Complete New Rochelle 2026 School Board, Library & Budget Election Results

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — The ballots are in and voters have decided on the 2026 budget and school board.

Voters approved the City School District of New Rochelle budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The official vote was 1860 to 750 for the budget proposition. The $370.4 million budget carries a tax levy increase of 1.85 percent.

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Voters also approved a $35 million proposition to support district-wide safety and maintenance capital projects as recommended in the district's building condition survey. The bond proposition passed by 1837 to 740.

Included capital bond projects are:

• Boiler replacements at four elementary schools
• Public Address system updates at the elementary and middle schools
• Heating and ventilation control systems in all buildings (to accommodate new maximum temperature requirements)
• Replacement of rooftop HVAC units
• New Rochelle High School pool renovation
• Drainage, stormwater, and flood mitigation
• Replacement of bleachers at New Rochelle High School

"I am grateful for the support of our community in passing this budget, which involved making very difficult decisions," Superintendent Corey W. Reynolds said. "Our ongoing financial challenges caused by limited state financial support and ever-increasing costs must be addressed, and this budget is an important step in that direction. Our work is not finished. We will continue to gather community input and feedback as we work to achieve long-term financial health for our students and our school district to preserve a high-quality public education for generations of New Rochelle students to come."

Voters also elected two who ran uncontested for the Board of Education. Carmen Perez was elected to a five-year term and Roshanie Ross was re-elected to a second five-year term.

Voters also approved the New Rochelle Public Library 2026-2027 budget of $7.67 million. The budget carries a 3.75 percent increase in the tax levy. One library trustee, Lucille Renwick, who ran unopposed, was re-elected to a five-year term.

Voters also approved a $55 million library capital bond, which will support a comprehensive, multi-year revitalization of the library, including infrastructure upgrades to heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as improvements to public spaces.

Once issued, the bond is expected to have an estimated annual impact of $204 on taxpayers.

"We are incredibly thankful to the community for its engagement and support throughout this process," New Rochelle Public Library Executive Director Eugenia Schatoff said. "This vote reflects a strong belief in the Library's role in the life of our city and a shared commitment to investing in its future for generations to come."