Bus Buy, Library Proposition on SCS Ballot

SCHOHARIE - In addition to the 2026-27 budget and the election of school board members, the Schoharie Central School ballot in May will contain propositions for a bus purchase and library funding.

The SCS May 19 ballot will include:

* The 2026-27 budget. Board members will receive the proposed budget at their March meeting.

* Bus purchase proposition. Voters will be asked to approve the purchase of two 66-passenger buses, one 29-passenger bus with wheel chair lift, and one seven-passenger transportation vehicle for up to $560,000.

* A proposition for raising taxes for the library.

The proposition will ask voters to approve the collection of $183,000 for the annual support of the Schoharie Free Library Association Library at 103 Knower Avenue. The school district collects the funds and turns it over to the library.