Residents of the Brighton Central School District approved a $114,689,880 budget for the 2026–27 school year by a vote of 1,669 to 730. The budget received a 69.57% “yes” vote, exceeding the 60% required. The projected tax levy increase for 2026-27 is 3.98%.
 
The second proposition, approved 1,569 to 821 (65.65%), authorized the expenditure of $13,600,000 on a capital project. This initiative authorizes the District 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 required reauthorization of additional funding to ensure completion. The proposal also sought an extension of construction contingency funds necessary to deliver the comprehensive scope of work approved by voters in February 2024.
 
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.
 
Voters also elected three board members to the Board of Education: Carrielyn Bertino, Dr. Susan Gasparino, and Dr. Robert Cole. Bertino received 1,694 votes; Dr. Gasparino received 1,616 votes; Dr. Cole received 1,271 votes; Sarah Schlagman received 698 votes; Jeffrey Sachs received 596 votes; and Dr. Richard Kraude received 574 votes. 
 
“We could not be more excited or pleased with the results of today’s vote,” Superintendent Dr. Kevin McGowan said. “This community has once again made it clear that it values programs for students and important updates to our facilities. Community members are willing to invest in excellence! Thank you to the many who endured long lines to participate in the process. We appreciate the thoughtful dialogue and the willingness of our community to learn more, to engage in positive, civil discourse, and to be a part of solutions. Brighton truly believes in excellence.
 
“Congratulations to our exceptional incumbent Board Members who were reelected, Dr. Sue Gasparino and Carrielyn Bertino. Welcome to new Board Member, Dr. Bob Cole. All three individuals will be outstanding leaders in their coming terms and we look forward to them continuing the work of this Board that in its own right has been deeply thoughtful, reasoned, forward thinking, and positive. 
 
“We wish retiring Board President Larry Davis nothing but the best and thank him for continuing us on a path of growing excellence over his 15 years as a Board member. Students, families, and staff are better off thanks to his work and we’re so grateful.” 
 
“Thank you Brighton and go Bruins, we believe in you.”