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Manhasset school leaders present $118.95 million budget and separate $1.7M capital-reserve proposal ahead of May 19 vote
Summary
School officials presented a $118,948,591 proposed 2026–27 budget that stays within the 3.44% tax‑levy cap, highlighted drivers of a nearly $4 million increase (benefits, transportation, debt service), and previewed Proposition 2 — a $1.7 million draw from the district's capital reserve for gym, security and classroom projects. Public comment requested deeper program-level budget detail and a review of state-aid disparities.
School leaders on Monday presented the Manhasset Union Free School District's proposed $118,948,591 2026–27 budget and urged voters to review two ballot items ahead of the May 19 vote.
Gerard, the district business official, told the board the budget represents “almost a $4,000,000 budget to budget increase” and remains within the district's 3.44% tax‑levy limit. He said the plan is balanced across administrative, program and capital components and identified property taxes, PILOT payments and state aid as the primary revenue sources.
The administration said roughly half of the increase traces to rising benefits costs, including health insurance and retirement contributions. Gerard told the board that benefits for active employees and retirees total about $18 million for next year, with benefit…
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