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Pelham board reviews 2025–26 budget line-by-line; final proposal set for April 22 ahead of May 20 vote
Summary
School officials reviewed detailed line items across facilities, personnel, transportation, benefits and debt service as they prepare a final 2025–26 budget for presentation April 22 and a public vote May 20. Board members flagged insurance, health care and pension cost increases and discussed staffing trends and potential efficiency gains.
The Pelham Union Free School District Board of Education spent much of its April 2 meeting on a line-by-line review of the proposed 2025–26 budget, with administrators outlining changes across facilities, human resources, transportation, benefits and debt-service lines ahead of a final district presentation April 22 and a public vote on May 20.
District Superintendent Dr. Champ opened the review, saying, “Tonight, we are focused on 2025, 2026 budget. This is our third meeting where we will review the budget line items.” The discussion ranged from custodial and grounds equipment to large cost drivers such as health insurance and pension contributions.
Why it matters: the board must present a final budget to voters on May 20 if it approves the proposal. Several cost lines — insurance, health care and state pension contributions — were identified as significant pressure points that could affect tax impact and program decisions.
Administrators gave department-level detail. John Condon, Director of Facilities, walked board…
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