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Voters approve $297.4 million budget; tax levy up 3.04%
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What happened
Great Neck voters passed the 2026-27 school budget of $297,375,950 on May 19, 2026, 1,979 to 580. Spending is up 2.54% from $289,998,600. The amount raised from property taxes rises 3.04%, to $251,645,932, which is inside the state tax cap.
Why it matters to families
Property taxes pay for about 85% of the budget. The district says it keeps all programs and class sizes, adds security upgrades and spends $12.36 million on building projects.
The evidence
The district clerk read the results on the May 19, 2026 recording. The May 5 budget hearing slides give the totals, the 3.04% levy and the 2.54% spending change.
The source
2026-27 budget hearing presentation (May 5, 2026)See the full record for Great Neck Union Free School District.
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