Budget Brochure
The information below is from the 2026-27 Budget Brochure.
Table of Contents
A Letter from the Superintendent
Budget Vote
Summary of Budget Proposals
Budget Information
Three-Part Expenditure
Propositions
Revenues
Tax Breakdown
Voter Qualifications
Absentee Ballots
2026-27 Budget Proposal and Comparison Figures
Basic STAR Exemption Impact
For more information
Meet the Board Candidates
*A PDF version of the newsletter is available at the bottom of this page.
A Letter from the Superintendent
Dear Churchville-Chili Community,
Spring is a special time in our schools. Students are busy preparing for art shows, concerts, athletic competitions, and many end-of-year traditions that bring our community together. At the same time, work continues on our Phase VI capital project, including improvements at the middle school and outdoor athletic facilities, new locker installations, updated stairwells, and a new roadway through campus.
In the weeks ahead, residents will have the opportunity to vote on the proposed 2026–27 school budget and Board of Education candidates. Creating the district budget is a thoughtful process focused on one goal: supporting high-quality teaching and learning while being responsible with taxpayer dollars. We carefully review expenditures, look for efficiencies, assess student and program needs, and determine staffing priorities.
The Board of Education approved a proposed budget of $113,367,702 on April 8. This represents a 4.12% increase over the current year and results in a 3.29% tax levy increase, which is within the state levy cap.
Voters will see three items on the ballot:
Proposition 1: The 2026–27 school budget
Proposition 2: The purchase of eight diesel school buses
Proposition 3: Authorization of a capital reserve fund not to exceed $20 million
As a reminder, we will once again be utilizing the new electronic voting machines that were introduced last year. We have a tutorial of how to use the new machines on the budget section of our district website.
Additional details about the proposed budget and Board of Education candidates are available at www.cccsd.org/Budget.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Churchville-Chili schools. We hope to see you at our spring events and encourage you to vote on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Go Saints!
Dr. Carmine Peluso
Superintendent of Schools
Budget Vote
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Middle School North Cafeteria, Door 31
noon-9 p.m.
Summary of Budget Proposals
| Budget 2025-26 | Proposed Budget 2026-27 | Difference | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expenditures | $108,879,682 | $113,367,702 | $4,488,020 | 4.12% |
| Revenues | $61,802,927 | $63,856,588 | $2,053,661 | 3.32% |
| Appropriated Fund Balances/Reserves | $3,375,826 | $4,371,061 | $995,235 | 29.48% |
| Tax Levy | $43,700,929 | $45,140,053 | $1,439,124 | 3.29% |
| Estimated True Value Tax Rate | $14.20 | $13.97 | ($0.23) | (1.62%) |
As illustrated by this table, a budget of $113,367,702 results in an increase of 4.12% over 2025-26.
Budget Information
How we arrived at the budget Four Board of Education meetings were held that were dedicated to budget discussions. Principals, directors, instructional leaders and community members were consulted in this process. Each request was carefully analyzed to determine what should be included in the budget. The district worked hard to maintain quality programs across the district, support educational programs and services vital to successful implementation of district goals, meet the needs to all students and staff, meet the safety and security needs across the district, while identifying alternate funding sources and cost saving measures to keep the tax levy within property tax cap calculation.
Changes reflected in the proposed budget
- State aid
- Retirement salary savings
- Unfunded mandates
- Special Education services
- Lottery-based UPK program
- Contracted obligations
- Additional staffing and budget allocation:
- Director of PD, Curriculum and Assessment
- Teacher Assistant
- CKLA Curriculum Materials
- HS Special Education Administrator
- Transitional Counselor (Formerly BOCES Service)
- Center for Youth Support
- Athletic coaching position
Three-Part Expenditure
New York State law requires that all school districts present the proposed budget in three parts that include Program, Capital and Administrative. The law also states that these three-part expenditures of the budget must exclude propositions or voter-authorized adjustments.
Program
The Program component of the proposed budget includes expenses associated with instructional programs, teacher salaries and benefits, transportation, special education and community services.
Capital
The Capital component contains maintenance costs for buildings and grounds, custodial services, utilities, tax refunds and judgments, capital expenses and debt service.
Administrative
The Administrative component consists of costs associated with personnel, communications, BOCES administration, all administrators, financial and legal services, the Superintendent’s Office and Board of Education expenditures.
| Component | 2025-26 | Percent of Budget | 2026-27 | Percent of Budget | Dollar Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program | $78,439,616 | 72.04% | $81,079,226 | 71.52% | $2,639,610 |
| Capital | $18,089,842 | 16.62% | $19,271,773 | 17% | $1,181,931 |
| Administrative | $12,350,224 | 11.34% | $13,016,702 | 11.48% | $666,479 |
Propositions
Proposition 1: Budget
Voters will decide whether to approve the proposed budget of $113,367,702 as presented by our Churchville-Chili Board of Education for the 2026-27 school year.
Proposition 2: Bus Purchase
Voters will decide on a resolution authorizing the district to purchase eight 66-passenger diesel school buses at an estimated maximum cost of $1,692,329.
