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Budget Work Session February 26, 2026 2026-27 Budget - General, Transportation, and Operations & Maintenance Budget Presentation February 26, 2026 2026-2027 School Year - Croton-Harmon UFSD 1 Vision Map 2 General Support 3 Benefits 4 Debt Service & Transfers 5 Transportation 6 Buildings and Grounds 7 A Look Ahead CHUFSD Vision Map 2026-27 General Support, Benefits & Debt Service Budget 2026-27 2026-27 2026-27 2026-27 2026-27 2026-27 2026-27 Transportation Budget February 26, 2026 Transportation 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Transportation Capital Reserve ~ $100,000 Vehicle Replacement Needs for 2026-2027 Transportation Capital Reserve - ~ $100,000 1 - 66-Passenger Diesel Bus - (current cost - $194,064) 1 - 30-Passenger - (current cost - $111,022) 1 - SUV Hybrid - (current cost - $63,741) No tax impact or borrowing required Potential use of reserve funds to support the continued advancement and evaluation of our electric vehicle charging infrastructure and management system to promote long-term efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Current Year Appropriations - ~ $400,000 Our buses drive nearly 500,000 miles annually Where We Go & What We Do Mileage guideline for student ridership • Over 1,100 students transported daily • 20 different schools • Daily athletic and class trip events • K-4 grades – 3/10 mile or more • Grades 5-12 – 9/10 mile or more • Non-public schools-up to 15 miles Our Department The Department ➔ Full-service garage ➔ Exceptional DOT (Dept of Transportation) Rating ➔ Twice monthly DOT inspections requiring six(6) spare vehicles for each inspection at all times. Our Vehicles ➔ 58 Total Vehicles ➔ 17 - 66 Passenger Buses ➔ 4 - Electric 66 Passenger Buses (#5 on the way) ➔ 26 - Minibuses and Caravans ➔ 4 - SUV’s - Hybrid Facility Vehicles ➔ 11 - Trucks/Trailers ➔ 1 - Toyota Prius (Hybrid) MEET OUR TEAM ●1 - Head Bus Driver ●32 - Ten-Month Drivers ●14 - Ten-Month Monitors ●2 - 11-Month Dispatchers/Drivers ●4 - Mechanic Bus Drivers Departmental Efficiencies • Reciprocal Transportation Agreements with surrounding districts to minimize costs • Each shared bus run saves $40,000+ in electricity/fuel, labor and vehicle costs and reduces greenhouse gases • OGS Fuel Contract • Automation of 19A reporting, maintenance and compliance • Route Optimization • Transfinder Pro Implementation • Infinite Campus integration is live for parents & staff access to routing information • Enables the district to contact families directly throughout the year and during emergency situations, saving time and resources. • Stop-Arm Camera Technology Implemented as of 1/23/26 - 6 Installs Remaining Team Building Events Operations & Maintenance Budget February 26, 2026 Operations & Maintenance 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Our Facilities Team: Keeping Operations Running Smoothly Facilities Office ● Director of Facilities ● Office Assistant ● PT Mail Courier Maintenance and Grounds ● 2 Maintenance Mechanics ● 2 Custodians - Assigned to Grounds Schools ● 1 Head Custodian - (per school) ● 1 Day Custodian - (per school) ● 2 Night Custodian - (per school) ● 1 Night Cleaner - (per school) Part-time/Seasonal ● Sub Custodians ● High School Summer Helpers Facilities Staff Spotlight Promotions Ismael Rama - CET Head Custodian Mike Hanney - CHHS Head Custodian New Hires Lora Anderson - Facilities Office John Hrycko - CHHS Night Custodian Peter Perez - PVC Cleaner Chris Callahan - PVC Night Custodian Jerald Blackwell - CET Cleaner Facilities Department Training: Building Excellence Together BOCES Lead Training Dec. ‘25 ●Lockout / Tagout ●Confined Space Awareness ●SDS / Chemical Inventory ●Spill Response Snow Stats CET ● 3,900 Linear Feet of Sidewalks and Stairs ● 87,100 sq ft of Parking Lots and Driveways PVC ● 2,500 Linear Feet of Sidewalks and Stairs ● 55,500 sq ft of Parking Lots and Driveways CHHS ● 2,200 Linear Feet of Sidewalks and Stairs ● 75,000 sq ft of Parking Lots and Driveways Bus Garage ● 300 Linear Feet of Sidewalks and Stairs ● 38,700 sq ft of Parking Lots and Driveways District Wide ● 1.7 Miles of Sidewalks and Stairs ● 5.4 Acres of Parking Lots and Driveways CET Elementary School • Built in 1954 • 97,910 sq ft District Office • Built in 1999 • 3,000 sq ft Grounds Building • Built in 2019 • 2,579 sq ft Our Buildings PVC Middle School • Built in 1939 • 137,668 sq ft Bus Garage • Built in ~1980 • 8,200 sq ft Concession Stand • Built in 2025 • 720 sq ft Croton Harmon HS • Built in 1924 • 137,945 sq ft Maintenance Shop • Built in 2000 • 645 sq ft Press Box • Built in 2025 • 192 sq ft District Wide Total Building sq ft 388,859 Work Responsibilities Maintenance Team • HVAC • Plumbing • Electrical • Carpentry • Windows • Phones • Ceilings • Tech • BMS • Cameras • Doors • Locks • PA System • Security • Card Access • Wall Repairs • Tile & Flooring • White Boards • Cabinets • Furniture Assembly • Water Filters CHHS ~ 1920’s Substantial Increase in Maintained Spaces & Assets ●Additional