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.

2024-25 School Year Budget

On Tuesday, May 21, the Greater Johnstown School District community approved the district’s  $43,488,975 budget proposal for the 2024-25 school year by a vote of 357-180, a margin of 67%. 

The plan represents a spending increase of 3.00% ($1,266,669) and called for a 4.26% tax levy increase ($500,818), which was at the District’s maximum allowable levy under state law. This marks the fourth straight year that the tax levy increase was within the cap, requiring just a simple majority (more than 50%) to pass.

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.

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.