Yisroel R.

Residents in the East Ramapo Central School District will vote today, Tuesday, May 19, on the district’s proposed 2026–2027 school budget, along with three Board of Education trustee races. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. at voting locations across the district.

The proposed school budget totals $367,649,590, an increase of 5.56% from the previous budget. However, the proposal includes a 0% tax levy increase, meaning no additional school tax increase is being proposed for the residents.

The spending plan includes funding aimed at improving student academic outcomes, strengthening district infrastructure, and enhancing transportation operations. Priorities include literacy and intervention programs, HVAC repairs and replacements, flooring upgrades, and transportation reorganization.

All registered voters in the district are eligible to vote on the proposed budget. Trustee election however, are only taking place in Wards 3, 5, and 8 under the district’s ward-based election system. Incumbents Sherry McGill, Simon Koth, and Moshe Samuel Feder are each running for reelection in their respective wards.

Residents across the district have received flyers in the mail from the school district showing their assigned voting locations and ward information ahead of today’s vote.

Additional information regarding polling locations and voter information can be found on the East Ramapo Central School District website:

https://www.ercsd.org/board-of-education-26/budget-vote/2026-budget-vote-and-election-information