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Westbury Union Free School District unveils $209 million 2026–27 budget with 2.45% tax-levy increase
Summary
The Westbury Union Free School District on March 30 presented a proposed 2026–27 budget that would raise the tax levy 2.45% and increase overall spending by about 4.27%—including $512,000 for added security staff and $360,000 for decodable reading materials. The board approved three routine agenda items and moved into executive session on personnel.
The Westbury Union Free School District Board of Education on March 30 presented a proposed 2026–27 budget that would increase total spending by roughly 4.27% to about $209 million and raise the district tax levy by 2.45%, finance presenter Miss O’Neil said.
Miss O’Neil summarized major expense drivers, saying salary and benefits are expected to rise by $5.9 million and that tuition and special-education contractual services would increase by $2.5 million and $1.2 million respectively. She said transportation costs would rise about $334,000, insurance about $133,000 and BOCES costs about $309,000. “Our proposed budget is a 4.27% budget-to-budget increase, as well as a 2.45% school tax increase,” Miss O’Neil said.
Dr. Chase, called to present the plan and to thank voters for prior support, framed the proposal as a continuation of the district’s academic, arts and…
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