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Katona‑Lewisboro proposes 2026‑27 budget within tax cap; staff realignments and capital plans accompany bond and reserve proposals
Summary
District leaders presented a proposed $131.8M 2026‑27 budget (approx. +3.46%), said the levy increase falls within the allowable limit (~3.72%), proposed staffing adjustments largely by attrition to offset a projected $1.7M loss in state aid, and outlined three May 19 ballot propositions (budget, capital reserve access, and the Lewisboro bond).
The Katonah‑Lewisboro Union Free School District presented its proposed 2026‑27 budget on March 12, totaling about $131.8 million, a year‑over‑year increase of roughly 3.46% and a tax‑levy increase that the administration said falls at the allowable cap (approximately 3.72%). The budget presentation accompanied facilities planning and the Lewisboro bond discussion.
Finance staff and the superintendent explained that part of the gap the district must close comes from a projected reduction in recurring state revenue (discussed as roughly $1.7 million compared with prior aid ratios). The district identified health‑insurance increases and special‑education tuition as the largest expenditure drivers. To…
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