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Ichabod Crane board holds budget hearing, schedules May 20 vote
Summary
Business Manager Michael Brennan summarized the draft 2025–26 budget at a public hearing on May 6. Two residents spoke; trustees asked about state aid and contingent budget figures. The budget vote is scheduled May 20, 8 a.m.–9 p.m. in the high‑school gym.
Business Manager Michael Brennan presented an overview of the development and a summary of the Ichabod Crane Central School District’s proposed 2025–26 budget during a public hearing the board opened at 7:06 p.m. on May 6.
Board President Matthew Nelson said the hearing would remain open for public comment; two members of the public addressed the board and trustees asked follow‑up questions focused on state aid projections and contingent‑budget figures. The board declared the public hearing closed at 7:24 p.m. The board set the budget vote for May 20, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the high school gymnasium; absentee and early mail ballots must be received in the Central Office by 5:00 p.m. the same day. Budget documents — including the appropriations budget, revenue budget, three‑component budget, property tax report card, salary disclosure for administration, budget notice, district report card (fiscal transparency), tax‑exemption impact report and the 2023–24 audit report — were listed as available through the district clerk.
Why it matters: The May 20 vote will determine the district’s spending and tax levy for the coming school year and follows trustee questions about state aid and contingency planning. The hearing record shows trustees actively sought clarity on revenue assumptions prior to the vote.
