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East Meadow presents $271.3 million proposed budget; tax levy set at 3.26% pending state aid
Summary
District staff presented a proposed 2025–26 budget that maintains current programs and keeps class sizes steady while projecting a $271,288,003 spending plan and a 3.26% tax levy; officials said the state budget and final aid numbers could change the levy before adoption.
The East Meadow Union Free School District presented a proposed 2025–26 spending plan of $271,288,003 and said the district’s tax levy calculation currently stands at 3.26%.
During the board meeting, a district presenter described the budget’s priorities as maintaining academic, music, art and athletic programs, improving security infrastructure and preparing students for the “21st century.” The presenter said cost drivers include salaries and benefits, mandatory indirect costs, retirements, special-education services and transportation.
“Proposed Budget maintains all current instructional and co‑curricular programs and services, maintains class sizes,”…
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