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District outlines $87.72 million proposed budget, tax levy rate and vote timetable; cautions on federal-aid uncertainty
Summary
District staff presented the proposed 2025-26 budget (estimated $87,720,000), a projected tax levy rate of 5.09, and a public-engagement and vote timeline; staff warned that potential federal funding changes could force prioritization of current services over proposed expansions.
District finance and administrative staff presented an expenditure-focused review of the proposed 2025-26 Beacon City School District budget at the April 7 board meeting, estimating a total of $87,720,000 and a projected tax levy rate of 5.09.
The presentation broke spending into major codes (salaries/benefits, debt service, BOCES and contractual services) and highlighted areas of change: increased BOCES contracting for programs and print/facilities services, higher liability insurance, and debt-service increases tied to the 2024 capital project and expected bond financing. staff called attention to transportation pressures: the district continues to hire…
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