Tuesday, May 20 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the High School gym lobby.
“We would love to continue our streak of no tax levy increases but we want to ensure Schalmont’s finances are strong as we build our Pre-K program,” said Dr. Reardon. “This budget allows us to invest in our educational program while keeping our first tax levy increase in four years to less than 2%.”
This spring, Schalmont announced we are reopening Woestina Elementary in September to start a Pre-K program with three classrooms in the Rotterdam Junction school. Schalmont hopes to grow the program in future years but started with a program for 54 students to minimize the start-up cost while we gauge community interest.
Dr. Reardon stressed that adding the Pre-K program will not impact any opportunities or programs for Schalmont’s other students.
“Our Pre-K Committee has said all along that adding Pre-K can’t be done at the expense of our K-12 students. This budget also funds all the opportunities our community has come to expect for their children at Schalmont schools,” said Dr. Reardon.
The $60,210,234 budget increases spending by 3.9% over this year.
If you have any questions about the budget, please contact Dr. Reardon at treardon@schalmont.net.