Last Updated 2/12/26

As information becomes available, links will become active. 

Welcome to the Carle Place UFSD 2026-2027 budget information webpage. This page is designed to provide Carle Place School District residents with budget information in a transparent manner. The budget that is presented initially is one that is prepared by district administrators with direction from the Board of Education. However, with Board and community input, the budget that is adopted in the Spring is ultimately that of the Board of Education.

Please check back often as the information contained on this webpage will change as the budget development process continues. 

Questions about the budget may be addressed to either:

Dr. Ted Cannone, Superintendent of Schools at 622-6575 or Email Dr. Ted Cannone

Joanna DeMartino, Asst. Supt. for Business at 622-6451 or Email Joanna DeMartino

Any member of the Board of Education

Help us shape the future of our schools before the budget is officially adopted! We are gathering early community input on program and resource priorities. Your perspective is essential to ensure our financial planning aligns with the needs and values of our students, staff, and families.

We will be using your thoughts to identify areas of strength and opportunity within our District budget. We are using ThoughtExchange so everyone has a chance to share their perspectives and understand what’s most important to the group. Please click here to participate! The exchange will be open until February 22, 2026.

Upcoming workshops will take place in the Carle Place High School’s Barry Dennis Conference room beginning at 8 p.m. They are planned for:

• Thursday, Feb. 12 - Initial Planning, Strategy, & Overview

• Thursday, Feb. 26 - Districtwide Expenses

• Thursday, March 12 - Instructional Programs & Staffing

• Thursday, March 26 - Related Arts

• Thursday, April 16 – Budget Adoption

• Thursday, May 7 – Annual Budget Hearing/Meet the Candidates

• Tuesday, May 19 – 6 a.m.-9 p.m. – Budget Vote & BOE Trustee Election (Multipurpose Room)

• The 2026-2027 budget, current Version 1A.0, totals: $60,231,232.

• This represents a 2.63%  change from the current year budget.

• The estimated 2026-2027 Tax Levy is: $48,893,575.

• This represents a 2.32% change from the current year tax levy.

• The Allowable Maximum Tax Levy Under the Tax Cap is currently:  $48,893,575 or a  2.32% change.

Sample Ballot

Proposition 1: 2026-2027 Budget   

Residents will be asked to vote on the proposed 2026-2027 budget. Details of the proposed budget can be found on this web page.

Proposition 2: TBD

Proposition 3: Selection of One (2) Board Members

Residents will be asked to vote for the election of two (2) members to the Board of Education for a three year term commencing on July 1, 2026.

Estimated 2025-2026 Revenues

The tax levy cap legislation continues to effect school district budgets, including the 2026-2027 school year (this proposed budget).

It is important to note that the cap is on the growth in the tax levy (the amount of taxes collected to run the district) and not a cap on tax rates or individual tax bills. Tax bills will fluctuate, up or down, in amounts that may exceed 2%.

The information presented here is designed to provide residents with the components of the actual calculation for Carle Place UFSD. Changes to the maximum tax levy amount may have a direct impact on the proposed budgeted expenditures, absent any additional revenue sources (i.e. state aid).

The tax levy cap also sets budget approval requirements. A proposed budget with a resulting tax levy at or below the cap requires only a simple majority for approval. A proposed budget that exceeds the cap requires a 60% majority of voters for approval.

The following are reproduced with permission from Capital Region and Questar III BOCES:

• Navigating Through New York's Property Tax Levy Cap As It Relates to Public Schools

• New York's Tax Levy "Cap" Formula: How Does It Add Up?

• The Three Tax Levy Numbers Under New York State's Tax Levy "Cap"

Calculation of Carle Place UFSD Maximum Allowable Levy

2026-2027 Proposed Budget - Summary and Details

2026-2027 Proposed Budget - 3 Part Format - This format is required by NYS law and reports budgeted expenditures in 3 categories, namely administrative, program (instructional), and capital.

In accordance with NYS law, the following additional documents are required to be provided to district residents:

Links to these documents will become active as the information becomes available. 

• Budget 2026 Newsletter/Presupuesto 2026

• 6 Day Budget Notice    Aviso de Presupuesto del Carle Placer Distrito Escolar               

• Property Tax Report Card        

• Property Tax Exemption Report 

• Compensation Disclosure

  
  School District Report Card Information (Current is for 2023-2024 School Year)

• View New York State Report Card-District

• View New York State Report Card-Cherry Lane

• View New York State Report Card-Rushmore Ave

• View New York State Report Card-Middle School/High School

• View Fiscal Transparency Report  (Current is for 2022-2023 School Year)

• Presentation #1 – Initial Planning, Strategy, & Overview February 12, 2026

• Presentation #2 - Districtwide Expenses February 26, 2026

  • Detailed Facilities Expenditures

  • Detailed BOCES Expenditures

  • Detailed Transportation Expenditures

  • Detailed Benefits Expenditures

• Presentation #3 - Related Arts Expenses March 12, 2026

  • Detailed Technology Expenditures

  • Detailed Athletics, Physical Education, Health, FACS Expenditures

  • Detailed Fine & Performing Arts Expenditures

• Presentation #4 - Instructional Programs & Staffing

  • Detailed Special Education Expenditures

  • Detailed Cherry Lane Expenditures

  • Detailed Rushmore Expenditures

  • Detailed MS/HS Expenditures

• Budget Adoption Presentation April 16, 2026

  • What is a contingency budget and why does it matter?