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Superintendent presents $192.7 million 2026–27 budget; proposes 2.59% tax‑levy increase and $14M fund‑balance use
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Brown presented the Wappingers Central School District'026–27 recommended budget prioritizing safety, mental health and career and technical education, proposing a 2.59% tax levy increase and the use of roughly $14 million in fund balance to avoid layoffs and cover capital needs.
Dr. Brown presented the superintendent—s recommended 2026–27 budget, saying the plan focuses on safety, student mental health, career and technical education and continued instructional supports while keeping the tax‑levy increase under the state cap.
"It is my pleasure this evening to present to you the superintendent's recommended budget one," Dr. Brown said, placing the proposed levy increase at 2.59% and describing the plan—s reliance on a mix of state aid, grants and fund balance to limit taxpayer impact.
The recommended budget includes a total levy‑to‑levy increase of 2.59%…
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