Millbrook district presents $37.99 million budget, warns cuts if voters reject May 19 levy

Millbrook Central School District presented its adopted budget for the 2026–27 school year at a public hearing on May 5, laying out a $37,992,751 spending plan and a proposed tax levy of $29,733,237 that would raise the levy by $1,951,101 (7.02%) from this year. District presenters said the numbers include voter‑authorized capital levy proceeds for a previously approved capital project and emphasized that New York State had not finalized its budget as of the hearing, leaving state aid uncertain.

Caroline, who led the presentation, told attendees the district begins budget work in January and refines projections throughout the spring, but that volatile items — especially health insurance and special‑education placements — have pushed costs higher. "Today is May 5th … New York State has issued their ninth budget extender," she said, noting the district must make conservative projections for state aid while continuing to meet student needs.

The administration identified several major cost…