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Baldwin UFSD presents $180.0M budget, seeks capital reserves to cover $8.3M kitchen shortfall; budget vote set for May 19
Summary
Superintendent and business office presented a $180,001,342 budget with a 3.21% tax‑levy increase (within the cap), proposed use of a $475,000 technology reserve and a not‑to‑exceed $8.3M supplemental capital allocation to complete elementary kitchens after higher‑than‑expected bids; board authorized the legal notice for the May 19 budget vote.
Superintendent Mr. Mella and Dr. Robinson presented the Baldwin Union Free School District's proposed 2026–27 budget and capital plan, outlining a $180,001,342 spending plan and a 3.21% tax‑levy increase, which the administration said is within the state tax‑cap calculation.
The administration described the budget as three parts—program (classroom and student services), capital (facilities), and administrative (operations). "Think of the school budget as answering one big question: how do we use our resources to best support our students," Mr. Mella said, framing program spending (about three‑quarters of the budget) as central to district priorities.
Dr. Robinson, presenting the capital component, described three sources for capital work—transfers to capital from the general fund, capital reserves, and bond proceeds—and said tonight's agenda included anticipated contract awards tied to the 2024 bond. "The first phase of the bond is the athletic center behind the high school," he said, adding that the project is expected to start after school ends and take approximately 18 months to…
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