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District projects budget gap above $1.5 million
What happened
Officials said the early 2026-27 budget had a deficit above $1.5 million because health insurance, utilities, and special education were rising faster than state aid and the tax cap.
Why it matters to families
A gap this large for a small district can lead to program or staffing cuts, greater use of reserves, or added pressure on local taxes.
The evidence
February 11 minutes state the size of the deficit, name the main cost drivers, and warn that the gap would keep growing without more state funding.
The source
February 11, 2026 board minutesSee the full record for Gananda Central School District.
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