Year: 2023

New York voters in 2014 approved the statewide Smart Schools Bond Act referendum, which authorizes the state to borrow up to $2 billion to finance technology improvements in schools throughout the state. The Niskayuna Central School District was allocated $1.49 million. The use of Smart Schools funding does not require any local contribution from school …

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Update: The Meet the Candidates Night scheduled for May 2 at 7 p.m. will be held in the Niskayuna High School Auditorium. Three candidates are running for two seats on the Niskayuna Central School District Board of Education. Candidates, in ballot order, are Kristin Duffy, Jessica LaFex and Sarah Tishler. Board members are volunteers elected …

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On Tuesday, May 16, voters in the Niskayuna Central School District will decide on a proposed $107.8 million school budget for the 2023-24 school year. Voters will also decide on a bus purchase proposition and elect two members to the Board of Education. The budget proposal continues all current student programs and services and staffing …

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The figures below are estimates only for houses assessed at $200,000, $300,000 and $400,000 in the Town of Niskayuna. Tax rates and tax bills for property owners in the four towns in the district are set in August after assessment rolls and equalization rates are finalized by the state. This means that the tax bill …

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