2026 Annual School Budget Presentations, BOE Elections, and Voter Information

The Ballston Spa CSD Board of Education approved the proposed 2026-2027 school district budget on April 15, 2026. 

On May 19, 2026, district voters will cast their vote for the proposed school budget of $113,742,988, which represents a 3.1% increase in expenditures over the 2025-2026 budget. The projected tax levy to support the 2026-2027 budget is $65,590,400, which represents a 3.9% increase over the 2025-2026 tax levy. 

District voters will also vote on four propositions on the ballot on May 19, 2026:

• Proposition I: School Budget proposal for the 2026-2027 school year in the amount of $113,742,988.

• Proposition II: School Vehicle Replacement in the amount of up to $1,620,100 to purchase and replace school buses and vehicles.

• Proposition III: The district will spend up to $295,000 to purchase one electric bus.

• Proposition IV: The district will be authorized to collect and contribute $65,902 towards the expense of operating the Ballston Spa Public Library.

The School District Annual Budget Hearing is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 6:00pm in the Ballston Spa High School Library, followed by the regular meeting at 7:00pm.

A  Meet the Candidates Night will be held on Monday, May 5, 2026, at 6:00pm in the Ballston Spa High School Library for area voters to learn more about the candidates for the Board of Education. There are three Board of Education seats up for election this year, commencing in July 2026.  Voters will select from the following candidates, listed in ballot order, at the polls on Tuesday, May 19, 2026:

• Matthew Dreher

• Katie Whittemore

• Julia Routbort Baskin 

Learn more about each candidate on our Board of Education, Meet the Candidates page on our website. The evening will be broadcast on the district’s  YouTube Channel  for anyone that is unable to attend the live event. It will also be available for viewing after the event.

Community Budget Presentations are offered for residents to learn more about the budget proposal. Interested voters are invited to attend on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Ballston Town Hall, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the Milton Community Center or Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Malta Community Center – all at 6:00pm.

If a resident of the school district meets the definition of a “qualified voter” but has not registered to vote, (s)he must first register to be eligible to receive a ballot.  A qualified voter is a United States citizen, at least 18 years of age on election day, residing in the Ballston Spa Central School District for 30 days immediately prior to election day and has registered to vote. A qualified voter must register with the county by contacting the Saratoga County Board of Elections. If you are registered with the county Board of Elections to vote in the general election, you are all set to vote on May 19, 2026.

The annual statewide School Budget Vote and Board of Education Elections will be held on May 19, 2026, from 7:00am – 9:00pm. District residents vote at Ballston Spa High School (residents of the Towns of Ballston, Milton and Charlton) and the Malta Town Hall (residents of Malta).