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Byram Hills board weighs 4.99% vs. 5.25% tax‑levy scenarios as part of 2026–27 budget
Summary
At a March 24 budget hearing, district finance staff outlined a budget with a projected 1.0% year‑to‑year decrease and presented four tax‑levy options. The board signaled a tentative preference for a 4.99% levy but did not adopt a final motion; the budget adoption is scheduled for April with a May 19 voter referendum if needed.
Byram Hills Central School District finance officials presented the district’s 2026–27 budget at a March 24 board hearing, telling trustees the plan reflects a budget‑to‑budget decrease of about 1.0% and relies heavily on local property taxes.
Kelly (district finance lead) said 92% of the district’s revenue comes from local real‑property taxes and that the budget originally budgeted to use $5.5 million from reserves and fund balance but now estimates using about $3.7 million, which would leave reserves around…
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