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2026-2027 Budget

2026–2027 Budget Overview

The Board of Education has adopted the proposed 2026–2027 school budget, which includes a tax levy increase of 3.25%. This budget reflects the district’s continued commitment to maintaining all current programs while also introducing several new initiatives and enhancements to support student success.

The district’s calculated tax cap is 8.84%, and the overall budget-to-budget increase is 10.37%. Of this increase, 4.91% is directly attributed to Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) payments associated with the current capital project. These payments are offset by a corresponding increase in state aid.

Excluding capital project expenses, the true programmatic budget increase is 5.46%, with the primary cost drivers being Special Education services and health insurance.

Key Investments in Students and Programs

This budget prioritizes expanding opportunities and strengthening support systems for students through:

  • Addition of a Library Media Specialist K-12
  • Development of in-district Special Education Programs- to bring students back from out-of-district placements
  • Continuation of After School and Summer Enrichment Programs (Elementary)
  • Continuation of added electives (Secondary)
  • Continuation of Pre Kindergarten (two classrooms)
  • Maintenance/Addition of key staff:
    • Occupational Therapist
    • Physical Therapist Assistant
    • Behavioral Specialist
    • Student Engagement Specialist (Secondary)
    • 0.4 ESL Teacher
    • Elementary AIS Teacher
    • Full Time Social Workers & School Psychologists
  • Expansion of athletic opportunities
  • Continued support for all K-12 Arts, Music, and STEAM Programs
  • Ongoing support for the district’s annual musical production

We will be looking at maintaining the following reduction and/or efficiencies of services for cost savings

  • Bringing back Purchasing from BOCES and processing in house with existing staff
  • Bringing back Homeschool Instruction from BOCES and processing in house with existing staff
  • Technology services maintaining at district level rather than shifting to outsourcing to BOCES/RIC
  • Continuation of CBO services, School Lunch and Technology Purchasing through OHM BOCES
  • Continuation of NYSMEC Consortium for the purchase of Heating Gas

Below you can find our latest publications, required filings and presentations.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to me at anytime. 

Kacey Sheppard, Asst Superintendent of Business & Technology 

315-895-7781 or ksheppard@frankfort-schuyler.org

 

Presentations:

2026-2027 Budget Adoption Presentation