Budget & Taxpayer Information

School Budgets in 60 Seconds
STAR Program
The Audit Committee & Financial Statements
School Tax Information

2026-27 Budget Information

Vote Date: May 19, 2026

Board of Education Election

On May 19, Greater Amsterdam School District voters will choose two district residents to serve on the GASD Board of Education. Board members each serve a three-year term.

The board is the official policy-making body of the school district. It is responsible for carrying out the laws and regulations pertaining to the education of children living within the district. The board adopts district policy, curriculum, programs of study and approves the hiring of all personnel, as well as establishing the conditions of employment. The board is also responsible for maintaining district facilities, establishing an annual budget and setting a tax levy.

To qualify for board membership, an individual must be:

A district resident for at least one year,
A U.S. citizen,
A minimum of 18 years of age and
Be able to read and write.

Voter Information

Am I qualified to vote?

You are entitled to vote if you meet the following qualifications:

You are a citizen of the United States,
You are at least 18 years of age or older on the day of the vote,
You are a resident within GASD for a period of 30 days prior to the vote,
You are registered to vote with the Board of Elections in your respective county within the Greater Amsterdam School District. To register, call the Montgomery County Board of Elections at (518) 853-8180.

How do I obtain an absentee ballot?

Applications for absentee ballots for any GASD vote are available from District Clerk at (518) 843-3180 x 7801.

All applications for an absentee ballot must be received no later than one week prior to a vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If the ballot is to be picked up personally by the voter, the application can be filled one day prior to the vote.

All ballots must be returned to the district clerk by 5 p.m. the day of the vote.

Where do I go to vote?

You must vote in your Ward/District Poll Site. If you are unsure of your poll site, please contact the District Clerk at (518) 843-3180 x 7801. Polls will be open from noon to 9 p.m.

Residents will now sign in electronically on voting day

When GASD residents go to the polls they will no longer be signing in to vote on paper but using an eSign tablet instead. Checking in voters using eSign vs paper polling books takes a fraction of the time. Voters can check in at any open station or the one with the shortest line. They no longer have to stand in a specific line according to their last name.

Polling sites

If you are unsure which ward and district you live in, please contact Board Clerk Kristi McGaffin at (518) 843-3180 x 7801.

School Budgets in 60 Seconds

Watch the video below for a quick overview of how school budgets are developed in New York

STAR Program

Homeowners who meet certain eligibility requirements through the New York State School Tax Relief Program (STAR) can have a portion of their home’s assessed value exempt from school property taxes. Learn more about the STAR program.

The Audit Committee & Financial Statements

School district finances are subject to internal and external auditing, which promote both accountability and transparency. The Greater Amsterdam School District Audit Committee, which is comprised of Board members and community members, is charged with providing independent advice and recommendations to the board.

Each year, in accordance with New York State regulations, an independent auditor conducts a review of the districts’ financial statements. After the audit is completed, it is reviewed by the Audit Committee and accepted by the Board. This typically takes place in the fall. Below are the most recent audited financial statements:

2024-25 School Year

2023-24 School Year

Past Year Audits