2026-27 Budget Vote and School Board Election Results
Dear Cairo-Durham Central School District Families,
The Cairo-Durham Central School District is excited to announce the results of the 2026-27 Budget vote and Board of Education election that took place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Cairo-Durham High School Distance Learning room on May 19.
The proposed 2026-27 Cairo-Durham Central School District Budget in the amount of $38,313,861 has been approved by the following vote:
217- YES
141- NO
The proposition to purchase school buses at a total price not to exceed $470,000 was approved by the following vote:
225- YES
133- NO
The proposition to implement a school bus reserve was approved by the following vote:
224- YES
130- NO
The proposition to increase the annual appropriation of maintaining the Cairo Public Library by $790 to the total amount $23,333 was approved by the following vote:
244- YES
110- NO
The top three vote-getting Cairo-Durham Central School District Board of Education candidates were elected to three-year terms (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029):
258- Stephen Brandow
268- Nicole Plank
254- Bernadette Gavin-Palmieri
11- Write-In
Sincerely,
Cairo-Durham Central School District
Vote in the 2026-27 School Budget Vote and Board Election!
The Cairo-Durham Central School District 2026-27 Budget Vote and Board of Education Election takes place today, May 19, 2026, from 1-8 p.m. in the Cairo-Durham High School Distance Learning Room.
Visit the 2026-27 budget page for information on the proposed budget and the Board of Education candidates page to learn more about the candidates.
Cairo-Durham High School is pleased to announce Class of 2026 Honors Graduates! See the attached memo from MS/HS Principal Caty Dodig.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming May 18-22! Visit our Book Fair page where you can set up an E-Wallet, learn about the 'Share the Fair' program, and preview the featured books. The fair will be open to students in grades 6-12 during school hours. Families are invited to visit during the Budget Vote and the grades 4 & 5 Spring Concert on Tuesday evening.
Today, 5/12 - The team will play the last season game at home against Lansingburg at 4:15 pm.
Thursday, 5/14 - The team will play the first semi-final game at home against Schalmont at 4:15 pm.
Tuesday, 5/19 - The team will play 2 games at the MVP arena in Albany. Game #1 is at 11:00 am and Game #2 is at 1:00 pm.
Come cheer on our Unified Basketball team at their home game on Tuesday, May 12 at 4:15 p.m. at the High School Gym!
Last year, our last game was at home and the walls were shaking with all the support from the CD community. We can't wait to see everyone there! We're going to start everything off with an amazing singer who will sing the National Anthem.
Please come out and support our team!
Wednesday - 5/6 - all games postponed
Thursday - 5/7 - Varsity Softball at Taconic Hills at 4:30
Friday - 5/8 - Varsity Baseball at Taconic Hills at 4:30
BBQ Brisket Fundraiser - Support the Class of 2028!
May 19, 2026 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Pick up at the Cairo-Durham High School
We’re serving a BBQ Brisket dinner catered by Lil’ Piece BBQ — home of the best brisket in the 518 (yes, we said it, and yes, it lives up to the hype).
🍖 $18 Brisket Dinner (includes beans & slaw)
🍗 BBQ favorites stacked high
Pre-orders are encouraged. Scan the QR code on the flyer to pre-order.
Golf Tournament Fundraiser is Teeing Off! ⛳🏌️♀️Get ready to swing into a great day. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just in it for the laughs, this is the perfect way to support the Class of 2028!
📍 Island Green 📅 May 31 ⏰ Shotgun Start: 10:00 AM. Registration is at 9:00 AM.
$95 per golfer OR $370 per foursome
Includes: 18 holes of golf & cart, lunch and dinner, contests, prizes, and raffles.
🎁 Donations are appreciated! We welcome raffle baskets, gift certificates, prizes, or sponsorships to help make this event a success and support the Class of 2028.
📣 Spots will fill fast—sign up today!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming May 18-22! Visit our Book Fair page where you can find the E-Wallet, 'Share the Fair' program, and preview the featured books. The fair will be open to students during school hours for grades 6-12. Families can visit the Book Fair during the Budget Vote and the grades 4 & 5 Spring Concert.
Class of 2028 Golf Tournament is Teeing Off! ⛳🏌️♀️Get ready to swing into a great day for an even better cause!
📍 Island Green 📅 May 31 ⏰ Shotgun Start: 11:00 AM
Grab your crew and hit the course:
💵 $95 per golfer
🏌️♂️ $370 per foursome
This includes: 18 holes of golf & cart, lunch and dinner, contests, prizes, and raffles.
🎁 Donations are also appreciated! We welcome raffle baskets, gift certificates, prizes, or sponsorships to help make this event a success and support the Class of 2028.
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just in it for the laughs, this is the perfect way to support the Class of 2028 while enjoying a day on the green!
📣 Spots will fill fast—sign up today!
We're Hiring a Full-Time Middle/High School Assistant Principal! All qualified candidates must apply by May 1, 2026 to OLAS at www.olasjobs.org. Please see the job posting on our website for key responsibilities and qualifications.
We're Hiring a Full-Time Special Education Teacher!📢Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, letters of recommendations, all transcripts and proof of certification to www.olasjobs.org by April 30. Address all correspondence to Danielle Czech, Director of Pupil Personnel Services. See full job postings on our website here.
