Lake Pleasant Central School

Voting Information

Yearly budget votes and election of board members are held on the third Tuesday in May.  The polling location is the Lake Pleasant Central School gym. 

Absentee ballots are available for residents who are unable to come to the polls if they are out of town or because of health concerns, including but not limited to illness, disability or hospitalization.  Absentee voters must first complete an application.  To obtain an application for an absentee ballot, call (518) 548-7571.  If you want the ballot mailed, the application must be received no later than seven (7) days prior to the budget vote.  Completed ballot must be received by the district by mail or drop-off no later than 5 p.m. on the day of the annual school budget vote. 

Voter Eligibility

Voters must be U.S. citizens, age 18 or older, and a resident of the district for a minimum of 30 days prior to the vote.  Personal identification and advance registration are required.  

Residents who are registered with their County Board of Elections or who voted at an annual or special meeting of the school district within the past four years are considered registered to vote.  

2024-25 Budget Vote and Board of Education Election and Results

May 21st, 2024 – Budget Vote
2024-25 Budget Newsletter
2024-25 Property Tax Report Card
2024-25 Proposed Budget Documents

The Lake Pleasant Central School District 2024-25 Budget received 81 yes votes and 50 no votes, exceeding the simple majority needed to pass. 

The yes votes amounted to 61.8% of the total vote, the budget passed. 

The proposed bus replacement purchase passed by a vote of 104-26.

The Board of Education seat on the ballot was won by Martha Shean.  Mrs. Shean was running unopposed and was re-elected to the five-year term with 77 votes.

Current Operating Budget
2024-25

• Total Budget: $5,459,032
• Total Budget Change from 2023-24: $23,487 or 0.432%
• Tax Levy Change from 2023-24: $58,704 or 1.46%
• Tax Levy Limit (“Cap”):  1.46%
• Use of Reserves/Fund Balance:  $656,250

Budget Archives
2023-24

• Total Budget: $5,435,545
• Total Budget Change from 2023-24: $117,744 or 2.21%
• Tax Levy Change from 2023-24: $78,738 or 2.00%
• Tax Levy Limit (“Cap”):  2.43%
• Use of Reserves/Fund Balance:  $642,080

2022-23

• Total Budget: $5,317,801
• Total Budget Change from 2023-24: $71,213 or 1.31%
• Tax Levy Change from 2023-24: $47,142 or 1.21%
• Tax Levy Limit (“Cap”):  2.24%
• Use of Reserves/Fund Balance:  $634,406

2021-22

• Total Budget: $5,246,588
• Total Budget Change from 2023-24: $5,398 or 0.10%
• Tax Levy Change from 2023-24: $-10,284 or -0.26
• Tax Levy Limit (“Cap”):  -0.26%
• Use of Reserves/Fund Balance:  $623,886