Voting on the 2012-2013 District Budget and South Colonie Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Polls will be open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the district's five elementary schools.
Candidates wishing to run for the South Colonie Board of Education on May 15 have until Monday, April 16, 2012, at 4:30 p.m., to submit petitions to the Office of the District Clerk, 102 Loralee Drive.
2011-2012 PROPERTY TAX REPORT CARD (PDF)
2011-2012 BUDGET INFORMATION NEWSLETTER (PDF)
2011-2012 BUDGET EXPENDITURES & REVENUES CHART (PDF)
Overview of Budget Reductions and Program Cuts (PDF)
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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.
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Budget Q & A Session Thursday Night at Veeder School
Posted on february 5, 2012
The South Colonie Board of Education will hold a special open Question and Answer session on the 2012-13 district budget development process on Thursday, February 9, 7 p.m., in the Veeder Elementary School cafetorium. For a complete list of additional upcoming budget meetings, click here (pdf).
Mandate Relief For The Long Haul
Posted on January 26, 2012
ALBANY —
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 11-member Mandate Relief Council made its
formal debut on Wednesday, and they promised that they weren't
going away any time soon.
Council members will explore ways to trim or even reduce
unneeded mandates, or regulations that are imposed on local
governments and school districts and which drive up their costs
and consequently, the amount of money they charge property
taxpayers.
full story
Reforms To State Pensions, Schools Top Cuomo’s Budget Message
Posted on january 17, 2012
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has released his budget proposal for the coming fiscal year, a plan which ties a share of school funding to the adoption of a statewide teacher evaluation system. Under his plan, school districts and unions would have to agree on a new teacher evaluation system by Jan. 17, 2013, or risk giving up increases in funding. full story
Board of Education Begins 2012-2013 Budget Development Process
Posted on january 11, 2012
The South Colonie Board of Education began the 2012-2013 budget development process on January 10, leading up to the public vote on Tuesday, May 15th. For a complete list of additional upcoming public budget meetings, click here (pdf).
Next New York State Budget Faces Early Challenges
Posted on november 28, 2011
ALBANY -Faced with a lagging economy and a growing deficit, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says balancing the state's budget won't solve its worsening fiscal problems. With tax receipts well behind projections and the financial markets wary of another Washington stalemate, Cuomo's office projects a budget deficit of up to $3.5 billion for the fiscal year beginning April 1, as well as a $350 million hole this year. full story
Board of Education Adopts New Tax Rates
Posted on August 30, 2011
The South Colonie Board of Education adopted new district property tax rates for the 2011-12 school year at its meeting Tuesday night. The new rates are $24.66 per $1,000 assessed value for South Colonie home and business owners, $19.31 per $1,000 in Guilderland, and $16.65 per $1,000 in Niskayuna.
New York State Property Tax Cap Now Official
Posted on June 30, 2011
The New York State Legislature made it official this month in passing Governor Andrew Cuomo's campaign promise to enact a property tax cap on school districts and municipalities. The cap will take effect this coming budget season and affect district planning for the 2012-2013 school year. full story
South Colonie Residents Approve 2011-2012 District Budget 1,548-1,061
Posted May 17, 2011
South Colonie Central School District residents went to the polls on Tuesday, May 17th, and approved an $91.1 million budget for the 2011-12 school year by a vote of 1,548-1,061. The budget continues to support South Colonie’s key educational initiatives despite a projected $531,000 cut in state aid to the district over the current school year. full story
