Good Evening,
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.
This evening’s results are a reflection of our community’s shared commitment to putting students first and providing them with the best opportunities to succeed in school and beyond. The district values the input and engagement of residents throughout the budget revote process. The future of the Berlin Central School District shines very bright tonight. Go Mountaineers!
Sincerely,
Kenneth Rizzo
Berlin CSD
Superintendent
Voting, Absentee & Early Mail Ballot Information for 2026-2027 Budget Revote
- Information for Absentee Ballots
- Early Mail Ballot Requests
- Application for Absentee Ballot
- Early Mail Ballot Application
- What is a Qualified Voter
2026 -2027 Budget REVOTE Calendar
| May 26, 2026 |
Board of Education Meeting – Budget Workshop Presentation for 2026-2027 Budget Re-Vote
6:30 pm – Berlin Middle High School Auditorium |
| June 2, 2026 | Board of Education Round Table Meeting – 2026-2027 Budget Adoption for Re-Vote on 6/16/26 7:15 pm – Berlin Middle High School Auditorium
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| June 9, 2026 |
Budget Hearing – Informational Presentation, 7:15 pm – Berlin Middle High School Auditorium |
| June 16, 2026 |
2026-2027 Berlin CSD Budget Re-Vote |
| June 16, 2026 |
Board of Education Regular Meeting |
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Voting, Absentee & Early Mail Ballot Information for 2026-2027 Budget Revote
- Information for Absentee Ballots
- Early Mail Ballot Requests
- Application for Absentee Ballot
- Early Mail Ballot Application
- What is a Qualified Voter
Archived Budget Information from May 19, 2026 Budget Vote
Proposition #1 Berlin Central School District 2026-2027 Budget
The budget proposition failed with 210 Yes votes and 213 No votes. This is for the 2026-2027 budget of $26,799,680. 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.
Proposition #2 – Bus Purchase
Purchase of two (2) school bus (66 seats), vehicles, at a cost not to exceed $355,000.
233 Yes votes; 189 No votes
Board of Education Election
One candidate sought election to two open board of education seats. One candidate for re-election and one open seat with a write-in.
FRANK ZWACK
NICHOLAS BURDICK-write-in candidate
Please find a message from Superintendent Mr. Kenneth Rizzo below.
Good Evening,
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.
Proposition #2 authorizing the purchase of 2 school buses passed with 233 yes votes and 189 no votes. Voters elected two Board of Education members: FRANK ZWACK and write-in candidate NICHOLAS BURDICK. Thank you to everyone who participated in today’s vote.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Rizzo
Berlin CSD
Superintendent
Budget Tuesdays Presentations
- Budget Presentation – May 5, 2026 – Grafton VFW
- Budget Presentation – April 28, 2026 – Stephentown Library
- Budget Adoption Presentation – April 21, 2026
- Draft #2 Budget Presentation – April 14, 2026 – Petersburgh Fire House
- Draft #2 Budget Presentation – April 2, 2026
BOE Election Information
Voting, Absentee & Early Mail Ballot Information
- 2026-2027 Berlin Central School District Budget Binder
- Information for Absentee Ballots
- Early Mail Ballot Requests
- Application for Absentee Ballot
- Early Mail Ballot Application
- What is a Qualified Voter
Budget Development Calendar
2026-2027 School Year
| November- December 2025 |
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| December 2025 – January 2026 |
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| January 13, 2026 (BOE Meeting) |
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| January 23, 2026 |
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| January 28, 2026 |
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| February 2026 (ongoing) |
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| February 24, 2026 (BOE Meeting) | |
| March 1, 2026 |
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| March 18, 2026 (BOE Meeting) | |
| March 31 – April 4, 2026 |
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| April 2, 2026 (Round Table Meeting) | |
| April 14,2026 |
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| April 20, 2026 |
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| April 21, 2026 |
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| April 21, 2026 (BOE Meeting) |
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| April 27 2026 |
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| April 28, 2026 | |
| April 30, 2026 |
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| May 5, 2026 | |
| May 7, 2026 |
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| May 13, 2026 (on or before) |
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| May 19, 2026 |
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| May 20, 2026 |
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** Schedule and dates subject to change based on need. **
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
Voting, Absentee & Early Mail Ballot Information for May 19, 2026 Vote
- Information for Absentee Ballots
- Early Mail Ballot Requests
- Application for Absentee Ballot
- Early Mail Ballot Application
- What is a Qualified Voter
2025/2026 Budget Information
Election Information & Information on Running for the Board of Education
Berlin CSD Budget & Advocacy Update
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...
2026-2027 Budget Development Updates
Please stay up to date with Berlin Central School District’s 2026-2027 budget development process. Find presentations and important dates here.
Superintendent’s Corner March 2026
This month in the Superintendent’s Corner, Mr. Rizzo shines a light on the BCSD Transportation Department. The students were buzzing about the new buses and excited to find out when they would get to ride one. So, we thought it would be fun to take the community along for a ride with BCSD Administrators to find out what all the excitement was about. Learn more and check out the video here.
Proposed Capital Project Referendum 3/17/26 Results
Thank you to the Mountaineer Community for your engagement in the lead-up to tonight’s Proposed Capital Project Referendum, with a total budget of $9,450,000 and a 75.4% NYSED Building Aid Ratio. Despite widespread power outages to start the day, the community came out in record numbers with 550 total votes cast. The Board of Education thanks the residents of the district for your civic engagement throughout the pre-referendum process. More details here.
Proposed Capital Project Vote 3/17/26 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Please find more information regarding the BCSD Proposed 2026 Capital Project here.
Superintendent’s Corner February 2026: Proposed Capital Project Infrastructure & Priorities Overview Part 1 & Part 2
Please find this month’s Superintendent’s Corner here. This month, Berlin CSD Superintendent Mr. Rizzo takes the community on a tour of the district, highlighting the proposed Capital Project infrastructure priorities, and sits down with Buildings and Grounds Superintendent Mr. Cyril Grant and School Business Official Ms. Colleen Mills. Please find the two-part episode here.
Letter From Superintendent Rizzo Regarding Capital Project Presentation
Please find a letter from Berlin CSD Superintendent, Mr. Ken Rizzo, regarding the preliminary Capital Project presentation from the December 16, 2025, Board of Education meeting, addressing the district’s most pressing infrastructure needs. Find Superintendent Rizzo’s full letter and more details here.
Berlin CSD Business Office Receives ASBO’s Collaborative Excellence Award
Congratulations to the Berlin Central School District’s Business Office team, for being the 2025 recipient of the Collaborative Excellence Award! Read on here.
BCSD Superintendent Rizzo and NY Senator Ashby Meet To Discuss Advocacy for Rural School District
Advocacy for one’s community and partnerships with local representatives are critical to the success of a public school during times of fiscal struggle and trying to meet the needs of students and the greater school community. This was the topic at hand during a sit-down conversation between Senator Jake Ashby, who represents the residents of the Berlin Central School District, Berlin CSD Superintendent Mr. Ken Rizzo, and BCSD School Business Official Ms. Colleen Mills.
2025-2026 Budget Information and Results
Please find the 2025 -2026 Berlin CSD Budget Vote & Board of Education Election results here.
Budget and Voting Archives 2017-2026
2024-2025 Budget Information
2023-2024 Budget Information
2022-2023 Budget Information
2021-2022 Budget Information
2020-2021 Budget Information
2017-2020 Archived Budget Information
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