Colonial School District presents nearly $169 million proposed 2026–27 budget; board schedules final consideration for June 8

The Colonial School District finance committee presented the proposed 2026–27 final budget, which Jeremy (S9) described as "almost 168,800,000," a 3.55% increase from the prior year and reflecting a 3.5% real-estate tax increase. The motion to approve and adopt the proposed final budget was made by Jeremy, seconded, and the board responded "All in favor," as recorded in the meeting transcript on April 16, 2026.

The budget document (referred to in the agenda as the PDE 2028 budget document) is posted on BoardDocs and available for public review on the district website. The finance committee noted that the proposed final budget will be considered at the board's June 8, 2026 meeting. The transcript does not record a roll-call tally or individual recorded votes; the meeting followed standard motion-second-all in favor practice for this agenda item.

Why it matters: the proposed budget sets district spending priorities and, as presented, would be accompanied by a tax-rate increase tied to an estimated 3.5% rise in real-estate revenue. The board’s timeline for final action gives the public an opportunity to review budget documents posted online before the June meeting.

Next steps: the board listed the final budget for consideration at its June 8, 2026 meeting. Any final adoption, changes or recorded roll-call votes should be confirmed in the minutes and at the June meeting.

Quote: "The proposed final budget totals, almost 168,800,000 an increase of 3.55% from the prior year," Jeremy said during the motion to present the budget.