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Port Washington board previews $205M 2026–27 budget, three propositions set for May 19 ballot
Summary
Administration presented an approximately $205 million 2026–27 budget that stays within the state tax‑levy cap and three propositions for the May 19 ballot. Trustees were briefed on projected revenues, capital transfers and contingency impacts if voters reject the budget.
The Port Washington Union Free School District on May 5 presented a proposed 2026–27 budget of approximately $205,000,000 and explained three propositions voters will see on the May 19 ballot.
Superintendent Dr. Posse and business-office staff described the budget as fiscally sound and within the state tax‑levy cap. Administrators said state budget negotiations remain unsettled and that the district's state aid projections reflect the governor's proposal; any additional enacted foundation aid would represent unbudgeted revenue.
Key figures presented included a tax‑levy figure cited in presentation slides as approximately $172,440,274 and an overall appropriation shown as about $205,000,008.24. The presentation referenced both a 3.25% and a 3.43% change in different slides/comments; administrators attributed variation to different slide…
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