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Sachem budget presentation: $387.9 million proposed, $13.4M gap; fund balance would close shortfall
Summary
Budget staff told the board the district’s draft 2026–27 budget totals $387.9 million, leaving a $13.4 million gap; administrators proposed appropriating available fund balance and other adjustments to close the gap while maintaining programs and scheduling adoption in April.
At the March 25 board meeting, budget presenter Michelle (administration) reviewed the district’s curriculum and instructional budget codes and summarized the district’s current 2026–27 draft spending level at $387,900,000.
Michelle said the district projects $374,500,000 in revenues without using fund balance and therefore faces a $13,400,000 shortfall. She outlined several drivers: updated BOCES rates produced savings in some lines, a planned Chromebook refresh and other…
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