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Board reviews first draft of 2026–27 levy; presenter cites 3.68% increase and $331,000 net change
Summary
The board heard a budget presentation outlining a first-draft tax levy increase of 3.68 (about $331,000), new state aid amounts (including a $75,000 foundation-aid increase), and next steps toward a May 5 hearing and May 19 vote.
The Holland Central School District board received the first draft of the 2026–27 budget, with the presenter saying the draft levy “is looking like it's going to be 3.68%,” equating to a net levy increase of roughly $331,000. The presenter said the figure falls within the allowable tax-cap formula and would not require a 60% supermajority to adopt.
The presentation also detailed state-aid changes the district expects next year: a roughly $75,000 uptick in foundation aid and about $200,000 more in UPK (universal prekindergarten) funding. The presenter noted UPK funds are expense-driven and restricted to UPK uses, and highlighted smaller increases in transportation aid, the initial impact of HH21 building aid and expense-driven BOCES aid. The board was told the first full expenditure budget and audit-committee draft will appear in March, a budget hearing is planned for May 5 (library) and the budget vote for May 19.