Proposition 3: Reserve Fund
Voters will decide on a resolution authorizing the district to establish a Capital Reserve Fund to finance future site work, construction or reconstruction and equipping of school buildings and facilities, and the acquisition of land. The ultimate amount of the fund is to be $20,000,000 with a probable term of ten years.
Revenues
| Dollar Amount | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| State Aid | $55,718,175 | 49.15% |
| Proposed Tax Levy | $45,140,053 | 39.82% |
| County Sales Tax | $5,275,000 | 4.65% |
| Fund Balance | $4,371,061 | 3.85% |
| Other | $2,863,413 | 2.53% |
Tax Breakdown
| Town | 2025-26 Equalization Rate | 2025-26 Actual Property Tax Rate | 2026-27 Equalization Rate | 2026-27 Estimated Property Tax Rate | Estimated Change | 2026-27 Estimated Property Tax (per $200,000 Assessed Value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riga | 100% | $14.41 | 100% | $13.97 | ($0.23) | $2,794 |
| Ogden | 99% | $14.70 | 91% | $15.35 | $1.00 | $2,794 |
| Chili | 98% | $14.70 | 91% | $15.35 | $0.86 | $2,794 |
| Sweden | 95% | $15.17 | 98% | $14.26 | $0.06 | $2,794 |
| True Value of Home | 100% | $14.41 | 100% | $13.97 | ($0.23) | $2,794 |
Tax Cap Information
As with all districts, the tax cap is calculated using a complex equation. This year, the tax levy cap specific to Churchville-Chili District is 3.29%. With a proposed increase to the levy of 3.29%, the district is within the State's cap.
Voter qualifications
In order to vote you must be:
-
A United States Citizen
- At least 18 years of age.
- A resident of the Churchville-Chili Central School District for at least thirty (30) days prior to the vote.
Absentee Ballots
Residents unable to vote because of disabilities, illness, travel or other reasons listed as valid under election law, may request applications for absentee ballots. Residents unable to appear in person at the polls on election day may request applications for early voter ballots. Applications are available on the district website or by contacting the District Clerk at 293-1800, ext. 2300 or in-person at our administrative offices located at 139 Fairbanks Road. The district must receive applications by May 12, 2026, at least seven days before the vote, if the resident would like to receive the ballot by mail. Residents who wish to pick up their absentee ballots in person may apply through May 18, 2026. In all cases, the ballot must be returned to our administrative offices no later than 5 p.m. on May 19, 2026. Ballots received later than this cannot be accepted under education law, regardless of the postmarked date.
2026-27 Budget Proposal and Comparison Figures
| Overall budget Proposal | Budget Adopted for the 2025-26 School Year | Budget Proposed for the 2026-27 School year | Contingency Budget for the 2026-27 School Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Budgeted Amount, Not Including Separate Propositions | $108,879,682 | $113,367,702 | $111,183,049 |
| Increase/Decrease for the 2026-27 School Year | $4,488,020 | $2,303,367 | |
| Percentage Increase/Decrease in Proposed Budget | 4.12% | 2.12% | |
| Change in Consumer Price Index | 2.63% | ||
| A. Proposed Tax Levy to Support the Total Budgeted Amount | $43,700,929 | $45,140,053 | $43,700,929 |
| B. Levy to Support Library Debt, If Applicable | |||
| C. Levy for Non-Excludable Propositions, If Applicable | |||
| D. Total Tax Cap Reserve Amount Used to Reduce Current Year Levy | |||
|
E. Total Proposed School Year Tax Levy (A+B+C-D) |
$43,700,929 | $45,140,053 | |
| F. Permissible Exclusions to the School Tax Levy Limit | |||
| G. School Tax Levy Limit, Excluding Levy for Permissible Exclusions | $44,241,717 | $45,140,053 | |
| H. Total Proposed Tax Levy for School Purposes, Excluding Permissible Exclusions and Levy for Library Debt, Plus Prior Year Tax Cap Reserve (E-F) | $43,700,929 | $45,140,053 | |
| I. Difference: (G-H); (Negative Value Requires 60% Voter Approval) | $540,788 | $0 | |
| Administrative Component | $12,350,224 | $13,016,702 | $12,761,939 |
| Program Component | $78,439,616 | $81,079,226 | $81,041,666 |
| Capital Component | $18,089,842 | $19,271,773 | $17,379,444 |
The annual budget vote for the fiscal year 2026-27 by the qualified voters of the Churchville-Chili Central School District, Monroe County, New York, will be held at the Middle School North Cafeteria, Door 31 in the district on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, between the hours of noon-9 p.m.
Basic STAR Exemption Impact
Estimated Basic STAR Exemption Savings1 under the budget proposed for the 2026-27 school year... $419.10
1 The basic school tax relief (STAR) exemption is authorized by section 425 of the Real Property Tax Law.
For more information
If you would like to learn more about the proposed budget, please contact Matthew DeAmaral, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, at 293-1800 ext. 2330 or mdeamaral@cccsd.org or Dr. Carmine Peluso at 293-1800 ext. 2300 or cpeluso@cccsd.org. Budget information is also available on the district website at www.cccsd.org/budget.