Levittown School District Nears Balanced Budget for 2026-2027

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The Levittown School District is close to presenting a balanced budget for the 2026-2027 school year, with district officials stating they need to find an additional $870,000 in savings or new revenue to reach that goal. The proposed budget currently stands at $286.7 million, down from an initial $289.3 million proposal, as the district implements recommendations from the state comptroller's office.

Why it matters

Achieving a balanced budget is a key priority for the Levittown School District, as it allows them to maintain critical programs and services for students without raising taxes excessively. The district has seen steady increases in state aid in recent years, which has helped, but rising costs in areas like security, transportation, and special education continue to put pressure on the budget.

The details

According to the district's assistant superintendent for business and finance, Michael Fabiano, the district has reduced its initial $289.3 million budget proposal down to $286.7 million, but still needs to find an additional $870,000 in savings or new revenue to present a balanced budget. The district is looking at areas like armed security, transportation, special education, and health insurance costs as the main budget drivers. Despite these challenges, the proposed 2026-2027 budget does not plan for class size increases and includes new initiatives like career exploration courses, an elementary instructional coach, and expanded academic choices at the high school level.

• The Levittown School District presented its budget proposal at a Board of Education meeting on March 11, 2026.
• The district has until March 25, 2026 to adopt the proposed budget.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Levittown School District plans to adopt the proposed $285.8 million balanced budget at its next Board of Education meeting on March 25, 2026.