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School Board Meeting - July 2026
On Monday, July 6th, an executive session will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the district office conference room. A reorganizational meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the Grand Island High School professional dvelopment room. A regular public session takes place at 7:30 p.m. A finalized agenda can be found at www.grandislandschools.org.School Board Vote - June 2026
The following are the results of the Grand Island CSD Budget Vote and Trustee Election:Proposition No. 1 YES - 2,650 NO - 1,340
Proposition No. 2 YES - 2,529 NO - 1,423
Absentee Ballots 117
Total Voters: 4,001
School Board Meeting - June 2026
On Monday, June 8th, a tenure-retirement reception will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the large cafeteria, an executie session will take place at 6:45 p.m. in the DO Conference Room. A Public Budget Hearing will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the professional dvelopment room. A board of education meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Grand Island High School professional dvelopment room. A finalized agenda can be found at www.grandislandschools.org.Revised Budget Proposal Vote - June 2026
District Board of Education Approves Revised Budget Proposal for June 16.CORRECTION: The expenses are being cut from $81,685,805 to $81,185,805 or $500,000.
Following the results of the May budget vote, the Board of Education approved a revised 2026- 27 budget proposal that will go before voters in a revote on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The revised proposed budget reflects a reduced tax levy increase of 1.50%, down from the original proposed increase of 2.69%.
District officials said the revised proposal was developed in response to community feedback received following the initial vote while continuing to prioritize student programs, services, and overall fiscal responsibility. "We heard the concerns expressed by our community and worked carefully to develop a revised proposal that is more responsive to taxpayer feedback while continuing to support our students and schools," said Superintendent Dr. Brian Graham.
The revised budget includes targeted reductions and adjustments identified through discussions with district leadership and the Board of Education. The second budget is cut by $497,994. It avoids classroom programs, and makes cuts to unexpected expenses including $50,000 for equipment, $150,000 for utilities, $5,000 in supplies, and $50,000 for substitute teachers. Additional details regarding the revised proposal, including budget adjustments and their impact, will be shared with the community in the coming days.
There will be a public hearing on June 8. Revote Information: Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., Location: High School Gym. If the revised budget is not approved by voters, the district would be required to adopt a contingent budget under New York State law.
