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Board adopts proposed 2026–27 budget and approves placing capital and UPK propositions on May ballot
Summary
Trustees adopted the $131.8 million proposed budget, voted to access an existing $2.5 million capital reserve for athletic and infrastructure work, and approved placing a multi-part capital question—including $24.5M Lewisboro UPK/community renovations—on the May 19 ballot; motions passed by voice and roll call votes.
The Katonah-Lewisboro Board of Education voted March 26 to adopt the district’s proposed 2026–27 budget and to place multiple propositions on the May 19 ballot, including access to a previously authorized capital reserve and a larger renovation/UPK community-space proposal for Lewisboro Elementary.
Motion to adopt the budget: Trustee John moved to adopt the proposed budget in the amount presented; Carolyn seconded. The motion passed by voice vote ("all those in favor: 7–0").
Finance director Lisa (presenting revenue and budget drivers) told trustees the district faces a projected state-aid loss of approximately $1.766 million between the current year and next, even while foundation aid is forecast to increase by 1% (about $70,000). She said the principal cost pressures…
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