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View budget area profiles and expenditure overviews for the 2026-27 proposed budget here! The community will revote on the budget on Tuesday, June 16. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Click here to find your polling place.
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Mount Vernon City School District Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland met with community members Wednesday evening, discussing the revised 2026-27 budget and dispelling rumors regarding District finances.
To find answers to frequently asked community questions, you can visit our FAQ at https://www.mtvernoncsd.org/departments/business-finance/frequently-asked-questions
The revote for the budget will be held on Tuesday, June 16, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Find your polling place at https://lh.findmypollplace.com/MtVernonCSD/
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A contingency budget would have a significant impact on students, families, and the broader community because it requires the district to reduce spending and limit services.
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If the budget is voted down a second time, the Board of Education must adopt a contingency budget for the next school year.
Under a contingency budget:
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The district’s tax levy is very limited, typically staying at or below last year’s level, with no increase allowed for things like inflation or other adjustments.
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The district must make additional cuts to balance the budget.
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Some non-essential spending is restricted, such as certain equipment purchases.
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In the Jewel Box this week, we are getting ready to celebrate our students for graduation! Edwards Williams School kicked off the graduation season with their Pre-K graduation this Thursday, and you can view the full graduation and moving up schedule by clicking here. Congratulations to all our students on a successful year! #mtvernonshines
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View the graduation and moving up schedule here!
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Meeting of the Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the Education Center, 165 North Columbus Ave., Mount Vernon, NY 10553.
Members of the public may view the meeting LIVE on our website or Facebook:
https://www.mtvernoncsd.org/our-district/board-of-education/meeting-video-library
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View budget area profiles and expenditure overviews for the 2026-27 proposed budget here! The community will revote on the budget on Tuesday, June 16. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Click here to find your polling place.
Mount Vernon City School District Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland met with community members Wednesday evening, discussing the revised 2026-27 budget and dispelling rumors regarding District finances.
To find answers to frequently asked community questions, you can visit our FAQ at https://www.mtvernoncsd.org/departments/business-finance/frequently-asked-questions
The revote for the budget will be held on Tuesday, June 16, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Find your polling place at https://lh.findmypollplace.com/MtVernonCSD/
A contingency budget would have a significant impact on students, families, and the broader community because it requires the district to reduce spending and limit services.
If the budget is voted down a second time, the Board of Education must adopt a contingency budget for the next school year.
Under a contingency budget:
-
The district’s tax levy is very limited, typically staying at or below last year’s level, with no increase allowed for things like inflation or other adjustments.
-
The district must make additional cuts to balance the budget.
-
Some non-essential spending is restricted, such as certain equipment purchases.
In the Jewel Box this week, we are getting ready to celebrate our students for graduation! Edwards Williams School kicked off the graduation season with their Pre-K graduation this Thursday, and you can view the full graduation and moving up schedule by clicking here. Congratulations to all our students on a successful year! #mtvernonshines
View the graduation and moving up schedule here!
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Meeting of the Mount Vernon City School District Board of Education will take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the Education Center, 165 North Columbus Ave., Mount Vernon, NY 10553.
Members of the public may view the meeting LIVE on our website or Facebook:
https://www.mtvernoncsd.org/our-district/board-of-education/meeting-video-library