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Bay Shore presents $211 million 2026–27 budget; public vote set for May 19
Summary
District officials presented a proposed 2026–27 budget 'just over' $211 million that they said remains within the allowable tax cap (about a 1.5% levy increase). The board adopted the budget earlier (April 21); the public hearing outlined priorities, estimated homeowner impact and noted unresolved Child Victims Act settlement details.
District officials presented the proposed 2026–27 Bay Shore Union Free School District budget at a public hearing, describing it as "just over" $211 million and within the allowable tax cap. The board record notes the budget had been adopted by the board on April 21, 2026 and is now before voters at the statutorily required public hearing ahead of the community vote scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 (6 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the high‑school gymnasium lobby).
Officials summarized priorities supported by the plan: preserve existing academic and extracurricular programs, continue mental‑wellness initiatives, address special‑education needs and fund capital work such as middle‑school special‑education suite renovations and roof and masonry repairs at the high school. Staff said the budget‑to‑budget spending increase is roughly 4.7% and the anticipated tax‑levy increase is about 1.5%; they estimated the average homeowner impact at under $12 a month.
Presenters attributed part of the spending picture to a larger state‑aid increase this year and to debt service added for Child Victims Act (CVA) settlements; during the public Q&A an audience member asked how much of those expenditures were covered by insurance versus district funds. District officials replied the matter remains in process and under appeal and could not provide a definitive split at the hearing.
The district also described outreach materials, including a redesigned budget brochure with a back‑page summary box for quick voter reference. Officials reminded the small audience that the budget materials and prior presentations remain online and urged voters to review the information before casting ballots on May 19.
The public hearing concluded with standard Q&A and procedural motions returning the board to executive session.
