On Tuesday, May 20, residents of the Niskayuna Central School District will vote on a proposed $116,121,281 budget for the 2025-26 school year. If approved, the proposed spending plan will continue all existing services and programs and offer $2.45 million in new investments, resulting in the creation of 20.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff positions.
The proposed budget addresses the diverse needs of students while minimizing its financial impact on taxpayers. It calls for a 2.29% increase in the tax levy for next year – well below the district’s legal limit of 3.58%, as defined by New York’s tax levy cap legislation. Because the tax levy increase remains below the district’s legal limit, a simple majority of voters is needed to pass the budget.
Read more about the proposed budget here.
2025-26 Budget Vote
Public Hearing
Tuesday, May 6, 6 p.m.
District Office Board Room
1430 Balltown Road, Niskayuna
Attend in-person or via Livestream
Vote
Tuesday, May 20
7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Niskayuna High School
Budget at-a-glance
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- Proposed budget: $116,121,281
- Budget change: $5,350,512 (4.83%)
- Tax Levy change: $1,486,549 (2.29%)
Also on the ballot
Bus Purchase Proposition: Voters will be asked to approve $1,685,931 for the purchase of nine new buses, including one 30 passenger wheelchair diesel bus, two 36 passenger diesel buses and six 77 passenger, full size diesel buses.
The district will be reimbursed by the state for approximately 73.4% of the bus purchase cost. The proposition is part of the district’s annual bus replacement plan, which replaces the oldest buses each year in order to maintain a safe and operational fleet, and controls the maintenance costs that come with keeping older buses on the road.
Board of Education Election: There are three candidates running for three available seats on the Board of Education. Candidates, in ballot order, are Kimberly Tully, Judith Tomisman and Elisabeth Cococcia.
Board members are volunteers elected to three year terms. The terms of the individuals elected this year will begin on July 1, 2025.
Voter Eligibility
To be eligible to vote, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years or older, and a district resident for at least 30 days prior to May 20. If you are not already registered to vote, you can register at the polls on May 20. Although no pre-registration is necessary, personal identification may be requested at the polls. Questions? Please call the district clerk at (518) 377-4666, ext. 4.
Absentee and Early Mail Ballots
Absentee and early mail ballots are available at the District Office and will be issued upon request to residents who will be out of town or unable to vote at the polls due to illness or disability. Call the district clerk at (518) 377-4666, ext. 4, to obtain an application and for information about deadlines.