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Kingston BOE hears narrow foundation-aid increase, tax-levy cap and reserve picture ahead of 2026–27 budget
Summary
District staff told the board the executive budget proposes a 1% foundation-aid increase (about $680,000), the district's maximum tax-levy increase is 4.04% (~$4.7M), enrollment declines and classification changes reduced aid, and combined reserves and fund balance exceed 17%; the Comptroller labeled the district 'susceptible' because of low unassigned fund balance.
District leaders briefed the Board of Education on the fiscal landscape for the 2026–27 budget and the pressures shaping revenue and expenses.
A presenter said the state executive budget proposed a 1% increase in foundation aid for Kingston City School District, translating to roughly $680,000. "Even if it's doubled when the budget is passed... that still provides less than $1,500,000 in foundation aid," the presenter warned, signaling that state increases are unlikely to offset other revenue declines.
Staff noted two…
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