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Voters approve the 2026-27 budget: $315.4 million, taxes up 2.33%
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What happened
Voters passed the 2026-27 school budget on May 19, 2026, 1,783 to 693. Spending is $315,378,259, up 3.52% from $304,667,738. The tax levy rises 2.33% to $167,387,402, about $154 more a year for a home assessed at $2,509. State aid is expected to be $128.6 million.
Why it matters to families
Property taxes pay for about 53% of the budget. Costs rising fastest are special education, health insurance and school bus contracts (up 12.3% under a new contract).
The evidence
Official results show 72.01% yes. The May 6, 2026 budget presentation lists the revenue, spending and tax figures.
The source
Budget and board election results, May 19, 2026See the full record for Middle Country Central School District.
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