Budget hearing and vote for school district funding and board member elections.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING of the CHARLOTTE VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Budget Hearing A budget hearing for the inhabitants of the Charlotte Valley Central School District, qualified to vote at School District meetings, will be held in the Elementary Gym of the Charlotte Valley Central School District, commencing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 05, 2026, where there shall be presented the proposed school district budget for the following school year. Date of Vote The vote upon the appropriation of the necessary funds to meet the estimated expenditures or for any propositions involving the expenditure of money or the authorizing of levy of taxes and the election of members of the Board of Education shall be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 in the Library of the Charlotte Valley Central School Building between the hours of 12:00 noon and 8:00 p.m. Statement of Money Required for Next School Year A copy of the statement of the amount of money which would be required for the next school year for school purposes shall be completed seven (7) days before the budget hearing and may be obtained by any resident of the District at each schoolhouse during the period of 14 days immediately before the annual meeting and election, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday or a holiday. Propositions Any proposition that is required to be included for vote shall be submitted in writing by means of a petition signed by at least 25 qualified voters, stating the residence of each signer, which proposition shall be filed with the Board of Education not later than 30 days before the date of the election as set forth in this notice, unless a greater number of days is required by statute. Any proposition shall be rejected by the Board of Education if the purpose of the proposition is not within the powers of the voters or where the expenditure of monies is required for the proposition, and such proposition fails to include the necessary specific appropriation. Shall the Board of Education of the Charlotte Valley Central School District be authorized to purchase one (1) diesel fueled 66 passenger school bus for the purpose of providing student transportation and ancillary educational purposes; including necessary furnishings, fixtures and equipment and all other costs incidental thereto, and expend a total sum not to exceed $190,000, and pay for such school bus through 2026-2027 budget appropriations. Vote for Board Members Petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education may be obtained in person in the District Office and must be filed with the District Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., not later than April 20, 2026. The following vacancies are to be filled: A three year term ending June 30, 2026 presently held by Rebecca Garrison A three year term ending June 30, 2026 presently held by Jeff Vroman Each petition must be addressed to the Clerk of the District, be signed by at least 25 qualified voters of the district, shall state the residence of each signer, the name and address of the candidate, the name of the last incumbent(s), and the length of the term of office to be filled. Vacancies upon the Board shall not be considered separate, specific offices. The individual receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to the vacancy. Absentee Ballots Applications for absentee ballots may be applied for at the District Office. Such applications must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the vote set in this notice if the ballot is to be mailed to the absentee voter, or the day before the vote if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the absentee voter. Absentee ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk not later than 4:00 p.m. on the date of the vote. Military Ballots Military voters who are qualified voters of the School District may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District Clerk. For a military voter to be issued a military ballot, the District Clerk must have received a valid ballot application no later than 4:00 pm on April 24, 2026. In a request for a military ballot application or ballot, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application or ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail. The School District will transmit military ballots to military voters on April 25, 2026. Completed military ballots must be received by the School District by 4:00 pm on May 19, 2026 in order to be counted. Early Mail Ballots Early mail ballots may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk. A list of all persons to whom early mail ballots shall have been issued will be available in the office of the District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the day of the vote except Sundays, and such list will also be posted at the polling place or places for the vote. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting and Election, weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the office of the District Clerk. Such list will also be posted at the polling place at the Annual Meeting and Election of members of the Board of Education. DATED: March 24, 2026By Order of the Board of Education of the Charlotte Valley Central School District By: Jennifer Plante, District Clerk