2027-2028 School Budget Development Process
Budget presentations will be made at each monthly Board of Education meeting starting in February, 2027. Monthly BOE budget presentations are posted as PDF documents in each month’s BOE meeting agenda on BoardDocs. BOE meetings can also be watched on-demand on the district’s YouTube channel (“DCS Eagles”).
Mark your calendar for the following important dates in the budget approval process:
Wednesday, May 5, 2027 – Board of Education meeting and Public Budget Hearing (6:30 p.m., Joe Bena Hall)
Tuesday, May 11, 2027 – DCPTA’s “Meet the Candidates Night” (6:30 p.m., Joe Bena Hall)
Tuesday, May 18, 2027 – Budget Vote & Board of Education Election (1 to 9 p.m., location TBD)
2026-2027 School Taxes
Questions?
DCS Tax Collector
Michelle Hundley
mhundley@duanesburg.org
Phone: (518) 895-2279, ext. 322
Stay Informed! Monthly BOE budget presentations for the 2027-2028 school budget vote will be posted here:
February 3, 2027
BOE Meeting (view on demand)
Budget Presentation
March 3, 2027
BOE Meeting (view on demand)
Budget Presentation
March 24, 2027
BOE Meeting (view on demand)
Budget Presentation
April 7, 2027
BOE Meeting (view on demand)
Budget Presentation
April 20, 2027 (Final Budget Presentation & Budget Adoption)
BOE Meeting (view on demand)
Budget Presentation
May 5, 2027 (Budget Hearing)
BOE Meeting (view on demand)
Budget Presentation
Duanesburg Community Passes 2026-2027 School Budget
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Duanesburg Central School District community approved the district’s $22,998,000 budget proposal for the 2026-27 school year by a vote of 428-270, a margin of 61%.
New York State School Tax Relief (STAR)
For questions regarding STAR Exemptions, contact the STAR Program directly at 518-457-2036.
School Budget 101: Understanding the Process
Each year, school boards must develop a balanced school budget proposal for the following school year and put it to a public vote on the third Tuesday in May. In New York, this requirement for a balanced, voter-approved annual budget is unique to public schools.
Check out this visual explanation, which may help you better understand some of the different factors that go into developing a balanced budget proposal.
This video is also an excellent source of information that provides a quick 60-second summary of the budget process: