I am very pleased to inform you that on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, residents of the Berlin Central School District showed up in larger numbers than previously seen to pass a $26,351,128 budget by a vote of 442 yes to 273 no. The successful budget revote includes a 2.0% tax levy increase which is below the 2.16% allowable cap set by NY State. The proposed 2026-2027 Berlin CSD Budget passed with a 62% approval. Read on here.
Berlin Central School District’s 2026-2027 Budget Revote mailer is now available in digital form here. A Budget Hearing-Information Presentation will take place on June 9, 2026 at 7:15 pm in the Berlin Middle High School Auditorium. The Budget Revote will take place Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Berlin Middle High School from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Please find the June 9, 2026 2026 Budget Hearing Presentation and livestream recording link here.
On May 19th, New York State legislators viewed and experienced the 36th New York State Art Teachers Association Legislative Exhibit, a student exhibit connecting aspiring artists, educators, and families from across New York. Berlin CSD had the distinction of having two Mountaineers selected to represent New York State’s youth and share their personal perspectives on art during the formal presentation, with BMHS art educator Mrs. DeCelle co-chairing the event, and six Mountaineers’ artwork exhibited. Read more about the event and the spotlight on the Mountaineer community here.
Please find a letter from Berlin CSD Superintendent Ken Rizzo with an update about the 2026-2027 BCSD Budget Revote here. A budget workshop will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 26 in the Berlin Middle High School (BMHS) auditorium. Residents will vote on Tuesday, June 16 from 12-9 pm in the cafeteria of Berlin Middle High School.
On Tuesday, May 19, residents of the Berlin Central School District rejected a $26,799,680 million budget for the 2026-2027 school year by a vote of 210 yes to 213 no. The proposal included a 2.03% increase over the current year and a tax levy increase of 2.16% which is at the allowable tax cap. More details here.