Sweet Home Central School District Proposes Zero-Percent Tax Increase Budget
The Sweet Home Board of Education unveiled a $95 million draft budget for the 2026-2027 school year that holds the line on property taxes.
In a welcome announcement for local homeowners, the Sweet Home Central School District Board of Education presented a preliminary 2026-2027 budget on Tuesday morning that proposes a zero-percent increase to the local tax levy. The $95 million spending plan utilizes surplus state aid to offset rising operational costs.
Superintendent Michael Ginestre highlighted that the district will be able to maintain all current academic programming, varsity athletics, and after-school clubs without asking taxpayers for more money. "We are in a unique and fortunate fiscal position this year," Ginestre said. "Through careful long-term planning, we can absorb the rising costs of utilities and transportation without passing the burden onto the residents of Amherst and Tonawanda."
The budget also includes $2.5 million earmarked for essential roof repairs at Glendale Elementary and the Sweet Home Middle School, which will take place over the summer break.
A public hearing on the budget will be held on Tuesday, May 5th, in the high school auditorium. The official district-wide vote is scheduled for May 19th, where residents will also vote to fill two open seats on the Board of Education.