The 2026-2027 Budget Vote & Board of Education Election was held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Updated May 19, 2026
About the Budget Proposal
The annual School Budget Vote and Board of Education Election was held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, between the hours of 11am and 8pm. Read about the Board of Education Candidates for 2026-27. Residents can vote by absentee ballot or in person at their designated polling location. Visit the voting information page to learn about polling locations, voter registration, and absentee ballots.
On April 21, 2026, the Board of Education formally adopted the proposed 2026-27 budget. Read the proposed 2026-27 Budget Book.
Budget Development Documents
- Community Budget Workshop – Presentation #1 (January 20, 2026)
- Community Budget Workshop – Presentation #2 (February 24, 2026)
- Community Budget Workshop – Presentation #3 (March 10, 2026)
- Community Budget Workshop – Presentation #4 (March 17, 2026)
- Community Budget Workshop – Presentation #5 (March 24, 2026)
- Community Budget Workshop – Presentation #6 (April 14, 2026)
- Community Budget Workshop – Presentation #7 (April 21, 2026)
- 2026-27 Proposed Budget Book (includes a detailed breakdown of revenues/expenses and NYS school report card)
- 2026-27 Budget Newsletter
- Budget Hearing Presentation (presented at the May 5, 2026 Board of Education meeting). View the live stream of the Budget Hearing presentation.
- Budget Presentation (Presented by Dr. Bailey and Christy Ferri).
- Thursday, May 14 at Livingston Town Hall at 7 p.m.
- Absentee Ballot Application – due to the Board Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on May 19
Board of Education Meetings
View Board of Education meeting live streams on our YouTube channel under Past Live Streams.
Budget Development Timeline and Important Dates
| Date | Public Presentations/Events | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tues, February 24 | Board of Education Meeting - Community Budget Workshop | HS Auditorium | 6pm |
| Tues, March 10 | Board of Education - Academic and Budget Workshop | HS Library | 5:30 pm |
| Tues, March 17 | Board of Education Meeting - Community Budget Workshop | HS Auditorium | 6pm |
| Tues, March 24 | Board of Education Meeting - Community Budget Workshop | HS Library | 5:30pm |
| Tues, April 14 | Board of Education Meeting - Community Budget Workshop | HS Auditorium | 6pm |
| Tues, April 21 | Board of Education Meeting - RCG BOCES Budget & Board Vote | HS Auditorium | 6pm |
| Thurs, April 23 | Voter Registration Day | JHS Cafeteria | 4-8pm *Please bring photo ID |
| Wed, April 29 | School Board Nominating Petitions due to District Clerk | District Office | by 5pm |
| Tues, May 5 | Board of Education Meeting - Budget Hearing | HS Auditorium | 6pm *Special Meeting |
| Thurs, May 14 | Public Budget Presentation | Livingston Town Hall County Route 19 Livingston, NY 12541 | 7 pm |
| Tues, May 19 | Board of Education Meeting - Annual Budget Vote & BOE Election | HS Auditorium | 11am-8pm BoE meeting will start at 7 p.m. |