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The Superintendent's proposed 2026-2027 budget presentation of April 21, 2026 outlines a $62,762,808 budget with a proposed tax levy of $46,417,623, a 2.19 percent levy increase described as within the allowable tax levy. The May 19, 2026 ballot at Croton-Harmon High School, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., includes the budget, a $380,000 vehicle proposition for a 66-passenger diesel bus, a 20-30 passenger bus and a hybrid SUV, a $300,000 repair reserve proposition covering PVC and CHHS elevator repairs and a PVC steam boiler, three trustee seats, and a shared-ballot Croton Library levy of $1,526,158. Highlighted enhancements include new CHHS courses such as AP Business with Personal Finance, AP Psychology, PLTW Principles of Engineering, Theater and Modern Journalism, with a public budget hearing set for May 7.

Superintendent’s Proposed Budget 2026-2027 April 21, 2026 BOE public budget hearing at CHHS 7:30 p.m. May 7 Develop preliminary assumptions & forecasts September Begin budget development calendar, debt & other revenue/expenditure projections October Meet with budget builders & distribute budget worksheets November Budget discussions & development December Budget work session & presentation NYSTRS ECR rate is released Spending Moratorium February Initial budget presentations Governor’s executive budget (tentative) January Governor’s budget state aid secured BOE Budget adoption & PTRC submission April Submit allowable tax levy to OSC Budget Presentations & Bus propositions March from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Croton-Harmon High School 36 Old Post Road South School Board Election & Budget Vote May 19, 2026 VISION MAP PRIORITIES INTERDISCIPLINARY AND PASSION-BASED CLASSES, SCHEDULES, AND EXPERIENCES Foster the pursuit of passion among our students and staff by developing innovative and inspirational classes, schedules, and learning experiences. ASSESSMENT, GRADING, AND FEEDBACK Promote future-focused teaching and learning through the development of a shared philosophy on assessment, grading, and feedback. FLEXIBLE, DYNAMIC LEARNING SPACES Ignite curiosity and inspiration within our students and staff through the creation of dynamic learning spaces. DISTRICT AND SCHOOL CULTURE Inspire the pursuit of individual and systemic success by cultivating an environment that prioritizes connection and belonging, celebrates thoughtful risk-taking, and values collegial voice. Enhancements to Support our Vision Increasing opportunities for CHHS students to take rigorous courses aligned with their interests, including new offerings: Advanced Placement (AP) Business with Personal Finance; AP Psychology; Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Principles of Engineering; Theater; and Modern Journalism Continuing access to 7 Interdisciplinary, team-taught classes and 9 dual-enrollment courses for students at CHHS Providing for the second year of full implementation of the instructional coaching model, district-wide, which advances teacher practices through genuine collaboration with colleagues Investing in modernizing classroom spaces across the district, creating classrooms which align with and enhance flexible, small-group collaboration in learning for all students Enhancements to Support our Vision Increased investments in hands-on learning resources Implementing new learning experiences driven by student-interest, including Tiger Tuesday at CHHS and electives experiences at PVC Investing further in resources to enhance literacy instruction for students at CET Adding new extracurricular clubs based on student interests new videc 2026-2021 Proposed Budget April 22, 2026 COMING SOON Hwhat SCHOOL CROTON HARMON 2026-27 Presentation Schedule ✓ Jan 8: Budget Development Update ✓ Feb 12: Revenue Budget Summary ✓ Feb 26: General Support, Operations, & Propositions ✓ Mar 12: Vision Map, Technology, & Athletics ✗ Mar 26: Emergency Cancellation ✓ Apr 9: School Budgets, Curriculum, & Pupil Personnel ✓ Apr 21: Superintendent’s Proposed Budget, Budget Adoption, PTRC and BOCES Admin Budget Vote ❏May 7: Public Budget Hearing 2026-2027 Budget Overview Budget Drivers Major Impact Factors ●Anticipated Increases in State Aid ●Increases to Tuition