Budget 101
School budgets can be confusing. We created a Budget 101 section to help explain how the school budget works, define common budget terms, and share short videos that walk through the process in plain language.
2026–27 Budget Information
The Board of Education will begin discussing the 2026–27 budget this month. As materials become available, they will be added to this page.
26-27 Budget Presentation #1 – 1.14.26*
Summary of Budget Presentation #1
26-27 Budget Presentation #2 – 2.11.26*
Summary of Budget Presentation #2
26-27 Budget Presentation #3 – 3.11.26*
Summary of Budget Presentation #3
New York State has released the Executive Budget Proposal for 2026–27.
Under the proposal, New Lebanon CSD is projected to receive ONLY A $26,431 increase in Foundation Aid, which is a 1.00% increase over the current year.
That means our Foundation Aid would increase from $2,643,190 to $2,669,621.
While we appreciate any increase in state support, this proposal reflects a very modest change in funding for our district.
$2,669,621 – $2,643,190 = $26,431
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Below are the financial documents for the current 2025–26 school year:
25–26 Long Range Financial Analysis (LRFA)
25–26 Foundation Aid Analysis
2025 Financial Statements
2025 ECA Financial Statements
Budget development timeline:
January: Operations and Maintenance & Food Service
February: Instructional Budget
March: Preliminary Budget
April Meeting 1: Budget Workshop (if needed)
April Meeting 2: Budget Adoption
May: Budget Hearing
May 19: Budget Vote
For budget information from previous years, please visit: