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2026-27

As South Colonie begins planning for the 2026–27 school budget, our focus remains clear: supporting student success while planning responsibly for the future.

Our proposed budget continues to prioritize academic equity, sustainable programs, and safe, modern facilities, all while navigating rising costs and ongoing financial uncertainty.

Key Focus Areas

  • We remain committed to ensuring every student has access to strong academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services across all schools.

  • The budget focuses on maintaining core instructional and student support programs while planning carefully for long-term staffing, transportation, and facilities needs.

  • We continue preparing for the implementation of our Portrait of a Graduate framework, aligning learning experiences to the skills and competencies students need for success after graduation.

  • Through Next Generation Colonie, we are investing in learning spaces that are safe, modern, and designed to support students today and in the years ahead.

Community Presentations

  • March 10
    First Draft Budget Presentation Saddlewood Elementary
  • April 14
    Second Draft Budget Presentation Shaker Road Elementary
  • April 21
    BOE Meeting and Budget Adoption Approval of the Property Tax Report Card
  • May 5
    Board of Education Meeting (Saddlewood) Public Hearing

February 3, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Budget Discussion

February 24, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Budget Discussion
Focus: Special Education & Student Support Services

March 3, 2026
Board of Education Budget Workshop

March 10, 2026
Board of Education Meeting (Saddlewood)
Focus: Instruction and Athletics

March 31, 2026
Board of Education Budget Workshop (Tentative, if needed)

April 14, 2026
Board of Education Meeting (Shaker Road)
Second Draft of the Budget
Community Budget Forum

April 21, 2026
Board of Education Meeting
Final Presentation and Adoption of the 2026–2027 Budget
Approval of the Property Tax Report Card

May 5, 2026
Board of Education Meeting (Saddlewood)
Public Hearing – 2026–2027 Budget

May 19, 2026
Annual Budget Vote & School Board Elections

May 26, 2026
Board of Education Meeting (Colonie High School Library)
Certification of Vote

  • February 3, 2026
    Board of Education Meeting
    Budget Discussion

    February 24, 2026
    Board of Education Meeting
    Budget Discussion
    Focus: Special Education & Student Support Services

    March 3, 2026
    Board of Education Budget Workshop

    March 10, 2026
    Board of Education Meeting (Saddlewood)
    Focus: Instruction and Athletics

    March 31, 2026
    Board of Education Budget Workshop (Tentative, if needed)

    April 14, 2026
    Board of Education Meeting (Shaker Road)
    Second Draft of the Budget
    Community Budget Forum

    April 21, 2026
    Board of Education Meeting
    Final Presentation and Adoption of the 2026–2027 Budget
    Approval of the Property Tax Report Card

    May 5, 2026
    Board of Education Meeting (Saddlewood)
    Public Hearing – 2026–2027 Budget

    May 19, 2026
    Annual Budget Vote & School Board Elections

    May 26, 2026
    Board of Education Meeting (Colonie High School Library)
    Certification of Vote