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Connetquot board hears 2026–27 budget preview as enrollment projects slightly down
Summary
District finance officials presented draft enrollment and staffing projections for the 2026–27 budget, reporting 5,155 current students (as of Jan. 30) and proposing class‑size guidelines and program choices that will shape the final budget. The board will review draft numbers next month; May 5 is the public hearing and May 19 the budget vote.
The Connetquot Central School District on Monday reviewed preliminary figures that will shape its 2026–27 proposed budget, including enrollment projections, class‑size guidelines and program choices that could affect costs.
Assistant Superintendent for Business Robert Hauser, who led the presentation, said "As of January 30, we had 5,155 students enrolled in the district." He outlined the budget timeline, noting a draft will be presented next month, a final presentation and adoption on April 21, a public hearing on May 5 and the district vote on May 19.
Hauser and administration staff described the district's approach to enrollment and staffing projections: the district uses current attendance, prior‑year financial reports and BOCES demographic projections to…
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