To watch the opening of the ballots virtually, go to:

Topic: Opening of the Ballots
Time: Jun 16, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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General Information

• 2020-2021 Budget Introduction
• List of Towns, BOE, Central Administration Towns 20-21
• Voter Qualifications
• Voter Propositions 20-21
• Board of Education Candidate Question and Answers- Megan Barbera
• Board of Education Candidate Question and Answers- Jaclyn Savolainen

3-Part Component Format

• 3-part Budget Explanation of Components
• 3-part Budget Summary
• Detail of Expenses by Component (Administrative, Program & Capital) 3-Part Detail
• School District Budget Notice 2020-21
• Property Tax Report Card School District Budget Notice 20-21

Revenue Budget

• Estimated Revenue Budget 20-21
• Tax Levy Limit 20-21
• Tax Cap Legislation outlines allowable tax levy limit 20-21
• Estimated Tax Levy 20-21
• Exemption Impact Report 20-21

Required SED Disclosure Documents

• Administrative Salary Disclosure Document 
• RCSD Report Card 2019 
• Fiscal Accountability Summary 2019 
• Graduation Rate Data (4 year outcome)

School Budget Hearing Video - May 26, 2020

Candidate Self-Nomination Form - 2020

As of May 1st, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order No. 202.26 which modifies the rules under which school districts are to conduct the 2020 annual meeting for the election of school board members and budget votes.  

May 11, 2020 - Deadline for candidates to file nomination and deadline for filing voter petitions. There will be no minimum threshold number of signatures required for individuals to be placed on the ballot, except that they must meet all other requirements, including applicable residency and age.    Candidates will be listed on the ballot alphabetically.  

 Prospective School Board Members Workshop 

(sponsored by Dutchess County School Boards Association)

NYSSBA - The School Board Member Experience - www.nyssba.org/experience

Absentee Ballot Application (On or around March 19th)

(Please note that the completed application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the vote on May 19, 2020 if the ballot is to be mailed or the day before the vote if the ballot will be picked up personally by the voter.)

Finally, let us know what you think!  Send comments, suggestions or questions on the 2020-21 school district budget to BudgetInfo@rhinebeckcsd.org, a special e-mail address established to solicit and respond to your budget input. In addition, your Board of Education members always appreciate hearing your thoughts and ideas on this topic, or any other.