District overview
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
Carmel's seven elected trustees set district policy and propose the annual budget, which goes to district voters. The district's 2026–27 budget relies chiefly on local property taxes and New York State aid, supplemented by restricted reserves.
The adopted 2026–27 budget projects $102,047,644 in real property taxes, about two-thirds of the budget.
The budget overview projects $27,558,335 in Foundation Aid plus other state aid for transportation, buildings and services.
The budget plans to use $3.94 million from restricted reserves and debt-service funds.
Seven trustees are elected by district residents. Board committees review policy, facilities and finances, and special education and wellness.
The superintendent reported voters approved the budget by about 62% in May 2026; a detailed official tally was not collected.
The district’s 2026–29 plan includes integrating AI into learning for all students. It does not specify student AI-use rules or demonstrate implementation.
The plan estimates $100,000 over three years for this goal; its funding source is not specified.
Carmel Central School District
The adopted 2026–27 board calendar lists the next school budget vote for May 18, 2027. Budget terms and polling details were not established in this calendar.
Official source · verified Oct 29, 2026
Carmel Central School District
The district says trustee elections are held with the spring budget vote; its calendar lists that vote for May 18, 2027. The terms of Melissa Orser and John C. Curzio II expire in 2027. Candidates and election details have not been announced in these sources.
Official source · verified Oct 30, 2026
Carmel Central School District · $152,751,505
The superintendent reported on May 26 that voters approved the $152,751,505 budget by about 62%. A detailed official tally was not available in the collected recording.
Official source · verified Oct 30, 2026
Carmel Central School District
At the May 26 board meeting, trustees accepted the May 19 election results and congratulated Jordi Douglas and Daniel Minieri on their election. Candidate vote totals were not read into the recording.
Official source · verified Oct 30, 2026
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