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Carmel Central School District
Budgets & Audits
2021-2022 Proposed Budget Vote: June 15
The Board of Education will be holding a vote on a revised 2021-2022 budget for the District on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, 6 a.m. - 9 p.m., at our three polling locations.
Budget Newsletter
A budget newsletter with information on the revised 2021-2022 proposed budget was mailed to all residents via USPS after the budget hearing on June 8. A PDF of the budget newsletter that was mailed is available online.
Public Budget Hearing
A public budget hearing took place on June 8, to present the revised 2021-2022 proposed budget to the community ahead of the June 15 vote. This hearing was recorded and archived for those who are unable to attend in person. View video of Public Budget Hearing.
Polling Locations
Registered voters must vote at their designated polling place based on address. If you are unsure of your polling place, please call Joanne Stevens, district clerk, at 845-878-2094, ext. 210:
- Patterson Residents: CCSD Administrative Office, 81 South Street, Patterson
- Kent/East Fishkill Residents: Kent Elementary School, Route 52, Carmel
- Carmel/Putnam Valley/Southeast Residents: Carmel High School, 30 Fair Street, Carmel
Budget Feedback
Thank you to all those who provided feedback through the Thought Exchange on the defeated 2021-2022 budget proposal. Your input and insight was important as we work to find a solution that best serves both students and taxpayers. See full Thought Exchange report on budget feedback that was presented at the May 25, 2021, Board meeting.
2021-2022 Budget Information
June 15, 2021, Budget Vote
- 2021-22 Budget (revised)
- 3-Part Budget
- School District Budget Notice
- Exemption Impact Report
- Exemption Impact Report - PILOTS
- NYS Report
- Budget Newsletter - June 15 (PDF version)
May 18, 2021, Budget Vote
2021-2022 Budget Presentations
Absentee Ballots
Application for an absentee ballot can be downloaded below, or by contacting the district clerk, Joanne Stevens, at 845-878-2094, ext. 210, or jstevens@carmelschools.org. No absentee ballots can be provided without completion of this New York State Board of Elections application. If an application is requested due to concern of contracting COVID, select the option of “Temporary Illness” on the application. After confirmation of the applicant’s registration status, a ballot will be issued.
Application Deadlines
- By mail: Application must be received by the District Clerk by June 9, 2021.
- In-person: Application must be received by the District Clerk by 5 p.m. on June 14, 2021.
Completed ballots must be received at the District Office by 5 p.m. on June 15, 2021.
Voter Registration
The Board of Registration will meet on Thursday, June 10, 2021, from noon - 4 p.m. at the Carmel Central School District Administration Building (81 South St., Patterson, N.Y.) for the purpose of registering voters for the budget vote to be held on June 15. A COVID screening form must be completed prior to entering the building.
To vote, you must be registered. To be eligible to register, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a resident of the District for 30 days. If you are registered for general elections in the county where you reside (Putnam or Dutchess), you are eligible to vote on June 15.
You may register with the County Board of Elections by mail or remotely through the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles website. The County Board of Elections will accept registrations for this election until June 10, 2021.
Please direct any questions to Joanne Stevens, district clerk, at 845-878-2094, ext. 210, or jstevens@carmelschools.org.