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Ossining school officials preview $178.6 million budget; May 20 vote set
Summary
Superintendent and finance staff outlined the 2025-26 spending plan, a $178.6 million proposal with a 1.67% tax‑levy at the tax‑cap, a $5.5 million contingency for potential grant cuts and a list of capital projects including an AMD track and classroom air conditioning.
Ossining — School leaders presented the district’s 2025‑26 budget at a statutory public hearing on May 7, saying the $178.6 million spending plan is down about $1.6 million from the prior year and carries a proposed tax levy increase of 1.67%, the district’s tax‑cap amount.
The hearing served as the district’s required public presentation under New York State law ahead of the May 20 budget vote. Assistant Superintendent Alita McCoy said the district plans to use about $6.7 million in fund balance and will set aside roughly $5.5 million in unappropriated fund balance to cover potential mid‑year cuts to federal and state grants and related salaries and benefits.
The district also highlighted capital work included in the budget. The capital portion totals about $16.7 million and the administration figure is $23.1 million, while program (instructional) spending…
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