Revenue Due to In-District Special Education Programs ●County Sales Tax & Interest Earnings To Remain Flat Or Slight Decrease ●Increases to Contractual Salary Obligations ●Benefit Cost Increases (TRS/ERS, Health, FICA) ●Debt Service Down ●Significant Increase to Property/Casualty Insurance Revenue Budget: Expense Budget: New York State Budget Update: Budget Delayed . . . The NYS Budget was due Monday, April 1 ●Fifth Budget Extender Issued to fund state government operations and obligations through Wednesday, April 22nd ●State Aid Projections based on Executive Budget Proposal ●Negotiations Continue with No Indication of Settlement Date Anticipated State Aid 2026-27 Allowable Tax Levy Tax Rate History and Projection TOWN 2025 Equalization Rate % of Levy 2025-26 Tax Rate 2026-27 Tax Rate (Proposed) % Increase Cortlandt 1.21 96.15% $1,340.76 $1,347.56 0.51% Yorktown 1.60 3.85% $893.84 $1,019.09 14.01% Revenue Budget Overview Reserves Expense Budget Overview (by Function) Expense Budget Overview (By Object) Three-Part Budget Three-Part Budget Three-Part Budget 2026-27 Budget Overview Tax Levy 2.19% Proposed Budget $62,762,808 Proposed Tax Levy $46,417,623 ***Within the Allowable Tax Levy*** Vehicle Proposition One (1) 66-passenger diesel school bus One (1) 20-30 passenger gas/diesel buses One (1) Hybrid SUV ●Total cost: $380,000 ●Funded through the 2025-2026 general fund appropriations No Tax Impact or Borrowing Required Repair Reserve The Repair Reserve Fund is used to pay for non-recurring repairs to capital improvements or equipment. ●Established and approved by voters in May 2022 ●Utilized for the following purposes. ○PVC Elevator Repair - $100,000 ○CHHS Elevator Repair - $185,000 ○PVC Steam Boiler Repair - $65,000 ●Voter approval is required to fund this reserve . ●Expenditures from this reserve may be made only after a public hearing has been held, except in emergency situations. Total cost: $300,000 Funded through the 2025-2026 general fund appropriations No Tax Impact or Borrowing Required On the Ballot for May 19, 2026 Proposition 1 : 2026-2027 Budget - $62,762,808 Proposition 2: Vehicle Proposition Proposition 3: Repair Reserve Trustee Elections : Three(3) Candidate Positions Proposition 4: Croton Library Levy- $1,526,158* *Shared Ballot – District holds no library authority. Voter Information & BOE Election ● Three (3) School Board positions to be filled by election ● English & Spanish packets available on the CHUFSD website ● Includes: ○ Petition Instructions for Nomination of Candidates ○ Nominating Petition (38 signatures required) ○ Instructions for Filing of Expenditure Statements ○ Candidate’s Statement of Expenditures ○ Guidelines for Campaigning Candidate Packets (due April 20, 2026) Eligibility: ● U.S. citizen ● At least 18 years old by May 19, 2026 ● Resident of the district for 30+ days before May 19, 2026 ● Registered with the school district or county board of elections Voter registration form available on the Board of Elections website. ● Last day to register: May 14, 2026. ● Register in person at the District Office (M-F, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) or on April 21, 2026, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. ● Absentee and Early Voting applications due by May 12, 2026 (for mailed ballots) or May 18, 2026 (for in-person pickup). ● Absentee/Early ballots must be received by May 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. To vote in the Croton-Harmon School District’s Annual Budget Vote/Election on May 19, 2026, you must be a registered voter. Q&A Budget Vote May 19 May 7 Official Public Budget Hearing May 12 Board Candidate Forum CHHS Tuesday @ 7:30pm May 19 Tenure Celebration & District-Wide Art Show May 19 Budget Vote and Board Election For more information, log on to www.chufsd.org Vote Day Information Tuesday, May 19, 2026 ● Time: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM ● Location: Croton-Harmon High School (CHHS) On the Ballot: ● Budget Vote ● Vehicle Proposition ● Repair Reserve ● Trustee Election (3 Seats) Event: Tenure Celebration at 7:00 PM 5/19/2026 5/19/2026 Stay Connected Facebook @CrotonSchools Instagram @CrotonSchools Do you have questions about the 2026-2027 budget? You can email your questions to: Budget.Questions@chufsd.org @