Below is a timeline leading up to the budget vote. You can also download the timeline here. Get more information about the school budget, how to calculate your taxes, voting and more.
Oct. – Dec. 2023 | Jan. – Feb. 2024 | March 2024 | April 2024 | May 2024
October – December 2023
October – November
Review of the budget calendar with school principals and Board of Education. District Administration meets with building administrators and supervisors and reviews last year’s projections and current status of staff and program. Enrollment projections for the coming year are developed and shared with the school principals. The district seeks community input on budget priorities.
October 17
Public input for budget development. Watch the Oct. 17 Board of Education meeting.
November & December
Building and department level budgets developed. Instructional and facility needs are addressed at this stage including staffing recommendations, equipment recommendations and priority supplies and services all based on program justifications.
December 5
Read about the rollover budget presentation.
- 2024-25 Budget Rollover Budget Projection presentation, Dec. 5, 2023
- Watch the Rollover Budget presentation at the Dec. 5, 2023 Board of Education meeting
January – February 2024
December – January
District Administration review staffing, equipment and facilities requests following meetings with building principals and selected staff. This process involves a thorough review of enrollment projections, class size and staffing levels for both professional and operational needs.
January 16 (this meeting was originally schedule for Jan. 9 and was rescheduled due to inclement weather)
Board of Education provides direction for budget development.
- Read about the fund balance and reserves presentation.
- 2024-2025 Fund Balance presentation, Jan. 16, 2024
- Watch the fund balance and reserves budget presentation at the Jan 16, 2024 Board of Education meeting.
January 30
- Read about the executive budget proposal and state aid projections.
- Watch the executive budget proposal and state aid projections presentation at the Jan. 30, 2024 Board of Education meeting.
February 13
- Read about Foundation Aid and tax levy limit.
- Watch the Foundation Aid and tax levy limit presentation at the Feb. 13, 2024 Board of Education meeting.
March 2024
March 5
Superintendent’s Budget: Presentation to the board of education and community.
- Read the Superintendent’s draft budget presentation
- Watch the Superintendent’s draft budget presentation at the Mar. 5, 2024 Board of Education meeting.
March 12
Budget Workshop: Questions and Answers.
March 26
Board of Education Budget Work Session.
April 2024
April 5
Legal publication of proposed budget vote date. (45 days prior to vote).
April 16
Board action to adopt the budget.
April 16 – May 21
Budget discussions through the district. Included are meetings with PTA organizations, civic organizations, neighborhood associations, senior citizens and other groups interested in obtaining more information and a better understanding of the school budget.
April 22
Final date for submission of Board Candidate Petitions. (30 days prior to vote)
Meet the 2024-25 Board of Education candidates.
April 26-May 4
Publication and printing of the budget mailing for home distribution.
May 2024
May 6-9
Mailing of the budget publication to homes.
May 7
Public Budget Hearing, Guilderland High School, 7:00 p.m.
May 21, Budget Vote Day
Budget Vote Day! Polls open at 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at each of the five GCSD elementary schools.
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