• A reminder: Liberty Central School District will dismiss early Tuesday, May 19. The Elementary School will dismiss at noon and the Middle and High School will dismiss at 12:15 p.m. The Boys and Girls Club will not be meeting.  However, sports practices and games as well as the 5-6 Spring Concert will continue as scheduled..
  • Transportation survey: Liberty Central School District has emailed a form to all district families asking them to update their information regarding transportation for the 2026-27 school year.  Forms must be filled out by June 30. If you have not received the form, please call the Business Office at 845-292-6171.
  • Registration: There are open slots available for the 2026-27 pre-kindergarten class, and a lottery will not take place. Remaining seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Kindergarten registration is also now open. Find more information about registration for the programs here.
  • Construction update: Construction work has begun on the maintenance building. The walkway behind the district office from Winthrop Avenue to the high school is closed until further notice. Also, the athletic field and track area is no longer accessible to the public.  The area will be closed as construction continues. The soccer, baseball and softball fields remain open.

Liberty CSD voters approve $72M school budget proposal; elect board members

Voters wait to cast their ballots in a library

On Tuesday, May 19, voters in the Liberty Central School District approved the district’s $72 million budget proposal for the 2026-27 school year, with 715 yes votes and 159 no votes. This was the eighth consecutive year without a tax levy increase.

“We appreciate the continued support of Liberty Central School District residents,” Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sullivan said. “They allow us to continue our mission and vision to provide students a trusting environment where they can thrive, be innovative and work toward their full potential.”

The $72,062,104 budget funds all current student programs and services while accounting for increases in costs such as health care, transportation and contractual obligations. It also allows the district to expand courses offered through Syracuse University Project Advance and add extracurricular activities, including intramural sports at the elementary level.

Three board of education members were re-elected to three-year terms on the board. Maureen Stabak, with 966 votes; Eugene Thalmann with 961 votes; and Erin Abplanalp with 960 votes. Also on the ballot were: Miriam Singer, with 23 votes; Miriam Breuer with 19 votes and Miriam Heimlich with 17 votes.

Receiving write-in votes were Daniel Ratner Sr. and Joel Roth.