Eastport South Manor proposes $119.2 million budget for 2025–26 with tax-levy increase under cap

District leadership presented the 2025–26 spending plan during the public hearing portion of the Board meeting on May 7 and reminded residents that the community budget vote is scheduled for May 20.

Superintendent Steinle said the proposed budget is “solid,” maintains current programs, adds targeted investments in curriculum and remains under the statutory tax cap. Business Officer Tim Laube explained the components of revenue—tax levy, state aid and local revenues—and presented the topline figures: total expenditures of $119,194,650 (a 2.93% increase from the prior year); a proposed tax levy increase of 2.97% (tax-cap compliant) representing an increase in levy of $1,924,916.71; and a proposed state-aid change still subject to final state budget action (presented as a projected 1.99% increase). Local revenue sources (tuition, interest, misc.) were listed as up about $640,000 (6.67%). Laube noted detailed, line-by-line budget information and related audits are available on the district website.

Superintendent Steinle urged residents to vote in the May 20 budget election and thanked administrators and staff for their work on the spending plan.