On Tuesday, May 20, North Colonie residents approved the district’s $155.2 million budget for 2025-26 with 937 yes votes to 267 no votes.
Results were announced at the North Colonie Central Office shortly after the polls closed at 9 p.m. The results show 78% of voters supported the budget.
The $155.2 million budget has a tax levy increase of 3.00 percent, below the allowable tax cap. The district will set its final tax rate for the 2025-26 school year in August, based on final assessment figures as provided by the Town of Colonie.
“We are so grateful to have community support for the 2025-26 budget. I want to thank everyone who has worked so hard to create a fiscally responsible budget that will continue to support the students of this district while also maintaining all of our current programs,” said North Colonie Superintendent Kathleen Skeals.
Board of Education
In the Board of Education (BOE) election, two candidates were seeking two, five-year terms. Linda Harrison and Samuel Johnson were both re-elected to their seats.
Summary
BUDGET VOTE
937 – Yes / 78%
267 – No / 22%
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Linda Harrison (unopposed)
Samuel Johnson (unopposed)