Proposed $104M Rye School Budget On The Ballot May 16

RYE, NY — The 2023 budget and school board vote is May 16, and two seats are up for election on the Rye School District Board of Education.

The proposed spending plan of $103,899,502 is 4.44 percent higher than the current budget.

The tax levy is expected to rise 3.19 percent, which is below the state's tax cap.

According to the school board, "over 77% of the 2023-23 School District budget goes towards salaries and benefits for our valued faculty and staff. As is the case with every Rye resident, the RCSD has seen costs increase as a result of inflation... As a result, the District administration and Board of Education are bringing forward an annual budget that adds no new faculty, staff, or programs but maintains our commitment to high standards and rigorous instruction."

Two board seats will be up for election. Candidates running include: Tom Stein and Shaun Kloepfer.

Voters may register online with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, or by mail through the County Board of Elections.