Propositions on the 2025 Ballot

Proposition #1- The Budget: Shall the Board of Education of the Central Square Central School District, County of Oswego, State of New York, be authorized to incur expenditures not exceeding $103,896,223 (U.S. Dollars: One Hundred and Three Million, Eight Hundred and Ninety-Six Thousand, and Two Hundred and Twenty-Three) or so much as necessary for its General Fund operating expenses during the school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, and to levy a tax on the taxable property of the School District sufficient to meet the amount of this sum not received from other sources?

Proposition #2- School Transportation Vehicles: Shall the Board of Education of the Central Square Central School District be authorized to purchase and finance seven (7) diesel/gas, 65-passenger student transportation vehicles, two (2) diesel/gas, 30-passenger student transportation vehicles, and one (1) diesel/gas, 24-passenger/5 wheelchair student transportation vehicle, including necessary furnishings, fixtures and equipment and all other costs incidental thereto, and expend a total sum not to exceed $1,769,100, which is estimated to be the total maximum cost thereof, and said amount, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be raised by the levy of a tax upon the taxable property of said School District and collected in annual installments as provided by Section 416 of the Education Law; and, in anticipation of such tax, obligations of said School District, in the principal amount not to exceed $1,769,100, shall be issued?

Proposition #3- Library Tax: Shall the Board of Education of the Central Square Central School District, County of Oswego, State of New York, pursuant to Education Law, Section 295, be authorized to levy and collect an annual tax, year after year, separate and apart from the annual school district budget, in the amount of $25,000 (in addition to the current annual appropriation of $70,000 for a total of $95,000 annually), which shall be paid to the Central Square Library for the support and maintenance of the library, with this appropriated amount to be the annual appropriation until thereafter modified by a future vote of the electors of the Central Square Central School District?

BOE Candidates (in order they appear on ballot) - Three open BOE seats (three 3-year terms from 7/1/25-6/30/28)

Kenneth Sherman

Ken is a lifelong resident of Central Square. He and his wife, Angela, have two daughters who both graduated from Central Square, Sofia and Isabella. They are both in college now, attending SUNY schools.

In the past, he has served as the Mayor of the Village of Central Square, Deputy Mayor and now serves as a Trustee. He also served on the Planning and Zoning Boards. Ken has been a Board member for four years on the Central Square Board of Education. His family is active members of the Divine Mercy Church.  Ken was also very involved in his daughters’ sports.

Mr. Sherman owns his own business – Sherman Vincent Associates, a company that continues to invest in the local community – improving the tax base, attracting new tenants to the village and paying attention to curb appeal and neighborhood beautification.

Mr. Sherman was instrumental in the new signage standard appearing in the village. He actively donates to multiple Central Square School District sports and arts programs. He is a supporter of the American Legion and has donated money for flags and wreaths. He organized and donated to Prayer Chapel to be installed at the Hillside Cemetery, working with local businesses and Oswego County CiTi BOCES programs and local churches.

He is active with family traveling, camping, fitness, art, music, volunteering, cooking and eating. He is active in hiking and running. Thank you for your continued support.

Ryan Lucas

I grew up in Pennsylvania and went on to attend Liberty University, where I received my degree in business management. Faith has always been an important part of my life and continues to guide my commitment to family and community. In 2005, I moved to Brewerton with my wife, Sarah, and we now have four children. I spent several years working at the North Area YMCA as the Sports Director before co-founding Restore CNY (The Hub) in 2019. It is a community initiative started by a group of people passionate about investing in youth to help restore and strengthen the local community. 

I currently am employed full-time at the Department of Agriculture and Markets, where I work in the agriculture industry. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Public Policy from Syracuse University. As a mother of four, one of whom is still a student in the Central Square School District, I am committed to fostering continuous improvement, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and working collaboratively to support students and teachers.