The annual School Budget Vote and Board Election will be held on Tuesday, May 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The East Greenbush CSD has proposed a school budget for 2025-26 totaling $115,153,000 that maintains all current regular school year programs.
What’s on the Ballot?
- Proposition 1: School Budget of $115,153,000 with 4.8% Tax Levy Increase
- Proposition 2: Replace 8 School Buses from Bus Purchase Reserve Fund (Gas/Diesel)
- Proposition 3: Replace 2 School Buses from Bus Purchase Reserve Fund (EV)
- Proposition 4: Re-Establish Bus Purchase Reserve Fund
- Election of Four Board of Education Members
What Does the Ballot Look Like?
A sample ballot for the school budget vote can be viewed here. One side of the ballot has the four propositions and the other side has the Board of Education election.
Polling Sites
Polls will be open to eligible voters on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The school district is divided into election zones as follows:
- Bell Top Elementary School – Residents of the Town of North Greenbush
- Howard L. Goff Middle School – Residents of the Town of East Greenbush
- Donald P. Sutherland Elementary School – Residents of the Towns of Sand Lake or Chatham, or residents with a Nassau mailing address
- Green Meadow Elementary School – Residents of the Town of Schodack who do not have a Nassau mailing address
Resources
- Budget Newsletter
- Budget News / Budget Documents
- 2025-26 Proposed Budget Packet
- Video: Proposed School Budget Presentation
- Podcast Episode
- FAQ: 2025-26 Budget Process
- Budget Timeline
- Board of Education Election
- Voter Information and Eligibility
