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Westbury officials present 2025‑26 budget with 2.3% tax levy increase; vote set for May 19
Summary
District officials presented a proposed 2025‑26 Westbury Union Free School District budget that would raise spending 4.21% year‑over‑year and increase the tax levy by 2.3%; officials said state aid timing means any extra aid would likely restore reserves or fund facilities rather than lower the levy before the May 19 vote.
Westbury Union Free School District officials presented the district's proposed 2025‑26 budget at a public budget hearing, outlining a 4.21% year‑over‑year spending increase and a 2.3% tax levy increase to taxpayers. The district scheduled the budget vote and school board election for May 19.
"So our proposed budget for next year, as stated, it's a 4.21% increase from last year to this year with a tax levy increase to the community of 2.3%," said Brian Sudrin, the district's facilities director, who delivered the presentation as part of an MSED internship requirement. Sudrin described preserved programs — academics, athletics and the arts — and highlighted planned investments including auditorium and classroom renovations, updated Chromebooks and enhanced security vestibules.
Sudrin listed several…
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