Sewanhaka CHSD Budget Hearing Meeting 5/7/2026 @8pm

The Sewanhaka Central High School District held its annual budget hearing on May 7, 2026, to present and discuss the proposed 2026-2027 school budget and related propositions. The budget is divided into three parts: administrative, program, and capital, with a total general fund budget of approximately $278 million. Key procurement-related discussions included a $15 million capital reserve fund expenditure proposition for school building improvements such as installing air conditioning in high school auditoriums, renovating guidance suites, and upgrading cafeteria facilities. The capital budget also covers maintenance projects like masonry repairs, boiler replacements, and parking lot repairs across district schools. The board emphasized the importance of maintaining facilities and supporting academic and extracurricular programs, with increases in special education costs, transportation, and employee benefits noted as budget drivers. The meeting included a vote to approve the budget hearing chairperson and a resolution on the legal agenda, with motions carried unanimously. Detailed cost information for capital projects is available on the district's website, and any significant changes to the capital reserve expenditures would require voter approval.