Budget, Finance & Taxation

Liberty's 2013-2014 Budget season process is underway Learn more

The three tax levy numbers under New York State's tax levy "cap"
A guide to understanding how the three tax levy numbers that will be present on this year's ballot is calculated and what they mean. CLICK HERE

"Understanding New York's Property Tax Levy Cap as it Relates to Public Schools" CLICK HERE for the Capital Region/Questar III BOCES publication that details the new tax levy cap law and explains its effect on the 2012-2013 school budget process. CLICK HERE for the Tax Levy Limit Formula.

Important Dates for Liberty CSD 2013-2014 Budget Development:

Tuesday, February 12: Regular Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 12: Regular Board of Education Meeting, Budget Workshop: Non-Instructional Budget Presentation, 7 p.m., Liberty High School
Tuesday, March 19: Regular Board of Education Meeting, Budget Workshop:  Instructional Budget Presentation, 7 p.m., Liberty High School
Tuesday, April 2: Regular Board of Education Meeting,  Budget Workshop: Revenue Presentation, 7:30 p.m., Budget adoption by the Board of Education; Liberty High School
April 4-May 15: Copies of the Liberty Central School District Proposed 2013-2014 available to the public. Budget will be available online or through the District Administration Office, 115 Buckley St., Liberty, NY 12754.
Monday, April 22: Submission of petitions for propositions to be placed on ballot; Submissions of petitions for Board of Education candidates are due by 5 p.m.
April 23 - May 14: Mail Absentee Ballots
Tuesday, May 7: Budget Hearing, 7 p.m.; Liberty High School Auditorium, regular Board of Education Meeting at conclusion of the Budget Hearing
Wednesday, May 8: Budget newsletter to be mailed to all households in distrtict
TUESDAY, MAY 21: Budget Vote and Annual District Meeting (HS Gymnasium, 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.) Absentee ballots must be received by 5 p.m. in the Office of the District Clerk.

2012-13 budget information archive page

2011-12 budget information archive page