Capital Project

The East Greenbush CSD has proposed a $116 million capital project that, if approved by voters, would improve facilities and grounds at all seven schools at no additional cost to the local taxpayer. The proposed capital project will be a proposition on the School Budget Vote and Board Election ballot scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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Budget Vote and Board Election – May 16

May 15, 2017 | Athletics, Bell Top, Budget, Columbia, District, Genet, Goff, Green Meadow, Red Mill, Sutherland, Transportation

District residents will vote on the proposed school budget for 2017-18 on Tuesday, May 16 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The proposed budget, which maintains all current programs and services, totals $92.2 million, an increase of 2.25% from last year.

The proposed tax levy increase is 3.7%, which is consistent with the New York State property tax cap of 3.7%, requiring a simple majority to pass the budget.

In addition to the school budget, voters will decide on two school bus propositions, a $39 million capital project to address aging infrastructure and elect three Board of Education members.
 

2017-18 Budget Vote and Board Election Ballot

Proposition 1: School Budget

  • Proposed school budget of $92.2 million
  • Tax levy increase of 3.7%, which is consistent with the state tax cap of 3.7%
  • Maintains all programs and services

Proposition 2: Bus Purchase from Reserve Fund

  • Two 66-passenger buses, four 28-passenger buses and two 22-passenger buses
  • Purchased from voter-approved reserve fund so there is no impact to taxpayers
  • New York State will reimburse the District for 60.2% of eligible costs

Proposition 3: Bus Purchase from Bond

  • Two 66-passenger buses
  • First bond payment would be made in 2018-19
  • New York State will reimburse the District for 60.2% of eligible costs

Proposition 4: Capital Project – Priority 1.1 ($17,206,812)

  • Classroom Modernization (STEM), Safety and Fire Systems, Roofs

Proposition 5: Capital Project – Priority 1.2 ($16,946,944)

  • Plumbing, Electrical, Masonry

Proposition 6: Capital Project – Priority 1.3 ($5,642,286)

  • Parking Lots, Turf Field (includes field, track and improved lighting)

Board of Education Election

  • Three Board of Education seats are available
  • Candidates would serve three-year terms on the Board of Education

Voting Information

The Budget Vote and Board Election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Polling places include Bell Top Elementary School, Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School, Green Meadow Elementary School, and Goff Middle School. Click here for more information.
 

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