On Tuesday, May 19, Middleburgh Central School District residents approved a $25,616,095 budget for the 2026-27 school year by a margin of 66% in favor to 34% opposed. The tally includes absentee ballots. The budget increases spending by 2.06%, or $516,095 from the current year, and includes a tax levy increase of $158,486 or 1.50%. Since the tax levy increase is less than the district’s maximum allowable levy limit of 2.99%, the proposed budget needed only a simple majority vote to be approved.
Additional Proposition
Middleburgh residents have also authorized the purchase of two 48-passenger diesel buses with luggage compartments, one 24-passenger bus with air conditioning, and one seven-passenger minivan, for a total cost not to exceed $523,000. State aid will fund $381,790 (73%) of the total purchase cost. A withdrawal not to exceed $35,324 from the Capital (Bus) Reserve will offset part of the remaining local share.
“Thank you to our school community for your continued support and partnership, said Superintendent Mark Place.” “Your support reflects a shared commitment to our students and to the opportunities that help them learn, grow, and thrive. We are grateful for the trust you place in our schools and look forward to another great year in 2026-2027.”
Read more information about the budget.
Board of Education
Bonnie Snyder was elected to a three-year seat on the Middleburgh Board of Education.