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Cambridge School Working to Close $2 Million Gap Seeks to Avoid Massive Tax Levy Increase
Cambridge Central School District is confronting a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall for 2026–2027, with school officials warning that a significant tax levy increase is possible if the gap is not closed. District leaders outlined the early challenges at a recent board meeting as the budget process moves forward.
Cambridge Considers Options for Budget
Cambridge Central School District is grappling with a significant budget shortfall that could impact educational programs, extracurricular activities, and staffing. With projected deficits reaching $1.35 million this year and rising costs for health insurance and special education, the district presented three scenarios to address the gap, ranging from preserving programs with a tax cap override to enacting severe cuts under a contingency budget. As the board considers the options, community input and transparency remain priorities.
