Proposed $49M North Salem School Budget On The Ballot May 16

NORTH SALEM, NY — The 2023 budget and school board vote is May 16, and two seats are up for election on the North Salem School District Board of Education.

The proposed spending plan of $49,332,136 is 3.07 percent higher than the current budget.

The tax levy is expected to rise 2.57 percent, which is below the state's tax cap.

According to the school board, they "prioritized several key areas: maintaining low class sizes, sustaining the district's focus on learning readiness, continuing our mental health initiatives and providing safe transportation. The budget also includes new school safety and security initiatives, a multitude of technology upgrades and our ongoing commitment to facility upgrades."

Two board seats will be up for election. Candidates running include: Carolyn Aversano, Christopher Jaeger, A. Kurt Guldan, and Matthew DeRose.

A proposition for districtwide safety and security upgrades, including window fortification, site deterrants, door/door hardware replacement, building and door access controls and security cameras, will also be on the ballot for voters to decide upon.

Voters may register online with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, or by mail through the County Board of Elections.