General news

• UPDATES!

  • After the budget edition of Capital Education was mailed, the district and its teachers' union agreed on a new five-year contract that includes a pay freeze and no teacher layoffs for 2011-12. This means there will be no increase in the tax levy as part of this year's budget.

  • Click here to read more about the new teachers' contract and its benefits for our students and community.

  • If you received an anonymous postcard in the mail or a "phone survey" about the school budget, click here to learn about the "Facts vs. Fiction" of this year's budget proposal.

• Follow these links to read all stories from the 2011 budget edition of Capital Education:

  • District downsizing continues with 2011-12 proposed budget

  • Labor talks could bring more savings

  • Budget proposal supports quality programs that serve more students

  • No-cost plan to improve Giffen, Abrookin and Albany High School

  • Learn more about the budget at a community presentation

  • How are my final tax bill and tax rate determined?

  • Estimated tax bill (STAR information)

  • Proposed expenditures and estimated revenue table

  • Proposed expenditure pie chart

  • Estimated revenue pie chart

  • Propositions on the May 17 ballot

  • Albany's public schools by the numbers

  • Voting requirements

  • Absentee ballots

  • Where do I vote?