The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District’s 2025–26 Budget Newsletter is now available! District residents can expect to receive a printed copy in their mailboxes over the next week. You can also access a digital version by clicking here.
Take a moment to learn more about the proposed budget, educational programs, and improvements being planned across the RCS Central School District.
Budget Vote Details:
On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, residents of the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District will vote on a proposed $56,959,448 budget for the 2025–26 school year.
Following several months of careful review of academic programs, emerging opportunities, and district-wide priorities, the RCS Board of Education unanimously adopted the proposed budget at their April 9, 2025, meeting. The plan reflects a spending increase of $2,381,109, or 4.36%, and would result in an estimated tax rate increase of 3.56%. This increase remains within the district’s calculated tax cap, requiring a simple majority for approval (50% plus one vote).
The proposed budget supports RCS’s commitment to offering a broad and inclusive educational experience, preparing students for a dynamic and evolving world. It also includes the addition of a second School Resource Officer to support after-school safety and event coverage across campuses. This investment, along with additional security enhancements outlined in the newsletter, strengthens the district’s efforts to provide a safe, welcoming environment for all students, staff, and visitors.
As a reminder, please continue to follow the budget conversation by visiting the district’s 2025-26 Budget Development page. There you will find additional reports, presentations, and a copy of the 2025-26 proposed budget.
Voting Information
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: RCS High School – Main Gym
Access: Use the Route 101 entrance, located at the rear of the Middle School/High School campus. Signs on Route 9W and Route 101 will guide voters to the appropriate parking area.
Important Traffic Notice:
For safety reasons, voters will not be permitted to drive through the center of the campus during school drop-off (7:00–7:45 a.m.) and dismissal (1:45–3:00 p.m.). During these times, all voter access must be via the Route 101 entrance.
If you’re voting and also dropping off or picking up your student during these hours, please use the back campus entrance from Route 101.
More Information:
Budget Newsletter
Budget Development Page
Board of Education Candidates