Voting on the 2011-2012 District Budget and South Colonie Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Polls will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the district's five elementary schools. More information to follow.
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General Voting Information
On the third Tuesday of each May, residents from across New York State go to the polls to vote on the following year’s school district budget and to elect members of the Board of Education. Also, each October, South Colonie residents go to the polls to vote on the annual school bus replacement proposition. Parents and all district residents are urged to get out and exercise their right to vote.
In early May, South Colonie residents can expect to receive in the mail a copy of the district newsletter InFocus which will highlight the budget residents will be voting on. In October, they will also receive in the mail the InFocus explaining the bus vote in detail. If you do not receive a copy of the newsletter please contact the District Office at 869-3576 and one will be mailed to you. Information will also be posted on this web site.
You are eligible to vote if your are a United States citizen, 18 years or older, and a resident of the South Colonie Central School District for at least 30 days prior to the annual vote date.
Polling sites: Where and When to Vote
Residents may vote at ANY of these voting locations from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.:
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FOREST PARK SCHOOL (A handicap accessible voting machine is available)
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ROESSLEVILLE SCHOOL
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SADDLEWOOD SCHOOL
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SHAKER ROAD SCHOOL
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VEEDER SCHOOL (A handicap accessible voting machine is available)
Please Note: There is NO VOTING at the high school or middle school buildings.
2009-2010 BUDGET NEWS STORY ARCHIVES
South Colonie Residents Approve 2010-11 District Budget 1,645-1,120
Posted May 18, 2010
South Colonie Central School District residents went to the polls on Tuesday, May 18, and approved an $89.4 million budget for the 2010-11 school year by a vote of 1,645-1,120. The budget continues to support South Colonie’s key educational initiatives despite a projected $3.7 million cut in state aid to the district over the current school year. full story
