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Arlington board weighs 2.74% tax-levy proposal as administration plans staffing shifts to close budget gap
Summary
Superintendent and business office presented budget scenarios showing deficits at lower levies and a near-balance at the district—s legal cap; administration proposes rightsizing through attrition (7—1 FTE reductions) while avoiding layoffs and leaving room for targeted additions for English learners and safety.
The Arlington Central School District administration recommended a working budget built around a 2.74% tax-levy increase and told the school board it can close most of the gap without layoffs by using attrition and targeted adjustments.
Superintendent Dr. Phil Pannazzi told the board the administration—s current planning shows a working deficit ranging from roughly $2.6 million at a 2% levy to about $1.5 million at a 2.74% levy; by the district—s legal levy limit (3.74%), the budget model would be roughly balanced. The business office and administrators said they will bring detailed position-level reductions and program trades to the board on March 11.
Why it matters: After several years of large state and federal increases that helped expand staffing and programs, state aid growth has slowed. With salaries and benefits…
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