BOE Budget Workshop #4 - April 16, 2026

The West Islip Union Free School District held its fourth budget workshop on April 16, 2026, focusing on the development and review of the 2026-27 school year budget. The discussion detailed the district's revenue sources, including property taxes, state aid, and local revenues, and highlighted a proposed tax levy increase of 2.5% to $98.7 million. The budget includes a 2.38% overall expenditure increase to approximately $144.8 million. Key procurement-related items included the use of $4.5 million from restricted reserves to help balance the budget and a capital reserve proposition for $1.88 million to fund security upgrades such as electronic locks, card access readers, and fire alarm replacements at various schools. The board also discussed staffing adjustments and program fee changes to address budget gaps while minimizing impacts on students. The final budget adoption was scheduled for April 21, with a public hearing on May 5 and a budget vote on May 19.