Budget for 2011-12
Budget:
$20,864,904
Spending increase: $1,222,927
Projected tax levy increase: 3%
BKW is operating under a contingent budget for the 2011-12 school year.
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Oct. 31, 2011
Property Tax Levy Limit Q&A
Click here for some common questions about the new property tax legislation.
Oct. 14, 2011
Find out what the property tax legislation really means
At the end of June 2011, the New York State Legislature enacted a property tax “cap” that seeks to limit the annual increase in the tax levies of local governments and school districts. The new legislation will affect district planning starting with the 2012-13 school budget. Visit our Tax Levy Legislation Information page to learn more about this law and how it affects school taxes.
Oct. 12, 2011
Governor grants tax payment extension
Gov. Cuomo has accepted Berne-Knox-Westerlo School District's request to extend the deadline for paying school taxes by 21 days, during which no interest or penalties will accrue. The new due date for paying taxes without a penalty is Oct. 21. Any person who made/makes a payment between Sept. 30 and Oct. 21 that included late payment fees will have those fees reimbursed by the district by Oct. 31.
Sept. 30, 2011
Board applies for tax payment extension
On Friday, Sept. 30, the BKW school board members authorized Superintendent Dr. Paul Dorward to request a 21-day extension for school tax payments as provided by Section 925-a of the Real Property Tax Law because severe flooding has impacted a number of families throughout the district. The request has been sent to Gov. Cuomo for approval. If approved the new final date for tax payment without interest or penalty would be Oct. 21, 2011.
Sept. 2, 2011
Tax bill information may now be found online by clicking here.
June 21, 2011
Residents vote down the proposed budget in revote
Berne-Knox-Westerlo district residents voted down the 2011-12 school budget during the revote on Tuesday, June 21, by 82 votes. A total of 732 people cast a ballot, with 407 voting "no" and 325 voting "yes." The proposed $20,917,977 budget reflected a 6.49 percent spending increase and a projected 3.51 percent tax levy increase. read more
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2011-12 School Budget
Total Budget: $20,864,904
Tax levy increase: 3%
Understanding the tax
levy limit legislation