The school budget is the biggest investment the community collectively makes with its tax dollars. District leaders work to make the most effective use of resources to benefit students, to develop and manage the budget in a responsible and transparent manner and to be accountable to taxpayers.
Each spring the Board of Education adopts a budget for the coming school year for a community vote. New York state has designated the third Tuesday in May as the date for school district budget votes.
2025-26 Budget
Approved Budget Highlights
- Total budget: $116,419,548
- Budget increase: $5,164,669 or 4.64%
- School tax levy increase: $2,579,731 or 3.56%
Voting results: 1,198 yes; 695 no.
School Bus Proposition
Purchase six new school buses and two minivans used for student transport, at a total cost not to exceed $1,513,315.
Voting Results: 1,134 yes; 756 no.
Budget Newsletter
The proposed budget must be presented in three-part format separated into three components: administration, program and capital. This has been shared with the community on page 3 in the district’s annual budget newsletter.
School Taxes, Tax Levies, and the Property Tax Cap
When the school district creates its annual budget plan, it considers several important things. This includes school taxes, which are what homeowners pay, the tax levy, which is the total amount of money the school district plans to collect from property taxes, and the property tax cap, which is a state law that limits how much the school can increase that total tax amount each year. Learn more about school taxes, tax levies, and the Property Tax Cap.
Budget & Finance Links
Business Office
8199 E. Seneca Turnpike
Manlius, NY 13104
Phone: (315) 692-1221
Assistant Superintendent for Business Services: Brad Corbin
Secretary to Assistant Superintendent for Business Services: Lisa Pliszka
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Questions? Concerns?
Let’s Talk is a web-based, two-way communications tool that allows anyone to share concerns or questions with district administrators at any time.