District Finances

Budget Overview

On May 19, 2026, Gouverneur residents will vote on the proposed $50,483,279 budget for the 2026-27 school year. The proposal carries a 2.0% increase to the tax levy, which is at the levy limit. The proposed budget supports the following long-term goals of the district:

• Bringing consistency to curriculum decisions across grade levels and providing appropriate professional development to support curriculum.
• Providing social-emotional support and academic opportunities to ensure all students are engaged and successful.
• Ensuring a continuum of special education services district-wide to support all students.

The proposed budget aligns our budgetary decisions with our vision to deliver the promise of a brighter future for our students and our community. This budget also continues to incorporate some of the positions that have been created to support our students both academically and socially. The proposed 2026-27 budget includes:

• Literacy and mathematics curriculum and professional development
• Special education programming and related support
• School psychology intern
• Increased athletic supervision
• Staffing alignment with enrollment
• Social-emotional initiatives
• Full-time tutor
• BOCES literacy coach
• Regional summer school
• BOCES college access

The proposed budget focuses on preserving strong educational programming, safe and secure environments, and extracurricular activities that our community has supported over the years.

In addition to the budget, residents will be asked to elect three members to the Board of Education.