Cornwall Central School District to vote on new $5M fund creation

The Cornwall Central School District held a budget forum on May 14, 2025, to discuss an upcoming vote that will establish a new fund aimed at enhancing educational programs and student safety. The proposed budget includes a $5 million fund, but officials clarified that this vote will only authorize the creation of the fund, not allocate any money to it immediately.

The forum emphasized that the fund is necessary to take advantage of a 3-to-1 state aid ratio, which would benefit the district financially. The budget aims to preserve existing programs while making critical investments in student safety and early childhood education.

Residents are encouraged to participate in the voting process, which will take place on Tuesday, May 20, from 6 AM to 9 PM at the Cornwall Central Middle School Gymnasium, located at 122 Main Street. All residents of the Cornwall Central School District, including those from parts of New Windsor, Highland Mills, and Woodbury, are eligible to vote as long as they are 18 years or older and registered.

Officials urged community members to plan their voting times and to inform others about the importance of participating in this decision that could shape the future of local education.