Pre-K Expansion, Woestina Reopened
Added three full classes of Pre-K and reopened Woestina Elementary.
Reelection 2026
Will Mau
for the Schalmont Board of Education
Schalmont Central School District · on the ballot as William Mau
Vote Tue, May 19
Why I'm Running
Three years ago I started showing up to Schalmont board meetings because my daughter's kindergarten class was too big. I wasn't planning to run for anything. I just wanted to understand the problem and see if it could be fixed. It could. We got an additional section added the next school year.
That experience showed me what's possible when someone pays attention, asks questions, and follows through. So I ran for the board, and I've spent the last two years doing exactly that.
I've lived in this community my entire life. This is my neighborhood, and the work on this board matters to me personally.
- Rotterdam Native
- Involved Parent
- 20+ Years of Leadership
- Certified Teacher
- Local Volunteer
- Schalmont Class of '03
About Will
My wife is a third grade teacher, and together we are raising two Schalmont students: a 7th-grader and a 3rd-grader. I went to the College of Saint Rose for Social Studies 7-12 and taught for three years before moving into operations and data. Today I run operations at TalentSmart, an emotional intelligence and leadership development company. Nights and weekends I chair the Scout Troop at Jefferson Elementary.
The Record
What we've accomplished in two years on the board.
Residential Trade Technology
Added RTT at the high school, growing career pathways with local employers.
More AP and College Credit
Expanded AP and college-credit offerings so students have multiple pathways to earn credit.
75% Budget Approval
Budget passed at 75% voter approval with every dollar going into programs.
Capital Reserve Fund
Established a Capital Reserve Fund to invest in buildings without raising taxes.
Low Class Sizes, Kept
Held low class sizes while other districts cut.
Keeping Taxes Low
1.95%
Tax levy increase
4.2%
Allowable cap
54%
Under the cap
This is a tough budget year across the Capital Region. Health insurance costs are up double digits. Most districts are raising taxes to their cap just to hold steady. Some are cutting staff and programs. At Schalmont, we came in at 1.95%, well under our 4.2% cap, with no cuts to staff, no cuts to programs, and lower transportation costs. That takes planning.
"Coming in at 1.95%, well below the 4.2% allowable cap, keeps Schalmont financially strong and continues all opportunities for our students."
Dr. Thomas Reardon, Superintendent
What I Want to Keep Doing
Four things I want to work on if I'm reelected.
Around Town
Showing Up in the Neighborhood
Most weekends I'm somewhere with my kids, the Scouts, or at a school event. That's where this campaign starts and ends.
Schalmont Central School District Election
Tuesday, May 19
Schalmont High School
1 Sabre Drive, Rotterdam, NY 12303
William Mau on the ballot
Polls open 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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