Huntington UFSD presents $157.8 million 2025–26 budget; three propositions set for May 20 vote

Huntington Union Free School District on May 12 held a public hearing on the proposed $157,776,153 budget for the 2025–26 school year, including three ballot propositions voters will decide May 20 in the high school gymnasium.

The presentation, led by district staff, said the proposed budget would raise spending by approximately $5.5 million, a 3.61 percent increase year to year, and asks for a tax levy of $120,426,114. District staff said that equates to an estimated tax‑rate change from $262.17 to $269.74 per $100 assessed value — a $7.57 increase, or about $22.20 per month on an average assessed value the presentation listed at $3,516.

District staff and Superintendent McCoy emphasized that state aid numbers have changed during the budget cycle and could change again. “There is a possibility numbers can change either favorably or unfavorably,” said Dr. Harris, who reviewed state foundation‑aid revisions and other state education changes. The presentation noted an initial state release increased the district’s foundation aid by about $150,000;…