On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Schodack Central School District residents will be asked to vote on a proposed budget for the 2025-26 School Year, a proposition to purchase gasoline-fueled school buses and a proposition to use Capital Reserve Funds to replace an aging electric transformer at the District Office Building. Additionally, residents will elect three individuals to sit on Schodack’s Board of Education.

Voting will take place in the Maple Hill Jr./Sr. High School Gym from 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM. If voting by absentee, military or early mail ballot, they must be returned to the District Clerk, Michele Reickert, no later than 5:00 PM on May 20.

Strawberry Festival & Drive a School Bus Demo

Also happening in Schodack CSD on Tuesday, May 20, are the events below! See more about these events here.

  • All Schodack community members are invited to the PTO’s annual Strawberry Festival from 4:15 PM – 8:00 PM at Maple Hill Jr./Sr. High School. Stop by for food, fun and games before or after you cast your vote!
  • There will be a Drive a School Bus Demonstration from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM in the District Bus Garage Parking Lot (please note the updated location), just around the corner from Maple Hill High School and right behind the District Office Building (1477 South Schodack Rd). Anyone who is 21 or older with a valid driver’s license is welcome to stop by and see what it’s like driving a school bus. Schodack Transportation Director Rhonda Greenway will be on site to show you how it’s done and answer any of your questions!

2025-26 School Year Budget

The district has proposed a budget of $29,473,860 for the 2025-26 School Year. Learn more about the proposed budget here.

Board of Education Election

Three candidates are running for three seats on the Schodack Board of Education. See the 2025 Board Candidates here.

School Bus Purchases

The district asks voters to consider approval for purchasing three gasoline-fueled school buses at a cost of no more than $450,000. This number represents the purchase price before the district receives NYS aid money, which will ultimately lessen the final impact on taxpayers.

Use of Capital Reserve Funds

The district asks voters to consider approving the use of Capital Reserve Funds to replace and install an electric transformer at the District Office Building at a cost of no more than $557,500. The district already has this money in its Capital Reserve Fund, but needs voter approval to use it for these purposes. The current transformer was installed in 1966, and no replacement parts are available. If the transformer fails, it would likely result in lighting, heating, cooling, and security systems shutting down, which would disrupt operations and pose safety risks. Transformer failure would also likely result in a building closure of 8-12 months. If approved, the district’s Capital Reserve Fund balance would be $2,144,241 after installation of the new transformer.