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The City School District of Albany’s budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year would continue to support programs and services that students need and deserve while also minimizing the impact on taxpayers.

The $342.4 million proposal that voters will consider today includes a tax-levy increase of 0.9%. It is the fifth year in a row that the district’s proposed increase has been less than 1% – the average proposed increase during that time has been less than six-tenths of a percent.

The proposal strategically reduces staff expenses through retirements and the elimination of vacant positions, accounting for the end of the temporary federal COVID-19 relief funding for schools. Because of an anticipated decline in enrollment, staff-to-student ratios are expected to be as good or better next year.

Also, two Board of Education seats are up for election; there are three candidates vying for the open seats.

Looking for more information? Visit our budget page!