On Tuesday, May 20, Niskayuna Central School District voters passed a $116,121,281 budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year by a vote of 968-621. Under the approved budget, the district will maintain all existing services and programs and offer $2.45 million in new investments that result in the creation of 20.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff positions.
In addition, voters approved a $1,685,931 proposition for the purchase of nine new buses, 1,075-513, including one 30 passenger wheelchair diesel bus, two 36 passenger diesel buses and six 77 passenger, full size diesel buses.
“We’d like to thank our staff, families and our broader community for their support of the budget proposal they approved today,” said Superintendent of Schools Carl Mummenthey. “We believe this budget aligns with the district’s strategic priorities and the vision we’ve set forth for the future success of our students and community.”
Voters elected Kimberly Tully (1,205 votes), Judith Tomisman (1,121 votes) and Elisabeth Cococcia (1,130 votes) to fill three open seats on the Niskayuna CSD Board. The board members elected are volunteers who will serve three year terms. The terms of the individuals elected this year will begin on July 1, 2025.