AC at Schools ●Kitchen added at PVC ●Kitchen and Cafe added at HS ●Serving line at CET ●HVAC Equipment, Ice Machine, and Bathrooms at Concession Stand ●Water Fountain / Bottle Fillers DW ●Display boards DW ●Badge Access / Electronic Door Locks ●Hudl Sports Cameras Contracted Services ● HVAC – Filters, Motors, Electronics, Pumps Preventative Maintenance/Service/Inspections ● Plumbing – Repairs, Drain Cleaning, Acid Waste Management ● Electrical/Alarm/Fire/Security/PA/Elevator – Multiple Contracts ● Doors/Windows – Hardware, Keying, Blinds, Glass ● Janitorial – Disinfectant, Cleaning Materials, Mats/Mop Cleaning, Pest Control, Equipment Repair ● Grounds – Tree/Service, Poison Ivy, Athletic Field Supplies, Equipment Repairs ● Play Areas – Inspections & Maintenance ● Other – Equipment Replacements, Appliance/Repair, Painting, Water Treatment, Abatement Services PVC Construction August 1939 High School Main Gym Non-Future Facilities Projects Highlights High School Trainers Room • Paint • Video board • Scoreboard and shot clocks • Casework • Paint Non-Future Facilities Projects Highlights Bus Garage Upgrades ● Epoxy floor coating ● New bus lift ● New LED lighting ● Air compressor & air piping system ● Additional electrical receptacle Future Facilities Project: Then & Now HS Auditorium Future Facilities Project: Then & Now HS Cafeteria / Kitchen Future Facilities Project: Then & Now HS Innovative Learning Center Future Facilities Project: Then & Now HS Music Suite Future Facilities Project: Then & Now PVC Student Support Suite Future Facilities Project: Then & Now PVC Flex Future Facilities Project: Then & Now PVC Outdoor Learning Courtyard Future Facilities Project: Then & Now PVC Field and Playground Future Facilities Project: Then & Now CET Multipurpose Room Future Facilities Project: Then & Now CET Library Future Facilities Project: Then & Now CET Gym Future Facilities Project: Then & Now Spencer Track & Field Possible EPC Opportunities ● With completion of the roof replacements, there is now an opportunity to expand solar arrays Solar Stats 24/25 Total kWh Use: 1,814,725.18 24/25 Solar Production of Overall Use: 17.38% Solar Stats 24/25 Total Electric Purchase Avoidance From Solar Production: $60,096.42 Transforming Our Heating: From Fossil Fuel Tanks to Electric Heat Pumps ● Summer of 2024 - Removed 10k gal oil tank at PVC ● Summer of 2025 - Removed 10k gal oil tanks at CET & CHHS ● Campuses are no longer PBS (Petroleum Bulk Storage) sites - $3,000 savings on UG Tank Insurance ● Heat Pumps Added ○ CET - 8 ○ PVC - 3 ○ CHHS - 9 Cool Learning Environments • CET AC Additions • 8 classroom • Music & Art classrooms • Multi-Purpose Room • PVC AC Additions • Student Support Suite • Teachers Hub • CHHS AC Additions • Cafeteria • Music Room • 6 classrooms • Fabrication Room Final Phase - Tentative Summer ‘26 Construction ● PVC: Additional AC installation for roughly 10 classrooms ● CET Tennis Courts: Sports Lighting ● CET: New Playground Equipment AC Looking Forward ● CET - 100% of classrooms have AC ○ All Spaces except Gym, hallways, and bathrooms have AC ○ Electrical Service Upgrade required for additional AC installations ● PVC - ~71% of classrooms will have AC upon completion of Final Phase work* ○ 1st floor - 2 out of 8 classrooms will have AC ○ 2nd floor - 12 out of 14 classrooms will have AC ○ 3rd floor - 5 out of 8 classrooms have AC ○ 4th floor - All classrooms will have AC ○ Close to maxing out electrical capacity - needs further evaluation AC Looking Forward ● CHHS ~50% of classrooms have AC ○ 1st floor - 5 out of 11 classrooms have AC ○ 2nd floor - 13 out of 23 classrooms have AC ○ 3rd floor - 4 out of 10 classrooms have AC ○ Electrical Service Upgrade required for additional AC installations District Wide ~70% of Classrooms will have AC upon completion of the Final Phase From Reactive to Proactive: Tech-Powered Facilities Care ● iPads deployed to maintenance staff and each building ○ Electronic access to documents & blueprints ○ Electronic forms ○ Master Library Work Orders and Drawings ○ Troubleshooting HVAC issues in the field with remote access to BMS Work Orders: • Tracking hours & categories Drawings: • Inventory of equipment • Photos • Track WO history • Upload & View manuals • See locations From Reactive to Proactive: Tech-Powered Facilities Care - Master Library Preventative Maintenance: ● Set up automatic WOs for PMs based on manufacturers recommendations Viking Pure Solutions ✓ Jan 8: Budget Development Update ✓ Feb 12: Revenue Budget Summary ✓ Feb 26: General Support, Operations, & Propositions ❏Mar 12: Vision Map, Technology, & Athletics ❏Mar 26: School Budgets, Curriculum, & Pupil Personnel ❏Apr 9: Superintendent’s Proposed Budget ❏Apr 21: Budget Adoption, PTRC and BOCES Admin Budget Vote ❏May 7: Public Budget Hearing 2026-27 Presentation Schedule 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 ● Trustee Election (3 Seats) ● Propositions 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? 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