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Rockville Centre administrators outline $6 million gap and propose $2.9 million in staffing cuts to close budget shortfall
Summary
Superintendent Mr. Gavin and finance staff told the board the proposed 2026–27 budget shows roughly $141M in revenue against $147M in expenses, creating a $6M gap trimmed to $3.2M after retirements; the administration recommended staffing and program reductions and a $1.6M appropriation from fund balance.
The Rockville Centre Union Free School District’s administration presented a proposed 2026–27 budget that shows roughly $141 million in projected revenue and about $147 million in projected expenditures, creating an initial gap of about $6 million. After a district retirement incentive and other early savings, administrators said the shortfall is about $3.2 million and offered a package of program and personnel recommendations to close the gap and build modest cushion for next year.
Superintendent Mr. Gavin said the presentation is intended to balance the district’s mission and long‑term financial health while recognizing the human impact of any reductions. "We face difficult decisions," Mr. Gavin said, adding that the board and administration must protect programs while stabilizing finances. He reviewed a…
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