What Chenango Forks Central School District does

Chenango Forks Central School District is a public K-12 school district and political subdivision of New York State, headquartered at 1 Gordon Drive, Binghamton, NY, serving the Chenango Forks community in Broome County. The district operates four schools — Chenango Forks Elementary School (Pre-K through grade 5), Chenango Forks Middle School (grades 6-8), Chenango Forks High School (grades 9-12), and a Universal Pre-Kindergarten program — providing comprehensive K-12 public education including 20+ athletic programs, performing arts, robotics, agricultural education, and character education built around the 'Leader in Me' and '7 Habits' frameworks. Recent capital investments include the new Blue Devils Aquatic Center (pool complex, renovated locker rooms, athletic training spaces) and a new baseball and softball complex, with a multi-use grass field under development for soccer and lacrosse.

The district's revenue model is non-commercial and tax-funded. Operating revenue derives from three streams: (1) local property tax levy approved annually by voters (a proposed 2.18% increase for 2026-2027 was presented), (2) New York State aid including foundation aid, transportation aid, and other categorical aids calculated under state formulas (the district is classified as a 'Save Harmless' district), and (3) federal categorical funding including Title I and IDEA grants. No tuition is charged to district residents, and the Community Eligibility Provision provides free meals to all students.

Technology and operational infrastructure include Chromebooks for student devices, the iReady diagnostic and instructional platform, mobile apps (iOS and Android), Board Docs for governance, Hudl for athletic video, GoFan for digital ticketing, Schedule Galaxy for athletic scheduling, and integrations with MySchoolMenus, Ludus, and RunSignUp. The district is governed by a five-member elected Board of Education (plus an ex-officio student member) led by Superintendent Thomas Burkhardt. Governance and policy oversight is exercised through publicly elected board members with staggered terms running through 2030.

Name

Chenango Forks Central School District

Legal name

Chenango Forks Central School District

Website

https://cforks.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chenango Forks Central School District is a public K-12 school district in Binghamton, NY, operating elementary, middle, and high schools funded by local property taxes, New York State aid, and federal grants to serve district-resident families with free tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Elementary school programs
• Secondary school programs
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Educational services

Headquarters

HQ city

Binghamton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levy: Primary local funding through property tax levy approved by voters annually. The district operates as a 'Save Harmless' district with specific state aid formulas.
2. State Aid: Operating aid from New York State, including foundation aid, transportation aid, and other categorical aids based on enrollment and need formulas.
3. Federal Funding: Federal education grants and programs including Title I, IDEA, and other categorical federal funding streams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chenango Forks Central School District is a public K-12 school district operating three schools — Chenango Forks Elementary School, Chenango Forks Middle School, and Chenango Forks High School — providing tuition-free educational services to district residents from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district also operates a Universal Pre-Kindergarten program, more than 20 interscholastic athletics programs, performing arts and drama productions, robotics and agricultural education programs, and community facility access including a pool complex, athletic fields, and event spaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chenango Forks Athletics: Athletics department of the school district offering various sports programs
• Chenango Forks Elementary School
• Chenango Forks Middle School
• Chenango Forks High School
• Blue Devil Stadium
• Chenango Forks Blue Devils Aquatic Center

Products and services

• Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Program
• Elementary Education (PreK-5)
• Middle School Education (Grades 6-8)
• High School Education (Grades 9-12)
• Athletics Program
• Performing Arts and Drama Program
• Community Facility Use Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Four sectional championship teams in fall 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• Birnie Bus ServicecoreOthersTransportation services provider operating school buses for Chenango Forks CSD. The company provides bus transportation, employs drivers, and operates the bus terminal. Gary Acker serves as Birnie Bus Terminal Manager. Partnership includes joint safety programs, bus rules, and the S.A.F.E.T.Y. program.
• Broome-Tioga Association of Chief School AdministratorsregionalOthersRegional association of school administrators that co-sponsors the Annual Joint Dinner event. Chenango Forks CSD hosted the 2026 Annual Joint Dinner for this organization.
• Broome-Tioga School Boards AssociationregionalOthersRegional association of school board members that co-sponsors the Annual Joint Dinner. Also offers prospective board member workshops and training sessions.
• Organization of Instructional RepresentativesregionalOthersRegional education organization co-sponsoring the Annual Joint Dinner with Broome-Tioga associations.
• Broome County Office for the Aging - Foster Grandparent ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram placing senior foster grandparents in classrooms as mentors and role models. Mr. John has served in Mrs. Rowlands' third grade classroom for six years, providing academic support and emotional mentoring to students.
• New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA)regionalOthersStatewide organization providing resources, training, and advocacy for school boards. Chenango Forks hosted the NYSSBA Joint Dinner, and the district references NYSSBA resources for prospective board members.
• NCAAminorOthersNational Collegiate Athletic Association providing resources and eligibility information for college-bound student athletes. District provides NCAA eligibility resources to student athletes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Binghamton City School District: Urban public K-12 district serving the Binghamton city core. Geographic peer with overlapping service area and shared community demographics, though with a higher urban concentration.
• Owego-Apalachin Central School District: Public K-12 district in adjacent Tioga County with similar funding model, rural profile, and curricular scope. Comparable size and competitive positioning in the Southern Tier region.
• Johnson City Central School District: Neighboring public K-12 district in Broome County with similar size and funding model. Competes for student enrollment within overlapping service areas and shares the same Section IV athletic footprint.
• Vestal Central School District: Larger adjacent public K-12 district in Broome County with comparable curricular and athletic offerings. Direct competitor for enrollment in overlapping suburban service areas.
• Whitney Point Central School District: Rural public K-12 district in Broome County with comparable enrollment, athletics competition, and demographic profile. Direct Section IV peer.
• Union-Endicott Central School District: Adjacent public K-12 district in Broome County serving Endicott/Union areas. Comparable size, funding model, and curricular/athletic offerings, with overlapping community demographics.
• Windsor Central School District: Nearby public K-12 district in Broome County that competes athletically in the same Section IV classification as Chenango Forks (notably referenced as a lacrosse opponent). Comparable size and rural-suburban profile.
• Maine-Endwell Central School District: Neighboring public K-12 district in Broome County serving a similar suburban demographic with comparable enrollment size, governance structure, and Section IV athletic classification. Operates under the same NY state aid formulas.
• Newark Valley Central School District: Rural public K-12 district in adjacent Tioga County with comparable enrollment size and rural-suburban demographic profile. Operates under the same NY state aid formulas.
• Harpursville Central School District: Rural public K-12 district in Broome County with similar size, governance structure, and Section IV athletic classification. Closely comparable operating profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChenangoForksSD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ChenangoForksCSD
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChenangoForksCSD
• Instagraminstagram.com/chenangoforkssd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chenango-forks-central-school-district

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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