Board of Education Meeting - March 10, 2026

The South Colonie Central School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 10, 2026, where they discussed various administrative and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related topics included the presentation of the first draft of the 2026-2027 budget, which incorporated salary and staffing increases, capital projects, and transportation bus purchases. The board reviewed a proposed $13 million capital project vote for classroom cooling upgrades, funded by $4.7 million in capital reserves and building aid, designed to have no tax impact on the community. Additionally, a bus purchase proposition was presented for multiple buses with wheelchair accessibility, funded over five years with state transportation aid, also minimizing tax impact. The board discussed staffing needs including new positions for special education, school psychologists, and administrative roles, with some positions subject to final budget approval due to a budget gap. The meeting included motions approving personnel changes and resolutions for National Autism Awareness Month and National School Library Month. The board planned further budget workshops and community forums leading up to the May 19, 2026 vote on the budget and propositions.