Budget and Taxes

2026-2027 School Budget Development Process

Budget presentations will be made at each monthly Board of Education meeting starting in January 2026.  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:

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – Board of Education meeting and Public Budget Hearing (6:30 p.m., Joe Bena Hall)

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – DCPTA’s “Meet the Candidates Night” (6:30 p.m., Joe Bena Hall)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – Budget Vote & Board of Education Election (1 to 9 p.m.)


Stay Informed! Monthly BOE budget presentations will be posted here starting in January 2026.


2024-2025 School Taxes

School Tax bills were mailed the first week of September 2024 and payment was due by Oct. 4, 2024 to avoid a late fee penalty.

You can access your tax bill information online.

From Sept. 3 – Oct.31, online bill payment was available here:
pay your tax bill online here

PLEASE NOTE – A 2% late fee will be added after Oct.4, 2024. 

Taxes will be turned over to the county for collection after Oct. 31, 2024.

DCS Tax Collector
Michelle Hundley
mhundley@duanesburg.org 
Phone: (518) 895-2279, ext. 322


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: