Budget & Finance

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.

2026-27 Budget

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, residents of the Greater Johnstown School District community are invited to vote on the District’s proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year. Polls will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the lobby of the Johnstown High School auditorium.

Proposed Budget: $47,291,679

Tax Levy Increase: 3.49% ($440,655), the sixth consecutive year the levy has remained at or below the cap, requiring a simple majority for approval.

Spending Increase: 4.73% ($2,134,862), driven primarily by debt service for ongoing capital improvements to District facilities. These costs are largely offset by increased building aid generated from prior capital projects.

Click here for more details about the District’s proposed spending plan.

Click here to view the complete 2026-2027 Budget Book.

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Annual Budget Vote & Board Election

Subject to few exceptions, school districts statewide are required by law to hold an annual budget vote and Board of Education Election on the third Tuesday in May.

Learn more about who is eligible to vote, how to register, and applying for absentee and early mail voter ballots on our Voting Info page.

To learn more about seeking a seat on the Board, visit our Board of Education page.

School Taxes

School property tax rates are set in August for the upcoming school year. Tax rates are based on the total tax levy in the voter-approved school budget, the state-determined equalization rates and assessment rolls for each town.

Learn more about viewing and paying your school tax bill and New York’s Property Tax Cap on our School Taxes page.

New York’s School Tax Relief Program (STAR) can save homeowners hundreds of dollars each year. Access more information from our STAR Info page.