Budget & Finance

Budget development is a year-round process. Developing the annual school budget proposal is a year-round process that involves the Mayfield Board of Education and district and school leaders. The process culminates when residents go to the polls to vote on a school budget proposal for the following year and to elect Board of Education members.

Please visit this webpage (Budget & Finance) throughout the school year for updates on the annual school budget development process.

2026-27 School Budget Vote Public Hearing

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
5:00 pm
Jr/Sr High School Auditorium

2026-27 Budget Public Presentation

2026-27 School Budget Vote

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
12 noon – 8 pm
Jr/Sr High School Gym Lobby

Community to vote on proposed budget May 19

2026-27 Proposed budget: $23,945,751
2026-27 Proposed tax levy increase: 2.35%
2026-27 Proposed spending increase from previous years: $618,134

Residents of the Mayfield Central School District will go to the polls Tuesday, May 19, to vote on a proposed $23,945,751 school budget for the 2026-27 school year.

The proposed budget keeps the tax levy increase to 2.35%, which is within the state’s “tax cap.”

The MCSD Board of Education and leadership team have developed a spending plan that aligns with the needs of the school community. By expanding programs and services, strengthening student supports, and increasing hands-on learning, we are building a strong foundation for the ‘Pathway of a Panther’ – our comprehensive approach to student growth from early learning through graduation.

“We remain committed to our mission of empowering every student with valuable educational experiences that cultivate knowledge, skills, and character,” said Superintendent Christopher Clapper. “Our focus continues to be on student success.”

This year’s budget also represents an intentional shift towards proactively planning for the future by identifying and maximizing alternative revenue streams.

For the 2026-27 school year alternative funding will come from agriculture grants, vehicle maintenance and driver training agreements with neighboring districts, BOCES aid for college-credit courses, tuition from our expanding special education program, and reimbursements for therapeutic services and evaluations.

The Board of Education unanimously approved the proposed budget on Tuesday, April 14

2026-27 Budget Details

• 2026-27 Budget Newsletter
• 2026-27 Budget Statement
• 2026-27 Budget Notice
• 2026-27 Line-By-Line Budget

Board of Education Election

One 5-year term on the Mayfield Central School District Board of Education is up for election this year. The 5-year seat, presently occupied by Jeremiah “Jake” VanEvery, will become vacant as of June 30, 2026.

The candidate that will appear on the ballot: Alison Martin

Visit the Board of Education Elections page for more information.

Voting Information

To be eligible to vote, residents must:

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have lived in the school district for at least 30 days prior to the vote

Residents who are not already on the school register may register to vote at the District Office, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., prior to the date of the vote.

Voter registration will also be available on the day of the vote in the lobby of the Jr/Sr High School gymnasium. A valid photo ID is required.

Voting Location

The annual school budget vote typically takes place on the third Tuesday in May, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the lobby of the Jr/Sr High School gymnasium.

Absentee Ballot Information

Residents who will not be in the district on the day of the vote or are otherwise unable to vote in person may apply for an absentee ballot at the District Office.

• If the absentee ballot is to be mailed to the voter, the application must be submitted at least seven days prior to the vote.
• If the absentee ballot is to be picked up by the voter in person, applications will be accepted until the day before the vote.

Absentee ballots must be returned to the District Clerk no later than 5 p.m. on the day of the vote.

STAR Program

STAR is New York State’s School Tax Relief Program that provides a partial property tax exemption from the school taxes to eligible homeowners.

Register for STAR

To register for the STAR Program online, visit the STAR Resource Center on the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance website.

Learn more about registering for the NYS STAR Tax Credit.