Shenendehowa Board of Education Meeting | May 12, 2026

The Shenendehowa Board of Education held a meeting on May 12, 2026, primarily focused on presenting and discussing the upcoming fiscal year's budget. The superintendent detailed the district's budget development process, emphasizing fiscal responsibility, strategic allocation of resources, and sustaining educational programming while opening a new kindergarten center. The proposed budget totals just over $234 million, with a property tax levy of approximately $149 million, which is under the 2.52% tax cap. Key procurement-related items include the purchase of 21 new gas or diesel buses and additional transportation support vehicles at an expenditure not to exceed $3.6 million. The board also discussed capital improvements, including an $85.5 million project to add air conditioning to middle and high school buildings. The budget includes funding for new staff positions in special education, English as a New Language, nursing, and maintenance, as well as program enhancements in STEM and health sciences. The board encouraged community support for the budget vote scheduled for May 19, 2026. No motions or votes on the budget were recorded during this meeting, but the budget and related propositions will be presented to voters soon.