BRENTWOOD, NY — Brentwood Union Free School District voters approved the district’s proposed $727,096,955 budget for the 2026-27 school year Tuesday, along with two transportation propositions and Board of Education races.
The budget passed 602-212.
The approved spending plan represents a $38,571,734 increase over the current year’s $688,525,221 budget, or 5.60 percent.
District officials said the budget preserves all programs and student services, expands postsecondary options through Graduation PLUS+ and carries a tax levy increase within the allowable tax cap.
The approved tax levy is $118,389,147, up from $115,501,607. The district’s school tax levy limit was $120,472,215.
The budget includes $571,748,713 for program costs, $81,029,497 for capital costs and $74,318,745 for administrative costs.
District officials said the spending plan includes a $36 million transfer to capital, which will allow the district to construct additional classroom space at four elementary schools. The budget also includes funding to complete Phase II of the high school field upgrades.
The approved budget also continues investments in extended learning opportunities, career pathways, school-based learning, athletics, arts, technology, safety and student support services.
District officials said the budget supports expanded college and career pathways, including dual enrollment, work-based learning and expanding Career and Technical Education opportunities. It also includes investments in instructional spaces, access to technology, security systems, air conditioning and other learning-environment upgrades.
Propositions
Voters also approved two transportation propositions.
Proposition 2 passed 620-192.
The proposition authorizes transportation for students living within the child safety zone around the Freshman Campus at an estimated annual cost of $120,519.17.
Proposition 3 passed 596-210.
The proposition authorizes transportation for students living within the child safety zone around Brentwood High School at an estimated annual cost of $843,634.19.
Board Of Education Election
Voters also re-elected two incumbents to the Board of Education.
Brandon Garcia won Seat 1 with 576 votes. Carlos Gomez received 128 votes, while Thomas Wilson received 119 votes.
Eileen Harman won Seat 2 with 633 votes. Dawn Forde received 176 votes.
District officials said election results remain unofficial pending certification by the district clerk.
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