The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District’s 2026–27 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 19, 2026, residents of the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District will vote on a proposed $58,224,892 budget for the 2026–27 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 15, 2026, meeting. The plan reflects a spending increase of $1,265,444, or 2.17%, and would result in an estimated tax rate increase of 1.14%. Because the proposal does not exceed the tax levy limit, it requires only a simple majority for approval, meaning 50% plus one vote.
This budget is the result of a deliberate, months-long process focused on responsible investment in our students. We arrived at a plan that protects what matters most while honoring our obligation to taxpayers. That means preserving a well-rounded educational experience for every student and making difficult structural decisions while preserving the people in our workforce.
As a reminder, please continue to follow the budget conversation by visiting the district’s 2026-27 Budget Development page. There you will find additional reports, presentations, and a copy of the 2026-27 proposed budget.
Voting Information
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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.
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