Results of Schenectady City School Budget Vote and School Board Election:
Budget Passed
* 681 Yes votes
* 113 No votes
Cathy Lewis and Vivian Parson were re-elected to three-year terms on the Board of Education
Thank you to Schenectady voters!
🗳 Annual budget vote and Board of Ed election - Polls are open now!
🚫 No tax levy increase
🏛 The budget supports the four pillars of the Strategic Plan
🗣 Two Board of Education seats are open
More info here ➡️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2180253
Good morning, please join us this Wednesday evening for our monthly PTSO meeting.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-may-16-2025
Have a great weekend.
We are aware of the swatting calls taking place across the region. We realize that you may have seen these posts from other areas. Our local police are also aware . Fake threats have serious consequences. If you see posts with any kind of threat, please report it.
🗳 On Tuesday, May 20, residents of the Schenectady City School District will vote on the proposed $295,514,615 budget for the 2025-26 school year.
📈 This represents a $17,782,846 or 6.4% increase in spending
🚫 No tax levy increase for a seventh consecutive school year
🏛 The budget reflects the district's goals and supports the four pillars of the Strategic Plan
☑️ Since there is no tax levy increase, a simple majority is required for the budget to pass
🗣 Residents will also select two members to the Board of Education.
⏰ Polls are open from noon to 9 p.m. If you are unsure of where to vote, click here ➡️ https://nb.findmypollplace.com/schenectadyCSD/AmIRegistered.aspx?language=en
REMINDER: The 2025-2026 Budget Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at 530 Liberty St. The BOE work session will immediately follow the hearing.
Both will be live-streamed.
Live-stream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/2TsFCBtClZ4
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-may-02-2025
Have a great weekend.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for the week ending April 25: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-25-2025
Have a great weekend.
Our Modified Boys and GirlsTrack Meet today, hosted by Shaker, will be at CBA starting at 4:15 p.m.
JOIN US TOMORROW EVENING FOR OUR MONTHLY PTSO MEETING.
We wish you and your loved ones a happy and peaceful Easter.
#happyEaster
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-11-2025
Enjoy your weekend and recess next week.
Reminder
Spring Recess is next week. No school April 14 - 18!
District offices will be closed on Friday, April 18 (Good Friday)
This week we give a huge shoutout to our assistant principals/instructional supervisors who work tirelessly to support teachers, motivate students, create a positive environment & respond to many challenges every day. Please join us in celebrating these incredible leaders.
Click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto’s update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-april-04-2025
Have a great weekend.
We wish you a blessed Eid filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity.
😎 We’re excited to announce that the 21st Century Summer Program application is now open!
Click the link to register ➡️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchrgL9G7BbR4uBAMVuGUufDcVGi475AoFEDeWQmWN7sqoH-Q/viewform
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's video update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-28-2025
Have a great weekend.
** Reminder: No School on Monday, March 31 **
There is no school on Monday in observance of Eid al-Fitr. District offices will be closed.
Eid is an important Islamic festival that celebrates the end of Ramadan—the holy month of fasting. Eid al-Fitr means "the breaking of the fast” in Arabic.
