Croton-Harmon Union Free School District’s 
2026-27 Budget and Propositions Approved by Voters

CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY, May 19, 2026 -- The Croton-Harmon Union Free School District announced today that the 2026-27 budget presented to the community was approved by a significant margin with 1269 YES votes and 310 NO votes. The $62,762,808 budget is within the allowable tax cap, with a 2.19% tax levy increase and an overall budget increase of 2.90%. The community also approved each of the ballot propositions:

• Vehicle Proposition: Approved the purchase of one (1) 66-passenger diesel school bus, one (1) 20-30 passenger gas/diesel powered school bus, and one (1) SUV hybrid vehicle at an estimated aggregate cost of $380,000. This aggregate cost is funded entirely from current-year general fund appropriations transferred to the capital fund, resulting in no impact on the tax levy.
• Repair Reserve Proposition: Authorized the allocation of $300,000 into the Repair Reserve Fund from the 2025-2026 unassigned fund balance for non-recurring repairs of capital improvements or equipment, carrying no impact on the tax levy.
• Croton Free Library Proposition: Approved a separate tax levy in the amount of $1,526,158 to support the Croton Free Library.

Superintendent Stephen Walker thanked the community for its participation in this year’s budget vote and support of the district’s 2026-27 spending plan.

“We are grateful for the community’s support of a budget that continues to invest in the experiences, opportunities, and learning environments that help our students thrive,” said Superintendent Stephen Walker. “Thank you for supporting a plan that helps ensure all Tigers can learn, grow, and pursue their passions.”

We are also pleased to announce that voters chose the three trustees on the ballot, each of whom will serve a three-year term from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. They are Anamika Bhatnagar, Jacob Day and Elizabeth Laird.

On behalf of the CHUFSD Board of Education, President Ana Teague expressed her gratitude to the community for participating in the budget process and for taking the time to vote.

“One of the strengths of Croton-Harmon is the ongoing dialogue and partnership between the community and the Board of Education,” said Board of Education President Ana Teague. “Thank you to everyone who engaged in this process and helped support a budget that reflects our shared commitment to students and schools.” 

NOTE: Results remain unofficial until all votes are verified.

Budget and Proposition Results:
• 2026-27 School Budget: 1269 YES | 310 NO
• Vehicle/Equipment Proposition: 1148 YES | 424 NO
• Repair Reserve Proposition:1398 YES | 180 NO
• Croton Free Library Proposition: 1241 YES | 362 NO
• Board Election: Anamika Bhatnagar, Jacob Day, Elizabeth Laird