Developing the annual school budget proposal is a year-round process that involves the Fonda-Fultonville Board of Education, as well as district and school leaders.
On the third Tuesday of each May, that 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. In addition, Fonda-Fultonville CSD residents typically vote on a Frothingham Free Public Library proposition. Under state education law, funding for libraries is collected by the school district and then forwarded to the respective libraries.
News & Updates
Voters of the Fonda-Fultonville Central School District approved a $37,430,408 million budget for the 2026-27 school year, with 243 in favor and 53 opposed – a margin of 82%.
The $37,430,408 budget for the 2026-27 school year carries a 1.70% tax levy increase, within the district’s assigned tax levy “cap” of 2.08%. A simple majority of voters (50% plus one) was needed to pass the budget. The budget includes additional employee-based training programs for educational and professional development, a special education teacher in the elementary building, and a teacher assistant at the middle school. The budget also includes funding to add a full-time senior custodian to support district operations.
The 2026-27 proposed budget also includes a capital outlay project to enhance security at public entryways in the district. A capital outlay allows the district to receive state aid for a project that maintains a long-term asset, such as the school campus.
“We are fortunate to have a community that supports our commitment to academic success for our students,” shared Superintendent of Schools Dr. DeMallie. “With our community’s support, we can continue to provide quality instruction and enable our students to have access to the programs, events, activities, and services that allow them to be successful in today’s classroom.”
One incumbent was reelected to the Board of Education: Brooke Cuddy with 184 votes. Cuddy will begin a three-year term commencing on July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2029. Additionally, one write-in candidate was recognized for having the highest number of signatures for an open seat on the Board of Education. Mr. Aaron Grady will be sworn in to a three-year term commencing on May 20, 2026, or as soon thereafter as the individual will need to be sworn in. That term will expire on June 30, 2029.
In addition to the proposed budget, residents voted to lease one bus, and purchase one bus with reserves, with 250 in favor and 47 opposed. Residents also voted on a $150,000 proposition for the Frothingham Free Public Library, with 250 in favor and 49 opposed.
2026-27 Budget Snapshot
2025-26 Budget Snapshot
2023-24 Budget Snapshot
Total Budget: $33,232,572
Total Budget Change from 2022-23: $1,270,779 or 3.98%
Tax Levy Change from 2022-23: $277,125 or 2.5%
Tax Levy Limit (“Cap”): 3.34%
Use of Reserves/Fund Balance: $1,140,295
2022-23 Budget Snapshot
Total Budget: $31,962,793
Total Budget Change from 2021-22: $1,17,875 or 3.62%
Tax Levy Change from 2021-22: $206,687 or 1.9%
Tax Levy Limit (“Cap”): 2.61%
Use of Reserves/Fund Balance: $1,270,884
2021-22 Budget Snapshot
Total Budget: $30,844,918
Total Budget Change from 2020-21: $997,207 or 3.34%
Tax Levy Change from 2019-20: $15,894 or 0.15%
Tax Levy Limit (“Cap”): 0.15%
Use of Reserves/Fund Balance: $1,060,905
Tax Information
Check the status of your tax bill online
The Fonda-Fultonville Central School District Tax Bills are online if you’d like to check to see if your school tax bill is paid. Please note that paid information is on a time-delay and is provided for your convenience only.
This link will take you to the Montgomery County Tax Bill Search and View page. When on this page, click on the drop down arrow for school selection list and click on “Fonda/Fultonville School District-Original and Updated Information Available.” Enter your search information in any of the categories listed and click on the “Submit” button. The listing of school tax bills will appear according to your search criteria. Click on the tax bill number of the school tax bill you would like to view. To print the viewed tax bill, right click and select print.