About the Budget Proposal
The annual School Budget Vote & Board of Education Election is on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Residents can vote by absentee ballot or in person at their designated polling location. Visit the Voting Information page to learn about polling locations, voter registration, and absentee ballots.
On April 24, 2025, the Board of Education formally adopted the proposed 2025-26 budget of $58,544,000, which includes a 3.55% tax levy increase. The budget uses fund balance and reserves responsibly, will not include staff reductions, and reflects adjustments for vacancies and retirements without cutting programs for students.
Budget Development & Documents
- PDF: 2025-2026 Proposed Budget Book– (includes a letter from Superintendent Dr. Juliette Pennyman, a detailed breakdown of revenues and expenses, NYS school report card, property tax report card, and more).
- PDF: 2025-2026 Budget Newsletter
- PDF: Budget Hearing (presented at the May 6 Board of Education meeting).
- PDF: Community Budget Workshop – Presentation #1
- PDF: Community Budget Workshop – Presentation #2
- Absentee Ballot Application
- PDF: Community Budget Workshop – Presentation #3
- PDF: Community Budget Workshop – Presentation #4
Capital Project & Energy Performance Contract
During the 2025-26 Budget Vote, residents of the Hudson City School District will also vote on a Capital Project referendum as well as an Energy Performance Contract resolution, which allows for the District to get an additional 10% in State Aid Funding for this project. Neither project will increase local school taxes.
For more information, visit the 2025 Capital Project and EPC page.
Important Dates
Below are the dates of public presentations and events:
- Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Community Budget Workshop – Presentation #1.
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Community Budget Workshop – Presentation #2.
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Applications for absentee ballots available from the District Office.
- Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Community Budget Workshop – Presentation #3.
- Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Special Board of Education Meeting RCG BOCES Budget and Board Vote at 6 p.m. in the Hudson Senior High School Library.
- Thursday, April 24, 2025 (4-8 p.m., Hudson Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria) Voter Registration Day (please bring photo ID).
- Wednesday, April 30, 2025 School Board Nominating Petitions due to District Clerk by 5 p.m.
- Monday, May 5, 2025, presentation at the Hudson Area Library at 5 p.m. in the Community Room.
- Tuesday, May 6, 2025 (6 p.m., Hudson Senior High School Auditorium) – PUBLIC HEARING for proposed budget; last day to register to vote through the DMV or Board of Elections.
- Monday, May 12, 2025, presentation at the AB Shaw Firehouse at 5 p.m.
- Thursday, May 15, 2025 (6 p.m., Hudson Senior High School) Meet the Board Candidates Night, Hosted by the SHS Student Council.
- Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (11 a.m.-8 p.m., various polling locations) Budget Vote and Election.
*Dates/locations are subject to change.