The South Colonie Board of Education has adopted a proposed $139.55 million budget for the 2025–26 school year—an 8.36% increase over the current year. The plan maintains all current programs, expands student support services, and reflects investments aligned with the voter-approved Next Generation Capital Project.

This Budget Q&A page is designed to help you better understand the development, priorities, and process behind our annual school budget. Here, you’ll find answers to common questions about how the budget supports our students, staff, and schools—while maintaining fiscal responsibility to our taxpayers.

Brian Casey, a proud 1967 graduate of Colonie Central High School and a longtime community advocate, is seeking re-election to the South Colonie Board of Education. He has served on the board since 2005 and is running unopposed for a five-year term through June 30, 2030.