Voters overwhelmingly approved the City School District of Albany’s budget for the 2025-26 school year, with more than 80% of voters saying “yes” for the third year in a row.
With unofficial results reported Tuesday night, 81% of voters supported the district’s $342.4 million budget, which includes a 0.9% tax-levy increase. The approval percentage is the second-highest in the district’s history, less than only the 83% approval percentage a year ago.
President Sridar Chittur, Ph.D., also won re-election to a third four-year term on the Board of Education. Austin Wolfgang also won election to the board in a three-way race for two seats. Dr. Chittur and Wolfgang will begin their new terms July 1.
Two school-related propositions also won strong approval:
- Proposition #2 – 83% approval
- The proposal will provide air conditioning upgrades at three elementary schools: Montessori Magnet School, New Scotland Elementary School and Sheridan Preparatory Academy
- Proposition #3 – 89% approval
- To sell a small vacant piece of land in the South End for no less than $1,000
You can visit our website to read more about all items that were on the ballot this year.