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Byram Hills board reviews final 2026–27 budget proposal, including 5.25% tax levy and 18 FTE reductions
Summary
The Byram Hills board heard the final proposed 2026–27 budget, which forecasts a 1.1% overall decrease but includes a 5.25% tax levy increase and proposed reductions totaling about 18 full‑time equivalent positions. The board set adoption and public‑vote dates and discussed reserve and revenue assumptions.
The Byram Hills Central School District board reviewed the final proposed 2026–27 budget during its April 7 meeting. Business official Kelly presented a budget the administration describes as a 1.1% decrease from the prior year in total spending, but one that requires a 5.25% increase in the tax levy.
Kelly said the district’s revenue base is heavily weighted to property taxes, which provide about 92% of revenue, with limited state aid (about 4%) and smaller amounts…
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