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Huntington UFSD presents $157.9 million proposed budget, schedules April 22 adoption
Summary
District finance official presented a $157,892,675 proposed budget that holds a 2.99% tax‑levy increase and relies on state aid, appropriated fund balance and reserves; board will consider adoption April 22, contingent on the governor's final budget.
HUNTINGTON, N.Y. — The Huntington Union Free School District board of education on April 7 received a detailed presentation of the proposed 2025‑26 budget, which totals $157,892,675 and would carry a 2.99% tax‑levy increase if adopted.
District administrator Doctor Harris, who led the presentation, said the proposal shows a 3.69% overall revenue increase and a 2.81% rise in state aid. "So tonight's presentation is in the area of revenues as well as a budget overview," Harris said as she opened the discussion.
The nut graf: The budget keeps program offerings and supports while increasing the planned use of appropriated fund balance and reserve accounts to cover costs not offset by state aid — a strategy the administration said it views as temporary while it awaits the governor's final executive budget. The board plans to take action on April 22; Harris said she will adjust the proposal if the state releases updated aid numbers…
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