Dear Duanesburg Families and Community Members,
Tomorrow is the annual Duanesburg Central School District budget vote. In keeping with our values of Integrity, Pride, and Community, we want to share a clear overview of what the proposed $22,998,000 budget supports for the upcoming school year.
The proposed budget sustains all programs and services for our 662 students and funds the daily operations of the district. This includes instructional staffing, student opportunities, and the essential services that keep our schools safe, functional, and ready for learning each day.
Academic Programs and Staffing
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Support for 75 teachers and 114 full‑time and part‑time staff who provide instruction, student support, transportation, and building maintenance.
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9 Advanced Placement courses, 6 University in High School courses, 3 Distance Learning classes, and 15 elective courses.
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33 students enrolled in BOCES Career & Technical Education programs, with transportation provided to Schoharie, Albany, or Schenectady.
Athletics and Extracurricular Activities
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38 athletic teams across three seasons, involving 329 student‑athletes in grades 7–12.
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25 student clubs offering leadership, enrichment, and community‑building opportunities.
Music and the Arts
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63 elementary, 107 middle school, and 80 high school students participating in band and/or choir.
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14 Field Trips
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Drama Club productions at both the elementary and secondary levels.
Operational Costs
In addition to student programs, the proposed budget also covers the essential daily costs required to operate the district, including:
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Transportation Operations: Fuel, bus maintenance, tires, parts, inspections, driver training, and replacement equipment. BOCES CTE transportation, athletics transportation, and field trip transportation.
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Utilities: Electricity, heating fuel, water, sewer, waste removal, and internet/telecom services.
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Building Maintenance & Custodial Services: Cleaning supplies, custodial staffing, repairs, groundskeeping, snow removal, HVAC servicing, and routine upkeep. Routine repairs, equipment replacement, and maintenance of aging infrastructure.
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Safety and Security: School Resource Officers, security systems, cameras, radios, emergency preparedness supplies, and safety equipment.
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Technology Infrastructure: Network systems, servers, Wi‑Fi, device management, software licenses, cybersecurity tools, and tech support staffing.
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Instructional Materials: Textbooks, classroom supplies, lab materials, library resources, and curriculum updates.
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Insurance & Compliance Costs: Property insurance, liability insurance, workers’ compensation, and required state/federal compliance expenses.
These foundational services ensure that all programs can continue to run safely and effectively.
Voting Information
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 1:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: Transportation Center (Bus Garage)
Read more about the proposed budget (including the district’s budget book, budget newsletter, links to watch the budget hearing, and more) on the DCS website: https://www.duanesburg.org/budget-and-taxes/
Thank you for staying informed and engaged in our school community.
With Eagle Pride,
Kim Ross, Superintendent