2026-27 budget: $306.9 million, taxes up 2.19%, voters say yes

What happened

Voters approved the 2026-27 school budget on May 19, 2026, 1,914 to 909. It totals $306,874,324, up 3.74% from last year, and raises the school tax levy 2.19%, just under the state cap of 2.20%. Health insurance costs rose about 10%. The district also plans to use about $9.4 million from reserve savings.

Why it matters to families

The levy sets the school part of local property taxes. If voters had said no twice, the district would have had to cut about $5.1 million. The district says all programs, clubs and sports continue.

The evidence

The budget newsletter lists the total, the 3.74% and 2.19% figures and the $5.1 million cut if defeated. Feb. 9 and Mar. 9, 2026 minutes describe the insurance increase; Apr. 20 minutes give the reserve use. The vote result is on the district budget page and May 19 minutes.

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