Brighton Central School District

Qualified residents of the Brighton Central School District will vote on the next year’s school budget along with board candidates on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Central Administration Building, Gymnasium, Door 4, 2035 Monroe Ave.

The budget proposition would authorize the appropriation of $114,689,880 to meet estimated school district expenditures for the 2026-27 school year. This represents an increase of 3.72% compared to the 2025-26 adopted budget. This would result in a tax levy increase of 3.98% and requires 60% approval with no penalty from the State or impact on STAR.

Voters will elect three members to the Board of Education. There are six candidates and their names will appear on the ballot in the following order: Dr. Susan Gasparino, Sarah Schlagman, Dr. Robert Cole, Carrielyn Bertino, Dr. Richard Kraude, and Jeffrey Sachs. Click here for candidate information and biographies.

There will also be an additional proposition on the ballot.

The second proposition on the ballot seeks voter approval for the expenditure of $13,600,000 on a capital project. This initiative requires authorization to withdraw $3,500,000 from the District Capital Reserve Fund. By utilizing reserve funds, allocating resources from the State’s Smart Schools Bond Act, and applying State Building Aid, this project is structured to avoid any impact on current or future tax levies.

The scope of the proposed project encompasses both new initiatives and outstanding work from the 2024 capital project that require reauthorization of additional funding to ensure completion. The proposal also seeks an extension of construction contingency funds necessary to deliver the comprehensive scope of work approved by voters in February of 2024. A substantial portion of the requested contingency is expected to be allocated toward the mitigation of contaminated soil identified in the athletic fields behind Brighton High School.

At Twelve Corners Middle School, the scope includes:

• Addition of Secure Entrance Vestibule – New Scope
• Security and Attendance Build Out on ground floor– New Scope
• Counseling Office Renovation – Incomplete Scope from 2024
• Skylight Replacement with LED Panels – New Scope
• Greenhouse Roof Replacement including New Gutters, Soffits, and Insulation – New Scope
• Re-engineer TCMS Parking Lot Entrance/Exit – New Scope
• Main Entrance Modifications: Sidewalk and Seat Walls – New Scope
• Canopy Demo – New Scope
• Generator Replacement – New Scope

At French Road Elementary School, the scope includes:

• Kitchen Modernization – Incomplete Scope from 2024
• Boiler Room Renovations/Equipment Replacement – Incomplete Scope from 2024

At Brighton High School, the scope includes:

• Generator Replacement – New Scope
• Language Classrooms Renovation – Incomplete Scope from 2024
• Athletic Field Scoreboards – Incomplete Scope from 2024

For all school buildings: Replenish Construction Contingency for incomplete scope items and the construction of the athletic fields.

Per New York State Education Law §§ 2012, in order to vote, a person must be a resident of the Brighton Central School District for at least 30 days immediately preceding the vote, and must be at least 18 years of age and a citizen of the United States. No registration is required, but prospective voters should bring one proof of residency such as a driver's license or non-driver’s ID.

Click here for absentee and early mail voting ballot information.

More information is available below.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026: Board of Education Meeting and Budget Hearing
7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026: PTSA Meet the Candidates Night
6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026: School Board Candidate and Budget Vote
7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Absentee Ballot Applications Are Available

Absentee ballots are available to qualified school district voters. An application for an absentee ballot must first be completed. Applications will be processed beginning April 21, 2026. Requests for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk on or before 4 p.m. May 12, 2026 if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on or before 4 p.m. May 18, 2026 if the ballot is to be picked up by the voter. To request an absentee ballot, you can click here to download the application (click here for Spanish), contact vote@bcsd.org, or if you don’t have access to email, call the office of the District Clerk at 242-5200 ext. 5502. Completed absentee ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on the date of the school budget vote and Board of Education election, May 19, 2026.

Early Mail Voting Ballot Applications Are Available

Early mail voting ballots are available to qualified school district voters. An application for an early mail voting ballot must first be completed. Applications will be processed beginning April 21, 2026. Requests for early mail ballots must be received by the District Clerk on or before 4 p.m. May 12, 2026 if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or on or before 4 p.m. May 18, 2026 if the ballot is to be picked up by the voter. To request an early mail ballot, you can click here to download the application (click here for Spanish), contact vote@bcsd.org, or if you don’t have access to email, call the office of the District Clerk at 242-5200 ext. 5502. Completed early mail voting ballots must be received by 5 p.m. on the date of the school budget vote and Board of Education election, May 19, 2026.