Voters Approve 2025-26 Budget for Washingtonville Central School District

WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. (May 20, 2025) — Washingtonville Central School District’s 2025-2026 school year $133,791,140 budget was approved by voters on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, by an unofficial vote of 1016 to 308. 

Three members were also reelected to the district’s Board of Education, James Overbey, Kristie Johnson, and William M. Hewlett Jr.  

“The district is grateful for the community’s unwavering support year after year,” said Superintendent Larry Washington. “The 2025-26 budget will help ensure academic excellence and continue to enhance student experience for our students. Without your support, their success would not be possible.”

The budget reflects a 2.97% tax levy increase, the total amount of local taxes that support the budget, and is within the allowable limits set by the New York State tax levy calculation, or “tax cap” as it is more commonly known. The district has been operating within its calculated state tax cap every year since its implementation in 2012. 

The proposal to purchase seven large school buses for $1,580,000, one wheelchair-accessible bus for $150,000 and maintenance vehicles for $200,000 was approved with a vote of 971 to 353. The total cost of $1,930,000 will be partially reimbursed through state aid, covering 72% of the expenses. This enables the district to maintain its bus replacement schedule.

About Washingtonville Central School District:

With more than 3,700 students in five schools, the Washingtonville Central School District is committed to the intellectual, cultural, physical, and emotional growth of our children in a safe and supportive environment.