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Hauppauge superintendent previews budget, flags 3.72% tax-levy change and higher UPK cap ahead of May vote
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Murphy presented a preliminary budget overview March 17, 2026, citing a projected 3.72% tax-levy change, healthy reserves and a reported state UPK cap increase to $10,000 per pupil; the board set a deeper revenue review for two weeks and the budget hearing ahead of the May vote.
Dr. Murphy, superintendent of the Hauppauge Union Free School District, presented a high-level budget overview at the March 17 board meeting and said the district anticipates a tax-levy change of roughly 3.72% while continuing to rely on reserves and fund balance to mitigate taxpayer impact.
The district framed the presentation with its board-adopted mission and Eagle values, and Dr. Murphy said the administration will drill into revenues in a detailed workshop two weeks from the meeting before the formal budget hearing. "Consistently with this…
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