Vote date May 21, 2013 at the School Bus Garage, Noon - 9:00 p.m. Please bring proof of residency with you when you vote, such as a New York State Driver's license or utility bill showing your physical address. Budget items will be added to this page as they are developed. Please check back often. |
Budget Drafts Budget Draft #1 was presented to the Board of Education at the February 5th Board meeting. Budget Draft #2 was presented to the Board of Education at the March 5th Board meeting. Budget Draft #3 was presented to the Board of Education at the March 19th Board meeting. Budget Draft #3A was presented to the Board of Education at the April 9th Board meeting. A final Budget was adopted by the Board of Education at the April 24th Board meeting to be presented to voters on May 21st. |
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Board of Education Three seats on the Board of Education will be voted on:
There are four candidates:
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Other Information
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Radio Interviews A series of radio interviews will be aired on WDLA as the budget process moves forward. We will post them here as well and hope you find them helpful. |
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Illustrative Total Estimated Tax Dollar Increase* Tax rates are different in each town. These rates are based on factors such as the state equalization rate and assessed value of the home. Final tax rates are not established until August each year. Walton Central School District has proposed a 2.34% increase to the tax levy for the 2013-14 school year. One way to estimate the total tax dollar increase next year is to look at a chart that shows the possible impact on homes assessed with different values. An important piece of information in this regard is to know that last year’s total tax dollar increase was in part based on an average assessment in the Village of Walton for a single residence of $25,189.83. Below based on last year’s information, is a depiction of the estimated total tax dollar increase for the Town of Walton, which includes the village, based on assessed values of $25,000, $30,000 and $50,000.
*This discussion is based on last year’s information; this year’s information will be different. Also, this chart is only illustrative and the estimated dollar increase will change based on equalization rates, assessed values and other factors.
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Understanding New York's Property Tax Levy Cap Q. Does the tax cap law mean school tax levies can’t increase by more than 2 percent?
No, the law does not prohibit tax levy increases greater than 2 percent. Despite how it’s been described by some politicians and the media, the legislation signed into law in June 2011 requires each district to calculate its own tax levy limit. Two percent (or the rate of inflation, if less) is just one of 8 factors in this calculation. Walton's allowable tax levy limit is 3.74 percent.
Please read the attached documents to better understand how the new Tax Cap affects New York public schools. |
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Budget Calendar
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Community Conversations The Board of Education hosted a Community Conversations on January 30 and 31, 2013. Below is the summary of ideas shared and prioritized by community stakeholders who participated. The Board of Education and District thank everyone for their time and input. | ||
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Voter Qualification An individual must be:
Please bring Proof of Residency/Identification with you when you vote, such as a New York State Driver's Licence or utility bill showing your physical address. |
Absentee Ballots If you are unable to go to the polling location (the School Bus Garage, Delaware Street) on May 21, 2013 and wish to vote, you may vote by Absentee Ballot. An application for Absentee Ballot may be obtained from the District Clerk at the District Office, 47-49 Stockton Avenue, Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed, and one day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered to the District Clerk in person. All ballots must be received by 5:00 PM on the day of the election. |
New York StateSchool Boards Association's brochure discusses why it is important to vote in your local school board election. | ||
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