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Rockville Centre superintendent warns of tight 2026-27 budget, flags staffing cuts as possibility
Summary
Superintendent Gavin told the Rockville Centre Board on Jan. 15 that rising contractual obligations, insurance and special-education costs, plus declining nonresident tuition and a 2% tax-cap, make next year's budget difficult; he said difficult choices, including staffing reductions, may be required.
Superintendent Gavin told the Rockville Centre Union Free School District Board of Education at its Jan. 15 meeting that the district faces a difficult budget environment for 2026-27 as expenses rise faster than revenues.
"We currently live in a tax cap world, which means our our tax levy can only grow by approximately 2% each year," Gavin said, noting state and federal aid are uncertain. He listed three main cost drivers: contractual obligations, rising insurance…
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