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Oceanside UFSD previews major cost drivers for 2026–27 budget; tax‑cap and capital work highlighted
Summary
At Budget Workshop No. 1 the district presented its 2026–27 budget framework: remain within New York State tax‑levy cap, sustain instruction, support growing special‑education needs, and maintain facilities while managing rising insurance, transportation and health‑care costs; Phase 5 science renovations and turf work were updated.
Doctor Coakley, the district’s business officer, opened the January 14 budget workshop with a high‑level overview of how the Oceanside Union Free School District plans to frame the 2026–27 budget. “Tonight we will present our budget development process and budget workshop number 1,” he told the board.
Coakley said the district’s three budget goals are to maintain instructional programs, support all students’ needs and manage district facilities while staying within the tax‑levy cap set by New York State. He noted the tax‑cap formula is verified by the office of the state controller in March and, for planning, the district is using a 2% allowable levy growth factor prior to exclusions or capital exemptions.
The presentation included district demographics and service counts: approximately 5,428 pre‑K–12 students across 10 schools on eight campuses; about 2,300 students receive…
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