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Business Office

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Business Office

The Copenhagen Central School District Business Office is committed to providing responsible financial management, fiscal transparency, and efficient support services that help advance the District's educational mission. The Business Office oversees budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, tax collection, benefits administration, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Working closely with district leadership, staff, and the Board of Education, the Business Office helps ensure that district resources are managed effectively to support student achievement, maintain high-quality programs, and protect taxpayer investments.

Whether you have questions regarding district finances, school taxes, purchasing, payroll, or Board of Education matters, our team is available to assist you.

Contact Information

Mr. Scot Luther

Business Manager

Provides oversight of district finances, budgeting, purchasing, payroll, benefits administration, financial reporting, and long-range fiscal planning.

Mrs. Robin Spaulding

District Treasurer & Tax Collector

Responsible for district treasury functions, tax collection, financial transactions, cash management, and related fiscal operations.

Mr. Lukas Sullivan

District Clerk

Serves as secretary to the Board of Education and maintains official district records, board meeting notices, agendas, minutes, and election-related documentation.

Business Office Services

The Business Office provides support in the following areas:

  • Budget Development & Financial Planning
  • Accounting & Financial Reporting
  • Purchasing & Procurement
  • Payroll & Employee Benefits
  • School Tax Collection
  • State Aid & Grant Management
  • Board of Education Support
  • District Records Management
  • Capital Project Financial Oversight
  • Fiscal Compliance & Auditing

For assistance or additional information, please contact the Business Office through the District Office at (315) 688-4411.

School Tax Collection

School tax payments will not be accepted in person at the District Office. Please mail all payments to:

Copenhagen Central School Tax Collector
P.O. Box 49
Copenhagen, NY 13626

Payment Deadlines & Penalties

  • The penalty-free payment period is September 1 through September 30.

  • A 2% penalty will be applied to payments received between October 1 and October 31.

  • Payments mailed and postmarked on or before September 30 will be accepted without penalty.

  • All unpaid taxes will be returned to the county on November 1 and re-levied on the January tax bill.

Please review your tax bill carefully and remit the exact amount due.

Escrow Accounts

If you receive a tax bill and have an escrow account through your mortgage lender, please forward the bill directly to your bank.

It is the responsibility of the lending institution to notify the Real Property Tax Office that an escrow account exists for your property.

STAR Exemption Information

Questions regarding the STAR Exemption Program should be directed to your local Town Assessor's Office.

Budget Documents

2026–2027 Budget Documents

AUDITS

Annual School Independent Audits: 

Office of the New York State Comptroller Audits:

Standard Workdays for Employees

Notice to Bidders/Requests for Proposal

Please contact us if you have any questions!