Board Approves 2026-27 Proposed Budget; Voters Decide May 19

The Tri-Valley Central School District Board of Education approved the proposed budget for the 2026–27 school year, advancing a financial plan designed to support student success while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

The proposed budget totals $39,607,948 and reflects a careful balance between sustaining high-quality educational programming and remaining mindful of the community’s taxpayers. The plan includes a 2.99% tax levy increase and an overall spending increase of 4.04%.

The proposal maintains strong investments in academics, student services, technology, athletics, and the arts, programs that are central to the Tri-Valley experience.

The budget is structured in three components:

Program Component (78.00%): Supports direct student services, including teaching staff, classroom resources, special education, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
Capital Component (10.22%): Funds building maintenance, facility improvements, and debt service to ensure a safe and secure learning environment.
Administrative Component (11.78%): Covers district operations, including leadership, business services, and required administrative functions.

The budget proposal reflects the district’s commitment to providing meaningful opportunities for all students while ensuring that resources are used effectively and responsibly.

Community members will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed budget on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Tri-Valley Secondary School lower-level gym.

There are three at-large seats on the Board of Education up for election this year. The seats currently held by the following individuals will appear on the ballot:

Mr. Patrick Kelly – 3-year term

Ms. Tammi Chaboty – 3-year term

Vacant seat – 3-year term

At-large voting: The three candidates who receive the highest number of votes will be elected to fill the three available seats on the Board of Education.

Voter Registration will take place on both May 13, 2026 & May 14, 2026 from 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. in the Tri-Valley District Administration Building.

A budget hearing will take place on May 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Secondary School Lower Level Collaboration Center.