North Babylon Board of Education Meeting 5/7/2026

The North Babylon Board of Education held a meeting on May 7, 2026, primarily focused on the presentation and discussion of the proposed 2026-2027 school budget totaling approximately $159.7 million, representing a 3.9% increase over the previous year. Key budget drivers included contractual salary increases, special education, transportation, and capital improvements such as sewer hookups, athletic field drainage, and security system upgrades. The budget complies with the district's 2.41% property tax cap and plans to allocate $4.7 million from fund balance to support expenditures. Instructional enhancements include maintaining programs, reducing class sizes, adding pre-kindergarten sections, and purchasing new marching band uniforms and wrestling mats. The board also approved personnel actions, including the appointment of a new assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction after a competitive search. Motions were passed to authorize legal counsel to appeal a due process hearing decision and to approve a labor council appointment. The budget vote was scheduled for May 19, 2026.