Huntington UFSD Board of Education Meeting / BOCES Administrative Vote 4/21/26

The Huntington Union Free School District Board of Education held a regular business meeting on April 21, 2026. The meeting included presentations recognizing student achievements and updates on academic programs such as the AP Honor Roll. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the proposed 2026-2027 school budget, which totals over $161 million with a 2.76% tax levy increase. The budget supports maintaining programs, extracurricular activities, and capital improvements, including a $2.1 million capital project proposal for facility upgrades and building condition survey priorities. The board approved placing the budget and associated property tax report card on the May 19, 2026 ballot. Additionally, the board adopted the Western Suffolk BOCES administrative budget and approved candidates for the BOCES board. Various personnel and business items were also approved. The meeting emphasized fiscal responsibility amid uncertain state funding and highlighted the importance of voter approval for the budget and capital projects.