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Pleasantville board presents $65.1 million budget and $17.5 million capital plan ahead of May 19 vote
Summary
The Pleasantville Union Free School District on Tuesday presented a $65,114,168 proposed 2026–27 budget and outlined a $17.5 million capital package, Pleasantville Forward Together, that would be funded with $4 million in reserves and $13.5 million borrowed while preserving the tax levy; the capital plan would seek 53% state aid and goes to voters May 19.
The Pleasantville Union Free School District on Tuesday presented a proposed $65,114,168 operating budget for 2026–27, a 3.39% increase from the prior year, and detailed a two-part capital proposition the board will ask residents to approve on May 19.
Superintendent Dr. Lutinski said the budget is balanced, compliant with the district tax-cap framework and focused on personnel: "Over 70% of what we spend is on salaries and benefits," he said, stressing that resources are oriented toward staff to provide a "safe and supportive environment." The slides shown to the audience listed an allowable levy-related cap figure slightly below the tax-cap…
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