Effectively advocating for school budgets in New York State can be done in a few different ways including local engagement and state-level lobbying, with a focus on ensuring equity, adequacy, and transparency. Participating in school board meetings, casting informed votes on budget proposals, engaging with state representatives regarding Foundation Aid, and collaborating with advocacy groups, such as New York State School Boards Association NYSSBA (https://www.votervoice.net/NYSSBA/Home), at the New York State Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. NYS PTA (https://nyspta.org/home/advocacy/advocacy_tools/advocacy-guide/ ) to advocate for sufficient funding allocations.

All information regarding the Berlin CSD 2026-27 Budget Development will be posted to the Budget Information (https://berlincentral.org/district/budget-information/) portion of our webpage.

2026-27 Budget Development Calendar

How can you Advocate for the Berlin CSD on a State level?

If you would like to get involved in advocating for the Berlin Central School District, please reach out to our elected officials by calling or emailing them at the addresses listed below.

Governor Kathy Hochul
(518) 474-8390, EMAIL https://www.governor.ny.gov/content/governor-contact-form

Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado
Phone: 518-402-2292
EMAIL LGNY@exec.ny.gov

Senator Jacob Ashby
NY Senate District 43
ALBANY OFFICE
Legislative Office Building, Room 517
Albany, NY 12247
Phone: 518-371-2751
Fax: 518-426-6985
EMAIL ashby@nysenate.gov

Assemblyman Scott Bendett
Assembly District 107
ALBANY OFFICE
LOB 324
Albany, NY 12248
Phone: 518-455-5777
Fax: 518-455-5923
EMAIL bendetts@nyassembly.gov

Senator Shelley Mayer
Senate Education Chair
ALBANY OFFICE
Legislative Office Building, Room 509
Albany, NY 12247
Phone: 518-455-2031
Fax: 518-426-6860
EMAIL smayer@nysenate.gov