Dear School Community,
I trust that you had a productive and rejuvenating spring break. As we return, we are entering a significant phase of the budget process, including the anticipated adoption of the 2026-2027 budget at the April 21 Board of Education meeting. This will be followed by a budget hearing on May 6, leading up to the annual budget vote and Board of Education election on May 19. Residents are encouraged to visit the budget information section of the district website for comprehensive voter details and to review the presentations delivered since the December Board of Education meeting.
In addition to these important dates, there will also be two parent and community budget presentations, where our residents can learn more about the proposed budget.
Joint Parent Council Presentation: April 23, from 10-11 a.m. in the MS/HS Mini-theater. Open to all Parent Councils and their members.
Community Presentation: May 4, from 6-7 p.m. in the MS/HS Mini-theater. Open to all residents of the Locust Valley Central School District. This presentation will also be livestreamed to the Locust Valley Board of Education YouTube Channel.
By offering both morning and evening sessions, we aim to ensure that all families can hear directly from district administration about the proposed budget and its impact on our students, staff, and taxpayers. I am pleased to share that the proposal remains below the tax cap, allowing us to maintain our robust academic programming and well-kept facilities even in the face of inflationary pressures.
We are excited to meet with residents to share more about the proposed budget. Thank you for your ongoing involvement and support.
Sincerely,
Kristen Turnow, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools