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Hauppauge board previews 2.87% operating-budget increase, sets May 19 public vote
Summary
At its May 12 meeting the Hauppauge Union Free School District board heard a budget presentation outlining a proposed 2.87% operating increase, planned capital-reserve propositions for HVAC/asphalt and locker-room work, and vote logistics for May 19 (6 a.m.–9 p.m.).
The Hauppauge Union Free School District Board of Education on May 12 received a budget hearing from Dr. Donald outlining the district's proposed 2026-27 spending plan and voter propositions ahead of the scheduled May 19 vote.
Dr. Donald framed the budget around the district's mission and vision and said the operating budget reflects district priorities including class-size management, technology and STEAM offerings, school security and mental-health supports. He said the operating budget shows an increase of about "2.87%" and noted that the tax levy amount appears at the top of the budget presentation. "Our vision is always future looking where we want to go and our mission is how we want to get there," Dr. Donald said during the presentation.
The presentation described several capital priorities and voter propositions. Dr. Donald said the district is proposing to establish a general capital reserve to set aside funds when they are available, and seek voter approval for two targeted reserves: a CAP reserve for HVAC and asphalt repair and a separate CAP reserve (Prop 4) to rehabilitate high-school locker rooms. He also said the district expects to receive a grant to help offset costs for the Forest Brook playground project this summer.
Dr. Donald noted the district is "still waiting on Albany to finalize their budget," and said the board will continue to monitor state actions that could affect local revenues. He reminded voters that the public budget vote is scheduled for May 19 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Whipper Will and that detailed budget documents are available on the district website.
Procedure and next steps: the board heard the budget presentation at this meeting as part of the statutorily required hearing; the transcript records the presentation and the board's reminders about the May 19 vote but does not contain a recorded public tally or results of the upcoming election. The board will reconvene on June 9 for regular business after the vote.
What remains to be resolved: final state aid figures from Albany and the actual vote outcome on May 19. The district presentation explained the intended uses of the capital reserves but did not include dollar figures for the propositions in the recorded segments.
The budget hearing was presented by Dr. Donald; the board's next regular meeting is scheduled for June 9, 2026.
