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Middletown trustees present 2025–26 budget with 1.99% tax levy; three propositions set for May 20 vote
Summary
The Enlarged City School District of Middletown on May 8 presented a proposed 2025–26 spending plan that increases overall spending by $13.7 million (about 5.23%) while keeping the local tax levy increase to 1.99% and placing three propositions on the May 20 ballot.
The Enlarged City School District of Middletown on May 8 presented a proposed 2025–26 spending plan that the district says increases total spending by $13.7 million, or about 5.23% over the prior year, while keeping the local tax levy increase to 1.99.
Superintendent Rachel Creedon and Assistant Superintendent for Business Mike Tuttle led the budget presentation during a legally required public hearing. The administration said the proposed budget accommodates contractual obligations and inflation while avoiding cuts to programs or staff.
The board has placed three propositions on the May 20 ballot: the district budget (Proposition 1); a 20-year, $20 million capital reserve (Proposition 2); and a $45 million district-wide…
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