Board of Education Meeting - April 14, 2026

The South Colonie Central School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 14, 2026, primarily focused on recognizing winter sports athletes and discussing the upcoming budget and capital improvement projects. The board approved revisions to district policies and received detailed presentations on ongoing and planned construction projects, including auditorium renovations, locker room upgrades, and a new transportation center. The budget discussion highlighted a proposed $147.6 million budget with a 5.77% increase, including funding for instructional enhancements, new curriculum implementation, and expanded college course offerings at no cost to families. The board also approved contractor selections for stage 2B of the capital improvement projects and discussed propositions for the May 19th vote, including the annual budget, bus replacements (diesel only, no electric buses this cycle), capital project funding leveraging state aid, and establishing a new $10 million capital reserve. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for fiscal and employment matters before final budget adoption.