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District presenter outlines Saugerties Central School District’s proposed 2025–26 budget, cites state aid uncertainty and rising costs
Summary
A presenter for the Saugerties Central School District previewed the proposed 2025–26 budget, warning that delayed state aid, a 7.52% rise in active-member insurance and higher retirement contributions are core drivers; the district also highlighted a new CTE lease at iPark and an influx of 18 ELL students.
A presenter for the Saugerties Central School District told community members the board will consider a proposed budget for the 2025–26 school year that is being shaped by uncertain state aid, rising personnel costs and new program expenses.
The presenter said the New York State budget had not been passed on time and that “while we have a good idea of what our state aid will be, it is not set until the budget passes,” leaving a degree of uncertainty for the district’s final revenue estimates.
Why it matters: the district must balance instructional programs and extracurriculars with higher personnel costs. The presenter listed several concrete cost drivers — a 7.52% increase in insurance for active…
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