The development of the 2019-20 budget will follow a process similar to that of recent years. Presentations on specific departments/areas will be presented to the Board in advance of the presentation of the overall budget for consideration by the Board.
January 7, 2019
Transportation and School Lunch budget presentations to the Board of Education, 6 p.m., District Office Board Room
January 29, 2019
Technology and Operations & Maintenance budget presentations to the Board of Education, 6 p.m., Birchwood Elementary School
February 11, 2019
Special Education budget presentation to the Board of Education, District Office Board Room, 6 p.m.
February 26, 2019
Instructional budget presentation to the Board of Education, 6 p.m., Craig Elementary School
March 1, 2019
Submit 2019-20 Tax Levy Limit calculation to New York State
March 19, 2019
Presentation of 2019-20 proposed budget to the Board of Education, 6 p.m., Hillside Elementary School
April 1, 2019
2019-20 budget discussion with the Board of Education, 6 p.m., District Office Board Room
Adopt 2019-20 budget (tentative)
April 2, 2019
Submit Property Tax Report Card to State Education Department and newspaper of record (if budget adopted on April 1)
April 16, 2019
2019-20 budget discussion with the Board of Education, 6 p.m., District Office Board Room
Adopt 2019-20 budget (if needed)
April 17, 2019
Submit Property Tax Report Card to State Education Department and newspaper of record (if budget adopted on April 1)
April 22, 2019
Deadline for submission of petitions for nominations of Board of Education candidates
Deadline for submission of petitions for propositions to be placed on the ballot
April 23, 2019
Drawing by District Clerk for determination of order for listing Board candidates on the ballot
April 24, 2019
Mail budget newsletter to the community
April 30, 2019
Budget Statement and required attachments available in school offices, website, town library, and upon request
May 7, 2019
Budget Hearing, 6 p.m., District Office Board Room
May 8, 2019
Budget Notice mailed to the community
May 14, 2019
Last day for absentee ballots to be requested if ballot is to be mailed
May 20, 2019
Last day for absentee ballots to be requested in person
May 21, 2019
School Budget Vote, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Niskayuna High School