Harrison Central School District board adopts $146.4 million 2025–26 budget, proposes 2.8% tax-rate increase

The Harrison Central School District Board of Education voted unanimously April 22 to adopt a $146.4 million budget for the 2025–26 school year and approved related finance and facilities measures.

The budget, presented to the board by district staff, proposes a tax levy that the district told trustees matches the maximum allowable levy under the district’s calculations ($127,500,000) and estimated a tax‑rate increase of about 2.8% based on current assessment data. Board members were told the district used an additional $107,000 in fund balance to close a remaining gap and reach a balanced budget.

Why it matters: The budget funds operations across the district as enrollment rises and inflationary pressures continue. District officials said the plan preserves instructional programs while adding a limited number of staff to respond to enrollment growth and program needs.

District staff described the main cost drivers as employee salaries and health insurance and said overall…