Residents around the Southern Tier went to the polls on May 19 to vote on local school district budgets and for school board candidates for the 2026-27 academic year.
While Whitney Point schools proposed a minimal budget decrease, all other school districts proposed an increase in spending to fund priorities including capital projects, additional buses, programs and educational support as part of their proposed budgets. The program section for each district makes up the largest portion of the budget.
Here are the election results for the 2026-27 school budget throughout the Southern Tier.
Binghamton City School District
According to preliminary results posted on the district website, the 2026-27 school budget of $160,891,854 for Binghamton City School District passed by 509 to 156 votes. Final results will be shared after the Board of Education certifies the vote.
Johnson City Central School District
The 2026-27 school budget proposal of $83,615,907 for Johnson City Central School District passed with 311 votes to 148.
Union-Endicott Central School District
The 2026-27 school budget proposal of $113,457,809 for Union-Endicott Central School District passed by 507 votes to 250.
Vestal Central School District
The 2026-27 school budget proposal of $104,965,973 for the Vestal Central School District passed by 538 votes to 295.
Chenango Forks Central School District
The 2026-27 school budget proposal of $42,334,225 for Chenango Forks Central School District passed by 138 votes to 61.
Chenango Valley Central School District
The 2026-27 school budget proposal of $52,990,052 for Chenango Valley Central School District passed by 289 votes to 71.
Maine-Endwell Central School District
The 2026-27 school budget proposal of $78,404,677 for Maine-Endwell Central School District passed by 568 votes to 130.
Owego-Apalachin Central School District
The 2026-27 school budget proposal of $63,567,555 for Owego-Apalachin Central School District passed by 636 votes to 245.
Windsor Central School District
The 2026-27 school budget of $56,329,470 for Windsor Central School District passed by 267 votes to 56.
Results from Susquehanna Valley and Whitney Point have not yet been posted.
This report will be updated as more information becomes available.
Kalyn Grant reports on public service issues for the Press & Sun-Bulletin, focusing on schools and community impact. Have a story to share? Follow her on Instagram @KalynCarmen and on Facebook under Kalyn Kearney. Get in touch at KCGrant@usatodayco.com
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