Resident asks Shenendehowa board to consider state veterans property‑tax exemption

The board received and read into the record an email from resident Terrence Koulianos asking the Shenendehowa Central School District Board of Education to consider adopting a resolution to participate in the property‑tax exemption authorized under New York Senate Bill S1183.

The email, read by the district clerk, said the law "allows school districts to opt in to a full property tax exemption for veterans who are a 100% service connected disabled, applicable to assessment roles prepared on or after 01/02/2026," and requested the board place the matter on an upcoming agenda so the public could weigh in. The resident wrote that participation would "provide meaningful support to disabled veterans living within the district" and aligned with community values.

The board acknowledged receipt of the correspondence and indicated there would be follow‑up with Mr. Koulianos; no formal action on the matter was taken at this meeting.