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Carmel Central proposes $152.96M budget with 0% tax increase; trustees press for tax‑cut scenarios and aid impacts
Summary
District officials presented a $152,963,237 budget for 2026–27 (3.9% increase) funded in part by $3.9 million of targeted reserves to hold a 0% tax rate; trustees asked administrators for concrete numbers showing the impact of minor tax cuts and how aid formulas would change.
Superintendent Plotkin presented the Carmel Central School District’s proposed 2026–27 spending plan and framed it around five priorities: student learning, equity and access, safe operations, fiscal sustainability and community trust. Plotkin said the budget totals $152,963,237, a 3.9% budget‑to‑budget increase that is being presented with a 0% local tax increase and will go before voters on May 19.
Assistant Ken Silva told trustees the district plans to use $3.9 million drawn from six targeted…
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