Further breakdown of tax levy cap

These two documents produced by Questar III State Aid Planning and Communications Services and Capital Region BOCES Communications Service help explain New York’s new property tax levy cap. » UNDERSTANDING THE 3 TAX LEVY NUMBERS | » NY TAX LEVY FORMULA: HOW DOES IT ADD UP?

Video: Academic mandate presentation - January 19

The new academic standards will not only change the way schools across the state approach instruction, but they also come at a cost to the district ata time when the state is not providing any additional funding. On January 19, North Colonie held an informative community forum that delved into the details of each mandate and the impact they will have. » WATCH PRESENTATION

District slated to lose $52,000 in state aid

Gov. Cuomo has increased statewide aid for education by $800 million and has broken the distribution down into three components – two of which North Colonie may not be eligible for, adding more of a fiscal strain to the budget process. » LEARN MORE

10 Fast Facts about New York’s Property Tax Levy Cap

By now, you’ve probably heard about New York’s new tax levy cap legislation enacted in June. Many have referred to it as a “2 percent tax cap”, but this is a misnomer. Whatever you call it, the new law will still affect North Colonie and districts around the state as they develop their budgets for 2012-13. Like many laws, the details can be complicated and sometimes difficult to understand. This is why we've put together 10 fast facts for your reference. » READ 10 FAST FACTS

Analysis details sharp decline in state support for public school funding since 2007

The Statewide School Finance Consortium (SSFC), a New York coalition representing over half of the state's public school systems, has issued a report that addresses long-standing disparities in state education aid funding. » READ MORE |

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Community members turn out in-person and online for Tax “Cap” presentation

Dealing with an issue as complex as the property tax cap, or more accurately stated, tax levy limit, North Colonie aimed to reach as many people as possible last night to explain the recently passed legislation and its implications. » READ MORE

Understanding New York's tax levy cap

The change in the budget development process this year comes in the form of the state’s new tax levy cap legislation. The law has been misconstrued and misrepresented in media sound bites as a “2 percent tax cap.” In fact, the law does not restrict any proposed tax levy increase to 2 percent. » READ MORE

District sets 2011 tax rates

Using the final assessment figures provided by the Town of Colonie and the final equalization rates set by the State this summer, this year's tax rate is $22.46 per $1,000 of assessed value. This represents an increase of 2.97 percent. » READ MORE

2011-12 Exit Survey results

The North Colonie School District conducted an exit survey during its Annual School Budget Vote on May 17, 2011. The purpose was to collect demographic data about who voted on the budget and information about why voters voted the way they did. The survey was voluntary and anonymous. Surveys were made available to voters at the polling site for anyone who chose to fill one out after voting. While these results do not represent the opinions of all voters, they do provide many residents’ perceptions about the district and its proposed budget. » VIEW EXIT SURVEY RESULTS