On Tuesday, May 19, Salem CSD residents will vote on the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year. Information about the proposed budget will be shared here as it becomes available.

School budgets can be broken into three components, administrative, program, and capital.

Administrative

• This component includes expenses necessary to manage district affairs including building-level supervision, business office operations, school-to-home communications, the board of education, the superintendent, the district clerk and legal/auditing fees.

Program

• Program covers expenses related to educating students, including classroom instruction, services for students with special needs, library services, the nurse’s office, computer assisted instruction, guidance and counseling services, athletics and extracurricular activities and transportation

Capital

• This component includes all expenses necessary for the operation and maintenance of school facilities. It covers costs such as maintenance and custodial staff, utilities and debt payments for building projects.

This year we have two (2) Board of Education seat open. P If you are interesting in running for the Board please contact the District Clerk, Regina Eastman, at 518-854-7855 or reastman@salemcsd.org for more information. This is a three (3) year term starting on July 1, 2026 and ending on June 30, 2029.

• NYSSBA Guide

• NYSSBA The School Board Member Experience

• Nominating Petition

Homeowners who meet certain eligibility requirements through the New York State School Tax Relief Program (STAR) can have a portion of their home’s assessed value exempt from school property taxes. Learn more about the STAR program here.