At its April 22 meeting, the Taconic Hills Central School District Board of Education adopted its proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year. The total budget of $43,222,236 includes a projected tax levy increase of 3.50%, which remains below the cap set by New York State. Overall spending is increasing by $2,937,240, a 7.29% increase compared to the 2024-25 budget.
The 2025-26 budget planning required the District to address a year-to-year gap of approximately $3.1 million, which will be covered using fund balance.This shortfall was primarily driven by rising health insurance and prescription costs, increased special education tuition, contractual obligations, and ongoing inflation.
Despite the challenges, the proposed budget preserves all current academic programs, class sizes, and continues to offer a wide range of student opportunities.
New initiatives include:
New learning materials and curriculum updates
Technology improvements for classrooms
Additional support services for students
New furniture for 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms to enhance learning spaces
Professional development for teachers and staff
Facility upgrades to keep our schools secure and inviting
Purchase of 4 school vehicles (2 diesel buses, 1 SUV, 1 truck with plow and sander)
Community members are invited to learn more at a public budget hearing on Tuesday, May 7 at 5:00 p.m. in the Board of Education Room. Additional details are also available on the 2025-26 Proposed Budget webpage, and the Titan Herald budget newsletter will be mailed to residents in early May.
Voting on the 2025-26 School Budget and Board of Education Election will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Veterans Community Room.