The school budget is the biggest investment the community makes with its tax dollars. District leaders work to make the most effective use of resources to benefit students, to develop and manage the budget in a responsible and transparent manner and to be accountable to taxpayers.
Budget Information
- Annual Budget Hearing & BOE Meeting: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Annual School Budget Vote & BOE Election: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Development Calendar
January 2026
Jan. 8, 2026
- Regular Board Meeting – 7 p.m.
- Budget preparation overview and update of progress already made
- Transportation and Facilities presentations
Jan. 22, 2026
- Budget Workshop – 6 p.m.
- Revenue and expense estimates review
- Review of salaries and benefits
February 2026
Feb. 12, 2026
- Regular Board Meeting – 7 p.m.
- Anticipated revenue for 2026-27
Feb. 26, 2026
- Budget Workshop – 6 p.m.
- Review of tax levy and estimated state aid
- Review of expense budget for all codes
March 2026
March 1, 2026
Submit information to calculate tax levy limit to the Office of State Comptroller & NYSED
March 12, 2026
- Regular Board Meeting – 7 p.m.
- Board approval of separate propositions
- Potential adoption of 2026-27 budget
March 26, 2026
- Special Board Meeting – 7 p.m.
- Presentation of final 2026-27 budget
April 2026
April 2, 2026
Publication of legal notice, time and location of school budget hearing and budget vote.
April 16, 2026
- Regular Board Meeting – 7 p.m.
- Adoption of the 2026-27 budget and property tax report card
- Publication of legal notice, time and location of school budget hearing and budget vote.
April 20, 2026
Deadline for submission of Board of Education petitions due to the District Clerk’s Office by 4 p.m. Absentee ballots available upon request.
April 30, 2026
Publication of legal notice, time and location of school budget hearing and budget vote.
May 2026
May 5, 2026
Annual Budget Hearing & Regular Board Meeting – 7 p.m.
May 6, 2026
Budget notice mailed to residents including property tax report card. Budget newsletter available to the public.
May 14, 2026
Publication of legal notice, time and location of school budget hearing and budget vote.
May 19, 2026
Budget vote (including any special propositions) and election of Board of Education candidates 12-8 p.m. Absentee voting ballots due by 5 p.m.
Departments &
Services Links
- Budget & Finance
- Counseling Services
- Facilities
- Food Services
- Health & Wellness
- Pupil Services & Special Education
- Technology
- Transportation
Contact
Michele Hogan
School Business Administrator
michele.hogan@cambridgecsd.org
518-677-2653, ext. 1016
Budget & Finance Links
- ARP ESSER Plan (COVID Funds)
- Budget Archive
- Capital Projects
- School Tax Information
- Voting Information & Eligibility