City Of Rye School District Budget Passed By Landslide

RYE, NY — The polls have closed and the votes are counted — the unofficial results of the Rye City School District election are in.

The 2023 budget and school board vote included two seats up for election on the Rye School District Board of Education.

The budget was approved by voters with 686 voting yes and 164 voting no.

The 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 percent 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 were up for election. Candidates running included: Tom Stein and Shaun Kloepfer. Both were elected. Shaun Kloepfer received 669 votes and Tom Stein 677 votes.