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Board hears proposed $342 million Albany CSD budget, 0.9% tax‑levy increase; staff reductions by attrition planned

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Business officials presented a proposed 2025–26 general fund budget of about $342 million, a 0.9% tax levy increase and staffing reductions of approximately 36 positions through attrition to align with enrollment declines and the end of federal COVID relief funds.

The Albany City School District presented its proposed 2025–26 budget to the board, asking voters to approve a roughly $342 million general fund with a proposed 0.9% increase in the district tax levy.

Business officials told the board the budget assumes an estimated state aid increase of about $12.1 million and an appropriation of roughly $12.6 million from fund balance and reserves. The presentation showed the district proposes to maintain full‑day pre‑K at all 12 elementary schools plus community locations, preserve magnet programs, community schools…

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