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Superintendent previews 2026–27 budget; preliminary tax levy increase about $4.6 million
Summary
Superintendent and finance staff presented a preliminary 2026–27 budget overview describing priorities to maintain class sizes and professional development, projected staffing additions (roughly 12 FTEs total), and a preliminary allowable tax levy increase of about $4.6 million to $132.2 million driven in part by capital debt payments from the 2023 bond.
During the Harrison Central School District Board meeting on Feb. 11, 2026, Superintendent Dr. Woll and finance staff presented a preliminary overview of the 2026–27 budget that laid out priorities, projected staffing needs and a preliminary tax levy calculation.
The administration emphasized maintaining class‑size averages and sustaining professional development while acknowledging constraints of New York’s tax‑levy cap. "A school budget is actually a philosophy document," the superintendent said, describing the budget as a reflection of district…
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