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Board advances $22.9 million 2026–27 budget to May 19 vote with 2.85% levy

Barker Central School District Board of Education · April 13, 2026
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Summary

The board approved submitting a $22,916,892 budget as Proposition #1 for the May 19, 2026 vote; projected use of $950,307 in fund balance and a proposed 2.85% tax levy to raise $5,434,764 were reported.

Superintendent Dr. Reimer and Business Official C. Miner presented the proposed 2026–27 expenditure budget of $22,916,892 and the board voted to submit it as Proposition #1 for the May 19, 2026 Annual Meeting.

Administration expects to apply $950,307 of appropriated fund balance to balance the budget and projected state aid of approximately 1.92% to $14,523,372. The proposed tax levy is $5,434,764, which the minutes state results in a 2.85% levy increase. Dr. Reimer described the tri-component budget breakdown: Administrative 10.16%, Program 75.03%, Capital 14.81.

The motion to submit the proposed budget and related Tri-Component Budget Statement and Property Tax Report Card passed unanimously (Yes: 6, No: 0). The district will publish the information for the community ahead of the May 19 vote.