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Budget Information

The 2025-2026 Budget Vote and School Board Member Election

Budget and Emergency Project Passed: Thank You for Supporting Our Students & Educators

Dear Auburn Families,

We are deeply grateful to all of the voters who supported this year’s school budget and emergency construction project. Your participation and confidence in our district help ensure we can continue providing high-quality education and vital programs for our students. Your support reflects our shared commitment to the success, well-being, and future of every child in our community.

Thank you for being a partner in education and supporting our future.

Sincerely,
Auburn Enlarged City School District & Board of Education


Proposition 1: Yes, 1195, No, 808
Proposition 2: Yes, 1374, No 614

School Board (top 4 elected)
James Van Arsdale: 1251
Jason Horbal: 1221
Danielle Wood: 1111
Daniel Lovell: 901

William Andre: 859
Frederick Cornelius: 647
Hannah van der Werff: 539

  

If you have any questions about the budget, please do not hesitate to contact the board of education or the superintendent’s office at (315) 255-8822 or budget@aecsd.education.
 

2025-2026 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS


  •  The 2025-26 Budget is $107,323,677
  •  The overall budget for 2025-2026 is up 2.8% compared to 2024-25
  •  Tax Levy Increase of 3.25%

  

 

Budget Documents: 

Budget Fact Sheet 2025-2026

May Maroon BUDGET Edition 2025-26

Not Sure Where to Vote 2025

NYS Absentee Ballot Application

No-Tax-Impact Emergency Capital Project on May 20 Ballot

Understanding Your School Tax Bill

School Budgets 101 (Video)

School Bonds & Levies and Property Values (Video)

New York State's Property Tax Cap (Video)

 

 

 
 

    Important School Board Election and Budget Vote Information:
 
                  Polling Places (Open 7:00am - 9:00pm):
 
Casey Park Elementary            Legislative District 8
 
Owasco Elementary School      Legislative District 10-1 and portions of Owasco
 
Seward Elementary School       Legislative Districts 10-2, 10-3, & 11 and
                                                     portions of Fleming
 
Auburn Junior High School      Legislative District 9
                                                      and portions of  Sennett
 
 
        Not sure of where to vote? Please call (315) 255-8850 or (315) 255-8822, or use the link above to look up your polling location by street address.
        Look up your polling location here:    Not Sure Where to Vote 2025
 

Absentee Ballots:

Qualified school district voters who are unable to vote in person may vote by absentee ballot. To receive an absentee ballot, individuals must fill out an application for the ballot. An absentee ballot can be downloaded from this page, or you can call (315) 255-8850 or (315) 255-8822 to obtain one.
 
Complete the application and return it to:
 
Michelle Major, District Clerk
Harriet Tubman Administration Building
78 Thornton Avenue
Auburn, NY 13021

All Absentee Ballots must be received by Tuesday, May 20, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

If you have any questions or concerns about the district's budget, please do not hesitate to contact us at (315) 255-8800.
 
 
 
Announcements

Prospective School Board Member Information
If you are considering running for the AECSD Board of Education, please download the booklet "Running for the School Board" from the New York State School Boards Association. Here you will find what all prospective school board members should know about their eligibility, campaigning, responsibilities and commitment to public education. The English and Spanish versions are under Downloads below.
 
Superintendent: Misty Slavic, Ed.D.
Phone: 315.255.8800
Address: 78 Thornton Avenue | Auburn, NY 13021
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